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What Galileo Saw

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, History Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Galileo Galilei first pointed a telescope at celestial objects in the night sky in 1609. His scientific observations transformed our understandings of the Universe. While we cover his advancements in science from over 400 years ago, we’ll also l...
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Description
At this event, Japanese speakers will stay in place at a table with a board/card game and English speakers will jump around where they want to play. We will try to speak in Japanese as much as possible! Any level of speakers are welcome. We also n...
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Americans and the Holocaust, Live Indoor
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for a docent-led tour of the Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit.  Docent-led tours offer additional insight into the exhibit themes and questions. Tours take approximately 30 minutes. For ages 12 and up.  Please meet in the Reading...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Harry Potter Trivia

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Are you a Harry Potter super fan? Come prove your knowledge in this trivia competition! ...
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description
The students will create several pairs of earrings during this hands-on 2 hour class. They will learn about supplies, tools, how to set up a workspace, and how to create their own one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Supplies: Supplies can be pu...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

18+ Dungeons and Dragons

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Play D&D with other young adults (18+), led by volunteer Dungeon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, contact Library 21C. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Place Playgroup

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
For parents and caregivers with children 1 - 3 years old. Hosted at PPLD's Family Place Libraries, please join us for an enjoyable five-week playgroup, where you spend time together, play, make friends, and speak one-on-one with specialists in chi...
Branches:
Virtual Library, Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall at PPLD (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library
Branches:
Virtual Library, Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall at PPLD (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library, Off Site
Description:
All libraries are closed. ...
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs
Event Details:
Celebrate Arts Month with the Rockrimmon Library and enjoy our month-long display of art created by our patrons.  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm, and rhyme in a...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social S...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Business, Community Public, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Event Details:
Pathways to Progress: Advancing Access and Equity in the Workplace for Individuals with Disabilities Pathways to Progress will inspire employers to evaluate and reimagine their disability employment programs, break down barriers to employment, and...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Business, Community Public, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:
Pathways to Progress: Advancing Access and Equity in the Workplace for Individuals with Disabilities - Livestream Event Pathways to Progress will inspire employers to evaluate and reimagine their disability employment programs, break down barriers...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Did you know studies show that art-making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them, where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art. Be sure to wear old...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Genealogy Library Programs, History Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing research, and selecting and searching for records. There is no cos...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
We will once again be conducting our "Hooked On Crochet!" program in person! Please join us at Cheyenne Mountain Library to crochet or knit with us and talk about life. No registration required.    ...

Little Explorers workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Description
Homeschool workshop for fall crafts...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: INTERNET BASICS 1  Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This learning experience consists of three (3) in-person classes.  There's no cost to participate.  What yo...