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Adventures in TinkerCAD July 2, 4 - 5:30 p.m. -- Library 21c Kids interested in 3D modeling and 3D printing? This is a great place to start! Kids between 7 and 12 years of age are welcome to join us for this drop-in TinkerCAD club, where we will be learning 3D modeling while working on projects in TinkerCAD. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to join in on the fun!
Ages 7-12. No registration is necessary, but space is limited. Contact Melissa at mschloesser@ppld.org for participation requirements.
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Maker Mondays Crafting classes designed for Grown Ups! Materials and supplies provided. Registration Required. Does the upcoming holiday have you stressed? Do you need a cool, relaxing space with other grown-ups to discover your creative side? Adults and Teens (ages 12 and up) are invited to experiment with markers, colored, pencils, and watercolors while enjoying tea and coffee. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required Wood Burning Birdhouses Decorate small birdhouses using a wood burning tool. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Glass Bottle Wall Vases In this class we will repurpose glass bottles at wall vases. Decorate wood panels and attach a bottle for a custom flower vase. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Dry Shampoo Learn how to make dry shampoo at home! Great for use at home or on a camping trip. Recipes for light and dark hair will be provided. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. |
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Patriotic Printmaking It's almost the 4th of July! Get ready to celebrate in style. We'll create one-of-a-kind painted designs by making stamps with styrofoam and cardboard paper tubes. Ages 5-15. Registration is required. |
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July 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2 - 3 p.m. -- Sand Creek Library Join us for serious science and engineering projects for tweens ages 9-12. Ages 9-12. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. |
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Tech Tuesdays Tinker Lab July 3, 6 - 7:30 p.m. -- Library 21c The first Tuesday of each month, join us for an open lab to experiment with various electronics and robotics activities. No registration is required. Arduino-Powered Pom Pom Creatures This month, we will make fun pom pom creatures and bring them to life with Arduino! Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. |
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Library Explorers
July 5, 10 - 10:30 a.m. -- Sand Creek Library July 5, 10:30 - 11 a.m. -- Sand Creek Library An interactive program for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities. For July, we will be making lightning bugs. Ages 18 and up. No registration is required. July 17 and 24, 10 a.m. - noon -- East Library Programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Registration is required (please contact Delaina at 531-6333 x1371 for more information). |
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Teens & Tweens MAKE @ East Learn to Sew: Zippered Pouch In this learn to sew event, we'll work on our sewing skills and learn to sew in a zipper! Ages 9-18 only. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. |
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Need to unwind after holiday celebrations? Adults and Teens (ages 12 and up) are invited to experiment with markers, colored, pencils, and watercolors while enjoying tea and coffee in a relaxing environment. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. |
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Sew What? July 6, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. -- East Library The Seamstress is in! Drop-in for sewing advice, assistance, and inspiration. Bring in projects in progress to socialize and share ideas, or learn how to start something new. Ages 10 and up. Ages 10-11 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required, but space is limited. |
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Maker in Residence: Introduction to Paper Quilling Quilling is a form of art that uses thin strips of paper to create designs. Join Maker in Residence Monique Santos as she introduces you to the basic elements of paper quilling. Learn to create basic coils and scrolls that will set the foundation for endless possibilities. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Studio Hours July 6, 1 - 4 p.m. -- Library 21c July 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- Library 21c July 30, 5 - 8 p.m. -- Library 21c Quilling is a form of art that uses thin strips of paper to create designs. Join instructor Monique for her studio hours and learn about the basic elements of paper quilling. |
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Alcohol Inks
Join us in MAKE @ East as we practice our alcohol ink techniques to create vibrant paintings on Yupo paper! Ages 16 and up. Registration is required. |
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Sewing Denim Clutches/Purses Sewers of all skill levels are invited to join us as we sew denim clutches/purses out of an old pair of jeans. Class participants need to bring an old pair of jeans. All other supplies will be provided. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. |
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We Create: Upcycled Book Art Upcycling is the process of converting discarded materials into something creative or useful. Transform a discarded and used book into art! Ages 9 and up. Registration is required. |
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Tape Resist Painting An art class just for adults. All skill levels welcome! We will be creating designs on canvas board using painters tape and paints. All supplies provided. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. |
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Design.Build.Create - Laser Two part series class Where you will learn the software and the hardware of the Laser. This month we will be creating a Family Celebrations Calendar. When registering, you will be signing up for both classes in one registration form. Proficient computers skills are a requirement of the class. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. |
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Soul Collage: An Intuitive Process for Self-Discovery Access your soul through the creative process of collage. Create a deck of cards similar to tarot cards that can be used for your own personal guidance.
Ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Binders Keepers
July 14, 2 - 4 p.m. -- Library 21c Binders Keepers is a bi-monthly meeting for bookbinding enthusiasts or wannabes. We meet to share creative ideas, techniques, skills, and of course, handmade books. Every meeting also includes a demonstration that is relevant to bookbinding. Please join us. No registration is required. |
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Teens & Tweens MAKE @ East: Laser Cut Earbud Holders No more are the days of de-tangling earbuds with these nifty, animal shaped earbud-holders! Made with wood and our laser-cutter, you'll be able to get to your music much faster without having to figure out why your earbuds are again in a knot! Ages 9-18 only. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. |
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Rocket Car Engineering Challenge Join us for an engineering challenge where we will design and test rocket cars. Ages 9 and up. Registration is required. |
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Knit One & Crochet Too
July 18, 1:30 - 3 p.m. -- East Library
Bring a project to work on, share ideas, and socialize with fellow knitters and crocheters. This is not a class.
No registration is required. |
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Drop-in Watercolor Painting July 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- East Library Amateur artists are invited to MAKE @ East to experiment with watercolors (watercolor paints, watercolor crayons, and watercolor pencils!) at this fun and informal drop-in program. We’ll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself and a friend! Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. |
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Art on the Rocks In this class, we’ll turn plain rocks into works of art! In the first class, we’ll transform our rock into a cute and colorful owl. In the second class, we will create petroglyph style art accentuated with dots and mandalas. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. |
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PC Workshop Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of a computer? Felt daunted by the thought of doing your own hardware upgrades? All the magic and mystery will be revealed at this take apart class! Our trained PC expert will walk attendees through the process of dismantling and reassembling a desktop tower, identifying hardware components and demonstrating just how easy it is to make modifications to a PC. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Colorful Collages The makerspace needs new display art! Working together, attendees will create an oversized color wheel of petals to form a big, beautiful flower! Ages 5-15. Ages 5-11 must be accompanied by a guardian. Registration is required. |
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Art Buddies
July 26, 2 - 4 p.m. -- Library 21c Have fun with art! Bring your creativity to this monthly gathering. Bring whatever project you are working on and work in a group setting. Local artist and instructor Deb Ross will be on hand to help inspire. Supplies are not provided. No registration is required. |
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Teen &Tweens MAKE @ East: Screen Printed Shirts
Come make a screen-printed shirt! We will use precut vinyl sheets, fabric paint, and of course, shirts to make an amazing work of art you can rock all summer long! Ages 9-18 only. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. |
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Crafts for Grown-ups!
Decorate a shadow box and turn it into a bank. Save for a vacation, your coffee fund, or a rainy day. All Supplies Provided.
Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. |
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Rock Concert T-Shirts for Teens Teens ages 12-18 can design their own t-shirt. We will use heat transfer vinyl to apply cutouts made on the Cricut or Silhouette to your shirt. Please bring one t-shirt or fabric item to class. Ages 12-18. Registration is required. |
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Make II Open Hours -- Library 21c Tuesdays: 1 - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: noon - 6 p.m. Thursdays: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fridays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays: noon. - 5 p.m. During Open Hours, Make II is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use a machine during Open Hours. For information about badging at Library 21c, please see the badging section below or call 719-884-9800, x 6364. Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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MAKE @ East Open Hours -- East Library Mondays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesdays: 1 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 5 - 8:30 p.m. Fridays: 1 - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. During Open Hours, MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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SA Makerspace Open Hours -- Sand Creek Library Mondays: 1 - 5 p.m. Tuesdays: 4 - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - noon and 4 - 7 p.m. Thursdays: noon - 4 p.m. Fridays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. During Open Hours, SA Makerspace is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use the 3D printers or laser cutter during Open hours. For information about badging at Sand Creek, please call 719-531-6333, x 6017.
Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Interested in using the laser cutter, CNC, or 3D printers at Library 21c or the laser cutter or 3D printers at Sand Creek Library? Patrons must attend a badging class to be trained prior to using these machines during Open Hours. Badging is not currently required to use the laser cutter or 3D printers at East Library. Equipment and instruction is available on a first come basis during MAKE @ East Open Hours. Badging for Library 21c and Sand Creek Library 3D printers is available online! Click here for more details. Check our calendar for available badging classes! To inquire about badging, please call 719-884-9800, x 6364 (Library 21c) or 719-531-6333, x 6017 (Sand Creek Library). |
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Pikes Peak Library District
P.O. Box 1579
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901
(719) 531-6333ppld.org/ |
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