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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.

Time	Sun (3/15)	Mon (3/16)	Tue (3/17)	Wed (3/18)	Thu (3/19)	Fri (3/20)	Sat (3/21)
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 Custom Pin Buttons 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 (Clean Maker Space) Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Maker Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom pin-back buttons. Learn the steps to design the graphics, print them using PPLD’s wireless printing services, and press your own buttons. 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.	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 10:00am–11:00am 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: Fountain Library Room: Fountain Children's area 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 loveable 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 3D Printing for Tweens 10:00am–1:00pm Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) Age Group: Tween 9-12 Event Type: Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Math, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! We will find free printable objects online as well as learn the basics of creating projects using Tinkercad, a free, online 3D design software. No previous experience required. Ages 9 – 12. 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.
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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: Marvelous Morse Code 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: Learn how telegraphs were used to send messages across long distances when Colorado became a state 150 years ago. Then make your own flashlight to send messages using Morse code! 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 "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Homeschool Science: Heredity: Create a Bug 1:00pm–2:00pm Tween 9-12, Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community/ Annex Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: How does a living being inherit certain traits? Why do offspring resemble their parents? Join the educators from STARBASE Peterson for this fun, interactive program to investigate genetic heredity. 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 Idea Lab: Go Forth & Fort  1:00pm–1:45pm 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: Ruth Holley Library Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Grab a book and then work collaboratively to build your best reading fort out of different cloth materials! Of course, you will be testing it out too. 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!
2 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 Inkscape Design Level 1 & Laser Badging 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 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 "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 2 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: Sand Creek Library Room: Sand Creek Makerspace Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Maker Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Take your skills to the next level! Sew a project using PPLD’s sewing machines. We will show you more complex stitches and techniques to help you bring your project ideas to life. All supplies will be provided. 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 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.	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 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: High Prairie Library Room: High Prairie Meeting Room Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording Event Details: Come to High Prairie 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!
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 2 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: Maker Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Take your skills to the next level! Sew a project using PPLD’s sewing machines. We will show you more complex stitches and techniques to help you bring your project ideas to life. All supplies will be provided. Ages 9 and up. 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 "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 4:30pm–6:00pm Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Library Branch: Penrose Library Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's 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: Tabletop Role Playing Games 4:30pm–6:00pm Tween 9-12 Registration Required 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 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 "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–5:00pm 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: 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.