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Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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10 am						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 Inkscape Design Level 1 & Laser Badging 10:00am–1:00pm Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Registration Required 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 Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Math Registration Required Event Details: Take the first steps into designing graphics and laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut on 1/8-inch wood pieces. Disclaimer(s) Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Creative space badges: Your completed badges will be added to your library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up online or in person at any Library location. Join us and start making today! Software notice: This program uses third party software. PPLD is not affiliated with the company that owns it and is not responsible for its content. This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" 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 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Penrose Library Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Kids, Tweens 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!	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 HTV Iron-Ons Designs with the Silhouette 10:00am–1:00pm Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Registration Required 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 Library Branch: East Library Room: East Make Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Math Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Silhouette Studio software to create easy heat transfer designs. You will learn how to make your own tote bag! Then we will cut out designs with a Silhouette Cameo die cutter and put them on your newly made tote bag. Disclaimer(s) Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Software notice: This program uses third party software. PPLD is not affiliated with the company that owns it and is not responsible for its content.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Homeschool: Optical Illusions 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Your mind is playing tricks on you! Learn about the science behind some common optical illusions, make your own optical illusions, and learn tricks to amaze your friends. Ages 5 – 12. 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 Homeschool: Escape Room: Prevail Through the Oregon Trail 1:00pm–2:00pm Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Library Branch: Sand Creek Library Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Tweens 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 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Homeschool: Explore Coding and Robotics 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Experience this fun, on-the-road version of PPLD’s Educational Resource Center (ERC) at a Library near you! 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!
2 pm			This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Homeschool: Terrific Tangrams 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Children's Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Event Details: Learn about Tangrams (classic Chinese shape puzzles) through a story about a triangle on a quest where listeners follow along and make the geometrical configurations with their own set of polygons, and other engaging activities. 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 "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group Sewing Level 1 2:00pm–5:00pm Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Registration Required 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 Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Maker Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of machine sewing and create a simple project. First, we will teach you how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine, and navigate the interface of a computerized sewing machine. Then, learn basic stitches. Disclaimer(s) Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
3 pm			This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Idea Lab: Eric Carle Collages  3:00pm–4:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Create a collage in the recognizable style of Eric Carle’s books. Which one might inspire you? Ages 5 – 12.  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 5-8" group 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 Math Tutoring 3:30pm–6:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult 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 This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Kids, Teen, Tutoring, Tweens 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-serve basis.  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 5-8" group 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 Math Tutoring 3:30pm–5:30pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult 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 This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Kids, Teen, Tutoring, Tweens 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-serve basis.  This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group 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 This event is in the "Adult" group Math Tutoring 3:30pm–6:00pm Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group 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 This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult Event Type: Kids, Teen, Tweens 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.
4 pm		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 Sewing Level 1 4:30pm–7:30pm Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Registration Required 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 Library Branch: East Library Room: East Make Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of machine sewing and create a simple project. First, we will teach you how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine, and navigate the interface of a computerized sewing machine. Then, learn basic stitches. Disclaimer(s) Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.	This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" 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 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: High Prairie Library Room: High Prairie Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens 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 5-8" 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 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Monument Library Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens Event Details: Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with our 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 4:00pm–5:30pm Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Library Branch: East Library Room: East Children's Activity Room Age Group: Tween 9-12 Event Type: Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG)! 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 5-8" 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 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens 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 5-8" 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 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: East Library Room: East Children's Corner Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Storytimes & Early Literacy 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 4:00pm–6:00pm Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Library Branch: Sand Creek Library Room: Sand Creek Conference Room Age Group: Tween 9-12 Event Type: Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a tabletop roleplaying 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 "Tween 9-12" group Tween: Crack the Code! 4:30pm–5:30pm Tween 9-12 This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Children's Room Age Group: Tween 9-12 Event Type: Tweens 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 "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 Beginner Guitar & Ukulele Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Registration Required 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 Library Branch: Sand Creek Library Room: Sand Creek Studio916 Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Performances & Presentations, Studios Registration Required Event Details: Interested in learning basic chords and playing techniques? Come play and learn at Studio916, Sand Creek Library's free recording studio. No experience necessary, ages 9 and up. Registration required.