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Learn to Knit: Knitting Basics Have you always wanted to learn to knit, but never found the time or teacher? Here’s your opportunity! Join us to learn how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off, and practice your new skill with yarn and needles to take home! Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.
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PC Workshop: Demystifying the Black Box 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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Knit One & Crochet Too December 5 and 19, 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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Wired Wednesday: Tinker Lab December 5, 6 - 7:30 p.m. -- Library 21c The first Wednesday of each month, join us for an open lab to experiment with various electronics and robotics activities. No registration is required.
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Drop-in Painting December 5 and 19, 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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Library Explorers December 6, 10 - 10:30 a.m. -- Sand Creek Library December 6, 10:30 - 11 a.m. -- Sand Creek Library An interactive program for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities. For December, we will be making scratch art ornaments. Ages 18 and up. No registration is required. December 18, 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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A crafting class just for Grown Ups! Use a wood burning tool to decorate wood cut ornaments of various shapes. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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After School Adventures Join us after school to experiment with art and science! For school age children 5-12 years old with a favorite adult. Bags and Buttons December 7, 4 - 5 p.m. -- Sand Creek Library Paper Stars December 14, 4 - 5 p.m. -- Sand Creek Library When in the Makerspace, children ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. No registration is required.
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Python Beginner's Workshop In this full-day workshop, we will learn the basics of Python, a computer programming language. We’ll start the day with lectures on the basic concepts of the language. In the afternoon we will break out into groups to work on projects. We will break for lunch from 12-1. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.
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Maker Mondays Crafting classes designed for Grown Ups! Materials and supplies provided. Registration Required. Use greeting cards and decorative papers to create a festive winter scene inside a small shadow box. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required Quick Gifts Looking for some last minute gifts to make for the holidays? We'll have some ideas for small gifts, including gift card holders. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Sewing Pillowcases Sewers of all skill levels are invited to join us as we sew pillowcases. Material will be provided. However, if you are interested in bringing your own fabric, you will need the following: 3/4 yard cotton fabric for the pillowcase body (1 yard for a king size pillowcase) and 1/4 yard cotton fabric for the pillowcase band. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.
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Art Adventures @ East Kids will experience mixing colors and painting, cutting and gluing, then adding elements of texture as they create a fun piece of animal folk art. Ages 4-7. Parents and caregivers are expected to attend. Registration is required.
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Learn basic circuitry and take your holiday cards to the next level by making them with LED lights! Please be sure to register for the correct session (Ages 9-15 or Ages 16 and up). Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult. 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 the 3D printers, laser cutter, or CNC 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. Patrons must be badged to use the 3D printers during Open Hours. For information about badging at East Library, please see the badging section below or call 719-531-6333, x 1305. 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. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - 6 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 East Library and Sand Creek Library? Patrons must attend a badging class to be trained prior to using these machines during Open Hours. Badging for 3D printers is available online! Click here for details. Check our calendar for available badging classes! For questions related to badging, give us a call! Library 21c: 719-884-9800, x 6364 East Library: 719-531-6333, x 1313 Sand Creek Library: 719-531-6333, x 6017
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