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This event is in the "Teen" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love books? Do you love tiny things? Combine your two loves and join us for a pint-sized program!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Drop-in Watercolor

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Create and Play

11:00am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.   

 

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Teen" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love books? Do you love tiny things? Combine your two loves and join us for a pint-sized program!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Clay Exploration: Holiday Ornaments

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Tween: Nature Wands

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Event Details:

Turn nature into art by designing a handcrafted nature wand! Young artists will weave, wrap, and decorate their project using a variety of natural and man-made materials.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Autumn Wreaths

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Social Media Painting Relay

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever been browsing social media, then stopped to watch a painting tutorial and thought, I want to try that? Well now is the time!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Teen" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love books? Do you love tiny things? Combine your two loves and join us for a pint-sized program!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Social Media Painting Relay

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever been browsing social media, then stopped to watch a painting tutorial and thought, I want to try that? Well now is the time!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Create and Play

11:00am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.   

 

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Teen" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love books? Do you love tiny things? Combine your two loves and join us for a pint-sized program!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Cocoa Blend Workshop

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about and experiment with different types of cocoa and other ingredients to create personalized cocoa blends. Take your custom blends home to enjoy yourself or create a special gift for a friend. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Autumn Wreaths

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and festive crafting session as we create unique and beautiful autumn wreaths! All supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Drop-in Watercolor

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Create and Play

11:00am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.   

 

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Autumn Wreaths

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and festive crafting session as we create unique and beautiful wreaths. We can’t wait to celebrate the autumn season by creating a unique and beautiful wreath! All supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Clay Exploration: Garlic Graters

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Idea Lab: Andy Warhol’s Recycled Tray Prints

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll create your own Pop Art masterpiece inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic screen prints. Learn simple printmaking techniques and unleash your creativity!  Ages 5 - 12. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: The Great Wave with a POP!

10:00am–11:30am
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Capture the drama of Hokusai's iconic woodblock print, "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa", creating form with line with mood with color, then adding an unexpected element to make your waterscape POP!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Autumn Wreaths

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and festive crafting session as we create unique and beautiful wreaths. We can’t wait to celebrate the autumn season by creating a unique and beautiful wreath! All supplies will be provided. Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.