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Tween: Crack the Code!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type:
Event Details:

Unlock the mystery of secret messages! In this program, learn how codes and ciphers have been used throughout history and create your own secret messages.

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 "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Sensory Storytime​

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences.  Ideal for children ages 3-12, and their parents or caregivers.  All abilities are welcome. Registration required. ​ 

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! 

 

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This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All" group

Math Tutoring

3:30pm–6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, All
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, All
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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

Tween: Snack Magnets

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type:
Event Details:

Sculpt something deliciously adorable and create your own mini food-themed magnets using colorful clay. From tiny pizzas to mini donuts, you will shape and decorate your creations before turning them into magnets to take home and display.

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 "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Faux Glass Art Sculpture

10:00am–11:30am
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Event Type: , Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, , ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly, artists will create vibrant faux glass art that really pops! Students will design an individual sculpture then contribute to a collaborative installation for the Homeschool Art Show.

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 "Tween 9-12" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool,
Registration Required
Event Details:

The journey west along the Oregon Trail is an arduous one. This morning, a member of your wagon team was bitten by a snake! The antidote is locked in a box. Can you get it before it’s too late?

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
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
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This event is in the "Adult" group
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Math Tutoring

3:30pm–6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, All
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, All
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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 "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Faux Glass Art Sculpture

1:00pm–2:30pm
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Event Type: , Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, , ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly, artists will create vibrant faux glass art that really pops! Students will design an individual sculpture then contribute to a collaborative installation for the Homeschool Art Show.

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 "Tween 9-12" group

Tween Library Squad

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type:
Event Details:

Gain new skills, share your ideas, and make new friends - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

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 "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO Build

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: , , , , , ,
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! All ages are welcome.

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 "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All" group

Math Tutoring

3:30pm–6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, All
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, All
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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

Tween: Tabletop Role Playing Games

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a tabletop roleplay game (TRPG)! Create your own hero and explore new worlds in this interactive roleplaying experience.

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 "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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 "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All" group

Math Tutoring

3:30pm–6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, All
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, All
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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 "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Idea Lab: Cowboy Culture

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

In honor of Colorado’s 150th birthday, learn about cowboy culture and Western heritage in Colorado. You may find yourself mining, panning for gold, or creating your own ranch brand design. The cookies used in this program contain known allergens.

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 "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Japanese Sumi-e Painting

10:00am–11:30am
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, , Homeschool, , ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sketch with us to capture the iconic architecture of a traditional Japanese pagoda.

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 "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All" group

Math Tutoring

3:30pm–6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, All
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, All
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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

Tween Library Squad

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type:
Event Details:

Gain new skills, share your ideas, and make new friends - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

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 "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO Build

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: , , , , , ,
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! All ages are welcome.

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!