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Pretty Plastic

Community Created Chihuly-Inspired Art

2025-06-29 00:00:00 2025-06-29 23:59:00 America/Denver Pretty Plastic Rawlings (Main Branch) -

Sunday, June 29
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-06-29 00:00:00 2025-06-29 23:59:00 America/Denver Pretty Plastic "Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly. Rawlings (Main Branch) -

"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.

The exhibit features a diverse range of pieces, from delicate sculptures that mimic Chihuly’s signature organic forms to bold, vibrant installations that play with light and texture. Each piece emphasizes the versatility of plastic as a medium, offering a fresh perspective on the environmental potential of materials that are often overlooked. By upcycling plastic waste, these works engage in a larger conversation about reducing waste and rethinking the lifecycle of materials.

Visitors will experience both intricate, single-artist pieces and dynamic, collaborative works that reflect the power of collective creativity. The collaborative pieces, created through group efforts, highlight how diverse perspectives and skills can come together to produce art that transcends individual boundaries.

"Pretty Plastic" invites viewers to see beyond the material’s typical use and embrace its artistic potential, while also encouraging a dialogue on sustainability in the art world and beyond. This exhibit is a celebration of artistic innovation, community collaboration, and the beauty found in unexpected materials.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Juvenile | Family | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth Arts | Maker / Craft / Hobby | History | Exhibit | Earth Day | Cultural | Craft | Art/Photography |

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Rawlings (Main Branch)

Phone: 719-562-5600

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

Upcoming events

Thu, Jul 17, All day
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and... more
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and share an anonymous secret on a postcard that will be incorporated into a community art display later this month!

Thu, Jul 17, All day
An Exhibit By Jordan Residential and Vocational Services Inc.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

Thu, Jul 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  

Fri, Jul 18, All day
An Exhibit By Jordan Residential and Vocational Services Inc.

Fri, Jul 18, All day
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and... more
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and share an anonymous secret on a postcard that will be incorporated into a community art display later this month!

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Books come alive for children and their favorite adults while... more
Books come alive for children and their favorite adults while supporting early literacy and preschool skills.

Fri, Jul 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  

Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace Lab
Come learn from local artist, Rick Espinoza, some colored pencil... more
Come learn from local artist, Rick Espinoza, some colored pencil drawing techniques! All ages and experience levels welcome!

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for two special community sessions inspired by the current... more
Join us for two special community sessions inspired by the current exhibit PostSecret: Invisible Disabilities.

Sat, Jul 19, All day
An Exhibit By Jordan Residential and Vocational Services Inc.

Sat, Jul 19, All day
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and... more
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and share an anonymous secret on a postcard that will be incorporated into a community art display later this month!

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Use air dry clay to create small sculptures. Best for ages 5 - 12... more
Use air dry clay to create small sculptures. Best for ages 5 - 12 with their caregivers. Available while supplies last.

Sun, Jul 20, All day
An Exhibit By Jordan Residential and Vocational Services Inc.

Sun, Jul 20, All day
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and... more
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and share an anonymous secret on a postcard that will be incorporated into a community art display later this month!

Mon, Jul 21, All day
An Exhibit By Jordan Residential and Vocational Services Inc.

Mon, Jul 21, All day
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and... more
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and share an anonymous secret on a postcard that will be incorporated into a community art display later this month!

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni Sports Complex on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish!

Mon, Jul 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rawlings Thurston Room
Learn about the hobby of stamp collecting.

Tue, Jul 22, All day
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and... more
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and share an anonymous secret on a postcard that will be incorporated into a community art display later this month!

Tue, Jul 22, All day
An Exhibit By Jordan Residential and Vocational Services Inc.

Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Family storytime can be found in "The Den", just before the... more
Family storytime can be found in "The Den", just before the otters, at the Pueblo Zoo. Show your library card at the entrance to get in free.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni Sports Complex on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Tue, Jul 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  

Wed, Jul 23, All day
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and... more
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and share an anonymous secret on a postcard that will be incorporated into a community art display later this month!

Wed, Jul 23, All day
An Exhibit By Jordan Residential and Vocational Services Inc.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
For children from birth to 15 months and their parent or... more
For children from birth to 15 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 10:50am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
For children from 15 months to 3 years and their favorite adults,... more
For children from 15 months to 3 years and their favorite adults, this Storytime focuses on simple books, rhymes, and songs that help develop early literacy, language skills, and social skills.

Wed, Jul 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  

Wed, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rawlings Thurston Room
Origami Odyssey

Thu, Jul 24, All day
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and... more
Have a thought about having an invisible disability? Come and share an anonymous secret on a postcard that will be incorporated into a community art display later this month!

Thu, Jul 24, All day
An Exhibit By Jordan Residential and Vocational Services Inc.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

Thu, Jul 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.