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Events in February 2025

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						1 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More
2 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More	3 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More	4 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Story Hour 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 4, 2025 Story Hour is for children 0-6 years old. This time together is packed full of reading readiness activities. We share books, poems, and stories through puppetry, finger play, games, songs and the felt board. A snack is also provided. Bring one item that relates to the one of the following: Number, Letter, Color, or Shape of the day. Story Hour Brochure with calendar and info is available at the library. Times: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am. and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm More, FOL Bd Mtg 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm February 4, 2025 The Friends of the Library board meets at 4 pm. More	5 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Origami Heart Chain 11:00 am – 1:00 pm February 5, 2025 Join Erin Davidson to learn how to make an Origami Heart Chain! Wednesday February 5th at 11:00 am. Please call to register: 719-372-6017 More	6 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, agelessGrace 10:00 am – 10:30 am February 6, 2025 Join us on Thursdays at 10 am for ageless Grace, which is timeless fitness for the body and the brain. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. These exercises are designed to stimulate the five primary functions of the brain (strategic planning, memory & recall, analytical thinking, creativity and imagination & kinesthetic learning) Each of the brain changing tools also focus on a primary physical skill necessary for lifelong optimal function. Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Story Hour 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm February 6, 2025 Story Hour is for children 0-6 years old. This time together is packed full of reading readiness activities. We share books, poems, and stories through puppetry, finger play, games, songs and the felt board. A snack is also provided. Bring one item that relates to the one of the following: Number, Letter, Color, or Shape of the day. Story Hour Brochure with calendar and info is available at the library. Times: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am. and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm More	7 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Read to Jewel 10:00 am – 11:00 am February 7, 2025 Jewel is a certified therapy dog who loves to be read to. She will be visiting the library on Fridays starting at 2 pm. Please call the front desk at 719-372-6017 to sign up for a time slot. You may bring your own book or borrow a book from the library. More	8 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More
9 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More	10 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More	11 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Story Hour 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 11, 2025 Story Hour is for children 0-6 years old. This time together is packed full of reading readiness activities. We share books, poems, and stories through puppetry, finger play, games, songs and the felt board. A snack is also provided. Bring one item that relates to the one of the following: Number, Letter, Color, or Shape of the day. Story Hour Brochure with calendar and info is available at the library. Times: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am. and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm More	12 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More	13 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, agelessGrace 10:00 am – 10:30 am February 13, 2025 Join us on Thursdays at 10 am for ageless Grace, which is timeless fitness for the body and the brain. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. These exercises are designed to stimulate the five primary functions of the brain (strategic planning, memory & recall, analytical thinking, creativity and imagination & kinesthetic learning) Each of the brain changing tools also focus on a primary physical skill necessary for lifelong optimal function. Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Story Hour 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm February 13, 2025 Story Hour is for children 0-6 years old. This time together is packed full of reading readiness activities. We share books, poems, and stories through puppetry, finger play, games, songs and the felt board. A snack is also provided. Bring one item that relates to the one of the following: Number, Letter, Color, or Shape of the day. Story Hour Brochure with calendar and info is available at the library. Times: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am. and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm More, Chili Dinner 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm February 13, 2025 Take out!!! Chili Dinner $5 Includes red or green chili, cornbread, and dessert!!! Thursday Feb. 13th 4 - 7 PM 35 7th Avenue Penrose, CO 81240 719-372-6017 More	14 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Read to Jewel 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 14, 2025 Jewel is a certified therapy dog who loves to be read to. She will be visiting the library on Fridays starting at 2 pm. Please call the front desk at 719-372-6017 to sign up for a time slot. You may bring your own book or borrow a book from the library. More, Chili Dinner 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm February 14, 2025 Take out!!! Chili Dinner $5 Includes red or green chili, cornbread, and dessert!!! Friday Feb. 14th 12 - 5 PM 35 7th Avenue Penrose, CO 81240 719-372-6017 More	15 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More
16 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More	17 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Closed 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 17, 2025 We are closed for President's Day More	18 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Story Hour 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 18, 2025 Story Hour is for children 0-6 years old. This time together is packed full of reading readiness activities. We share books, poems, and stories through puppetry, finger play, games, songs and the felt board. A snack is also provided. Bring one item that relates to the one of the following: Number, Letter, Color, or Shape of the day. Story Hour Brochure with calendar and info is available at the library. Times: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am. and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm More	19 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, FOL Bk Club 11:00 am – 12:00 pm February 19, 2025 The Friends of the Library book club meets at 11 am. The February selection is "One Italian Summer" by Rebecca Serle. More	20 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, agelessGrace 10:00 am – 10:30 am February 20, 2025 Join us on Thursdays at 10 am for ageless Grace, which is timeless fitness for the body and the brain. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. These exercises are designed to stimulate the five primary functions of the brain (strategic planning, memory & recall, analytical thinking, creativity and imagination & kinesthetic learning) Each of the brain changing tools also focus on a primary physical skill necessary for lifelong optimal function. Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Story Hour 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm February 20, 2025 Story Hour is for children 0-6 years old. This time together is packed full of reading readiness activities. We share books, poems, and stories through puppetry, finger play, games, songs and the felt board. A snack is also provided. Bring one item that relates to the one of the following: Number, Letter, Color, or Shape of the day. Story Hour Brochure with calendar and info is available at the library. Times: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am. and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm More	21 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Read to Jewel 10:00 am – 11:00 am February 21, 2025 Jewel is a certified therapy dog who loves to be read to. She will be visiting the library on Fridays starting at 2 pm. Please call the front desk at 719-372-6017 to sign up for a time slot. You may bring your own book or borrow a book from the library. More	22 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More
23 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More	24 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Board Mtg 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm February 24, 2025 The Board of Trustees for the Penrose Community Library meets at 12m. More	25 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Story Hour 10:00 am – 11:30 am February 25, 2025 Story Hour is for children 0-6 years old. This time together is packed full of reading readiness activities. We share books, poems, and stories through puppetry, finger play, games, songs and the felt board. A snack is also provided. Bring one item that relates to the one of the following: Number, Letter, Color, or Shape of the day. Story Hour Brochure with calendar and info is available at the library. Times: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am. and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm More	26 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More	27 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, agelessGrace 10:00 am – 10:30 am February 27, 2025 Join us on Thursdays at 10 am for ageless Grace, which is timeless fitness for the body and the brain. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. These exercises are designed to stimulate the five primary functions of the brain (strategic planning, memory & recall, analytical thinking, creativity and imagination & kinesthetic learning) Each of the brain changing tools also focus on a primary physical skill necessary for lifelong optimal function. Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Story Hour 1:00 pm – 2:30 am February 27, 2025 – February 28, 2025 Story Hour is for children 0-6 years old. This time together is packed full of reading readiness activities. We share books, poems, and stories through puppetry, finger play, games, songs and the felt board. A snack is also provided. Bring one item that relates to the one of the following: Number, Letter, Color, or Shape of the day. Story Hour Brochure with calendar and info is available at the library. Times: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am. and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm More	28 Blind Date! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 "Blind Date with a book" is getting a book (already checked out) without seeing it first!!! Come into the library and fill out a short questionnaire and a book will be chosen for you- or let us COMPLETELY SURPRISE you by choosing "Surprise Me!" This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!!! Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017 More, Story Hour 1:00 pm – 2:30 am February 27, 2025 – February 28, 2025 Story Hour is for children 0-6 years old. This time together is packed full of reading readiness activities. We share books, poems, and stories through puppetry, finger play, games, songs and the felt board. A snack is also provided. Bring one item that relates to the one of the following: Number, Letter, Color, or Shape of the day. Story Hour Brochure with calendar and info is available at the library. Times: Tuesdays 10-11:30 am. and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm More, Read to Jewel 10:00 am – 11:00 am February 28, 2025 Jewel is a certified therapy dog who loves to be read to. She will be visiting the library on Fridays starting at 2 pm. Please call the front desk at 719-372-6017 to sign up for a time slot. You may bring your own book or borrow a book from the library. More