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Posted on January 25, 2023 by klindsey

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Location & Hours

35 7th Avenue
Penrose, Colorado 81240
Phone: (719) 372-6017
Fax: (719) 372-6018

  • Monday 10-5
  • Tuesday 10-5
  • Wednesday 10-5
  • Thursday 10-5
  • Friday 10-5
  • Saturday 10-3
  • Sunday Closed

Upcoming Events

  • 10:00 am – 11:30 am, February 10, 2026 – Story Hour
  • 6:00 pm – 8:00 am, February 12, 2026 – February 13, 2026 – Knit & Crochet Club
  • 10:00 am – 11:00 am, February 13, 2026 – Read to Jewel

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1February 1, 2026

Blind Date w/a Book

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Story Hour

    10:00 am – 11:30 am
    February 3, 2026

    Discover the Magic of Reading, join us for Story Hour on Tuesdays at 10 am. Story hour is for children ages 0-6 years. Story hour provides early literacy skills and social interaction, through an interactive story, craft project and a snack is provided!

    February       Love, Library and Color!

    Feb. 3- Colors of the rainbow; Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo & Violet, Rr, 1, Oval                                                  Feb.10-Valentine's Day, Vv, Pink, 2, Heart                  Feb. 17- "Kitten's First Moon" Kk, Gray, 3 Pentagon                                   Feb. 24- Gold Fish! ii, Gold, 4, Hexagon

    A story hour brochure is available at the front desk of the library. It contains the yearly schedule with the dates and weekly theme.  Penrose Community Library  719-372-6017       pcldpenrose@yahoo.com         penrose.colibraries.org

    More about {title}

    FOL Bd Mtg

    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    February 3, 2026

    The Friends of the Library board meets at 2:00 pm.

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Knit & Crochet Club

    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    February 5, 2026

    Welcome knitters and crocheters of all levels! Hang out and share your creativity with others. Please bring your projects and supplies. Thursdays  from 6-8 pm.    If you are a beginner, some limited supplies will be provided while you learn and acquire personal tools and supplies.

    penrose.colibraries.org        719-372-6017

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Read to Jewel

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    February 6, 2026

    Read to Jewel, one of out friendliest and furriest volunteers!!! Jewel is a certified therapy dog who loves to be read to. She will be visiting the library on Fridays starting at 10am.

    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 about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Story Hour

    10:00 am – 11:30 am
    February 10, 2026

    Discover the Magic of Reading, join us for Story Hour on Tuesdays at 10 am. Story hour is for children ages 0-6 years. Story hour provides early literacy skills and social interaction, through an interactive story, craft project and a snack is provided!

    February       Love, Library and Color!

    Feb. 3- Colors of the rainbow; Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo & Violet, Rr, 1, Oval                                                  Feb.10-Valentine's Day, Vv, Pink, 2, Heart                  Feb. 17- "Kitten's First Moon" Kk, Gray, 3 Pentagon                                   Feb. 24- Gold Fish! ii, Gold, 4, Hexagon

    A story hour brochure is available at the front desk of the library. It contains the yearly schedule with the dates and weekly theme.  Penrose Community Library  719-372-6017       pcldpenrose@yahoo.com         penrose.colibraries.org

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Knit & Crochet Club

    6:00 pm – 8:00 am
    February 12, 2026 – February 13, 2026

    Welcome knitters and crocheters of all levels! Hang out and share your creativity with others. Please bring your projects and supplies. Thursdays  from 6-8 pm.    If you are a beginner, some limited supplies will be provided while you learn and acquire personal tools and supplies.

    penrose.colibraries.org        719-372-6017

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Knit & Crochet Club

    6:00 pm – 8:00 am
    February 12, 2026 – February 13, 2026

    Welcome knitters and crocheters of all levels! Hang out and share your creativity with others. Please bring your projects and supplies. Thursdays  from 6-8 pm.    If you are a beginner, some limited supplies will be provided while you learn and acquire personal tools and supplies.

    penrose.colibraries.org        719-372-6017

    More about {title}

    Read to Jewel

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    February 13, 2026

    Read to Jewel, one of out friendliest and furriest volunteers!!! Jewel is a certified therapy dog who loves to be read to. She will be visiting the library on Fridays starting at 10am.

    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 about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Closed

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 16, 2026

    The library is closed today for Presidents' Day.

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Story Hour

    10:00 am – 11:30 am
    February 17, 2026

    Discover the Magic of Reading, join us for Story Hour on Tuesdays at 10 am. Story hour is for children ages 0-6 years. Story hour provides early literacy skills and social interaction, through an interactive story, craft project and a snack is provided!

    February       Love, Library and Color!

    Feb. 3- Colors of the rainbow; Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo & Violet, Rr, 1, Oval                                                  Feb.10-Valentine's Day, Vv, Pink, 2, Heart                  Feb. 17- "Kitten's First Moon" Kk, Gray, 3 Pentagon                                   Feb. 24- Gold Fish! ii, Gold, 4, Hexagon

    A story hour brochure is available at the front desk of the library. It contains the yearly schedule with the dates and weekly theme.  Penrose Community Library  719-372-6017       pcldpenrose@yahoo.com         penrose.colibraries.org

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Book Club

    11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    February 18, 2026

    The Friends of the Library book club meets at 11:00 am. The selection for February is "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn.

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Knit & Crochet Club

    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    February 19, 2026

    Welcome knitters and crocheters of all levels! Hang out and share your creativity with others. Please bring your projects and supplies. Thursdays  from 6-8 pm.    If you are a beginner, some limited supplies will be provided while you learn and acquire personal tools and supplies.

    penrose.colibraries.org        719-372-6017

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Read to Jewel

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    February 20, 2026

    Read to Jewel, one of out friendliest and furriest volunteers!!! Jewel is a certified therapy dog who loves to be read to. She will be visiting the library on Fridays starting at 10am.

    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 about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Closed

    10:00 am – 3:00 pm
    February 21, 2026

    The library is closed today for staff training.

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Board Mtg.

    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    February 23, 2026

    The Board of Trustees for the Penrose Community Library meets at 12:00 pm.

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Story Hour

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    February 24, 2026

    Discover the Magic of Reading, join us for Story Hour on Tuesdays at 10 am. Story hour is for children ages 0-6 years. Story hour provides early literacy skills and social interaction, through an interactive story, craft project and a snack is provided!

    February       Love, Library and Color!

    Feb. 3- Colors of the rainbow; Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo & Violet, Rr, 1, Oval                                                  Feb.10-Valentine's Day, Vv, Pink, 2, Heart                  Feb. 17- "Kitten's First Moon" Kk, Gray, 3 Pentagon                                   Feb. 24- Gold Fish! ii, Gold, 4, Hexagon

    A story hour brochure is available at the front desk of the library. It contains the yearly schedule with the dates and weekly theme.  Penrose Community Library  719-372-6017       pcldpenrose@yahoo.com         penrose.colibraries.org

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Knit & Crochet Club

    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    February 26, 2026

    Welcome knitters and crocheters of all levels! Hang out and share your creativity with others. Please bring your projects and supplies. Thursdays  from 6-8 pm.    If you are a beginner, some limited supplies will be provided while you learn and acquire personal tools and supplies.

    penrose.colibraries.org        719-372-6017

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Read to Jewel

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    February 27, 2026

    Read to Jewel, one of out friendliest and furriest volunteers!!! Jewel is a certified therapy dog who loves to be read to. She will be visiting the library on Fridays starting at 10am.

    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 about {title}

    Book Signing

    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    February 27, 2026

    Join us for an afternoon with Sherry Skye Stuart and visit "Down Memory Lane" book signing.

    Friday Feb.27 from 3-5 PM and Saturday Feb 28 from 10AM - 3PM      Door Prizes, light refreshments & book of your choice by Sherry Skye Stuart!!!!

    Della Goode Lancaster grew up on the banks of Beaver Creek, east of Penrose. Her home spun memoir brings to life the hardy pioneers who settled there in the late 1800's.

    This is the libraries Spring 2006 Penrose Reads book giveaway. Join neighbors and get on the dame page as we discover our local history and begin our America 250 - Colorado 150 celebration.

    Penrose Community Library (719) 372-6017     penrose.colibraries.org

    More about {title}

    Blind Date w/a Book

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    February 2, 2026 – February 28, 2026

  • Fill out a very short questionnaire.
  •  Then a book will be chosen for you or let us completely surprise you!
  •  Finally, checkout your book and enjoy!
  • This is a fun way to be introduced to new genres, authors and titles!

    Penrose Community Library 719-372-6017       penrose.colibraries.org

     

    More about {title}

    Book Signing

    10:00 am – 3:00 pm
    February 28, 2026

    Friday Feb.27 from 3-5 PM and Saturday Feb 28 from 10AM - 3PM      Door Prizes, light refreshments & book of your choice by Sherry Skye Stuart!!!!

    Della Goode Lancaster grew up on the banks of Beaver Creek, east of Penrose. Her home spun memoir brings to life the hardy pioneers who settled there in the late 1800's.

    This is the libraries Spring 2006 Penrose Reads book giveaway. Join neighbors and get on the dame page as we discover our local history and begin our America 250 - Colorado 150 celebration.

    Penrose Community Library (719) 372-6017     penrose.colibraries.org

    More about {title}

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