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This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Tangzhong-Style French Bread

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Tangzhong-Style French Bread recipe.

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.

Laser Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before?

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

Library 21c Book Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets every 4th Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, starting January 22.

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

Teen and Tween: Swiftie Friendship Bracelets

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Drop everything now and make your very own personalized bracelets to wear and trade with fellow Swifties.

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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Tangzhong-Style French Bread

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Tangzhong-Style French Bread recipe.

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

Cooking Class: Traditional Italian Wedding Soup

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Traditional Italian Wedding Soup recipe.

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.

Teen and Tween: Middle Earth Trivia

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you a Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit superfan? Test your knowledge in this game of trivia! Ages 9-18. 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Choux Pastry

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Choux Pastry recipe.

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

Swiftie Friendship Bracelets

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Drop everything now and make your very own personalized bracelets to wear and trade with fellow Swifties.

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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Choux Pastry

11:00am - 1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Choux Pastry recipe.

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

Teen and Tween: Swiftie Friendship Bracelets

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Drop everything now and make your very own personalized bracelets to wear and trade with fellow Swifties.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup recipe.

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

Birds of the Pikes Peak Region

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Event Details:

Join wildlife biologist and author Joe LaFleur for an audio-visual presentation about how to identify local common birds during the spring season. After the presentation, Joe will have his books and DVDs available for purchase. 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Choux Pastry

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Choux Pastry recipe.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Choux Pastry

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Choux Pastry recipe.

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

Art for Older Adults

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for older adults, even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials use.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Retirement can be as stressful as it can be fun! Join PPLD and PPAAA for this Retirement Series that will provide information, resources, and fellowship to explore the many ways retirement can be challenging and enjoyable.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup recipe.

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.

Laser Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before?

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

Swiftie Friendship Bracelets

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:
Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Drop everything now and make your very own personalized bracelets to wear and trade with fellow Swifties.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

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.

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

Intro to Color Theory

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Dawn from Brush Crazy to learn the basics of color theory. Dawn will take you through the process and by the end of the 2-hour class, you will have your own small masterpiece.  All materials included. 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup recipe.

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

Tea Blend Workshop

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create personalized tea blends. Take your custom tea blend home and enjoy. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Rick Sturdevant UFOs of Rocky Mt. West

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Event Details:

Concentrating on the Rocky Mountain West, this presentation outlines some of the most familiar, and a few lesser-known UFO sightings. It weighs UFO sightings and media reactions to them against some official U.S.