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Win at Chess and in Life
2023-12-08 15:30:00 2023-12-08 17:30:00 America/Denver Win at Chess and in Life Rawlings (Main Branch) -

Friday, December 08
3:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-08 15:30:00 2023-12-08 17:30:00 America/Denver Win at Chess and in Life Work on your chess game and your critical thinking skills with recognized mentor Mark Salazar of Hardknox Gang Prevention and Intervention Pueblo. Rawlings (Main Branch) -

Work on your chess game and your critical thinking skills with recognized mentor Mark Salazar of Hardknox Gang Prevention and Intervention Pueblo.

The "Game of Life" is very much like the "Game of Chess" and they both require that you make the right moves to win. Please feel free to join us in learning the right moves to win with respect to the "Game of Life" as well as in the "Game of Chess".

Mark Salazar is a professional counselor who mentors young people via the game of chess. By teaching young people how to think critically and several steps ahead in the game, he models how such skills can benefit their lives, preventing mistakes and missteps that can lead to escalating trouble. 
 

On the second and fourth Friday of each month in the Teen Zone on the 2nd floor of Rawlings Library, with pizza and lemonade!

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Interactive Groups | Game | Food/Beverage |

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Rawlings (Main Branch)
Phone: 719-562-5600
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Today's hours

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

Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

D60 Art Show
Thu, May 08, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.
D60 Art Show
Fri, May 09, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.
Beginner Sewing Techniques
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace Lab
For ages 5+. Learn basic sewing and designing techniques by making... more
For ages 5+. Learn basic sewing and designing techniques by making a Pom Pom Throw Pillow! Registration required.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 11:25am
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.
Dia de la Madre – Sesión de Manualidades
Fri, May 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace Lab
Enjoy a fun crafting session where kids can create beautiful cards... more
Enjoy a fun crafting session where kids can create beautiful cards and flowers for their moms! ¡Disfruta de una sesión de manualidades donde los niños podrán crear tarjetas y flores para sus mamás!
To Die For
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Shibori at the Rawlings Library!
D60 Art Show
Sat, May 10, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.
Family Storytime
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Children and their favorite adults can come read books and sing... more
Children and their favorite adults can come read books and sing songs at the library! This program is designed to support early literacy skills, while encouraging the love of books at an early age.
LEGO Club
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Try your hand at our challenges or build your own! Legos provided.... more
Try your hand at our challenges or build your own! Legos provided. Lego fun every Saturday afternoon.
D60 Art Show
Sun, May 11, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.
D60 Art Show
Mon, May 12, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.
Bilingual Storytime
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven... more
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven con nosotros para cuentas y canciones contadas en inglés y español!
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 14, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.
Bookmark & Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ryals Grand Event Space
Awards will be given to the 2025 winners for both Bookmark and Poetry.
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