Security Public Library
What's Happening?
Events and Activities
Adults
SPL's Adult Winter Reading Program
January 13th - February 28th
Explore the past, present and future through books, and win prizes along the way. Pick up a paper reading log in the library or track your reading on your phone with the Beanstack App. Find out more.
Hat-A-Thon
Saturday, January 25th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us in supporting our community at our second annual Hat-A-Thon. We will be knitting and crocheting hats for local shelters. Please bring your own yarn and supplies. The library will provide sub sandwiches, but please bring a side and drinks to share. Find out more.
Saturday Morning Book Club
January 4th, 10:00 a.m.
This month we are discussing This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel.
The Shire: Adult-Only D&D
Tuesdays, January 7th and 21st, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Join our new Lord of the Rings themed D&D campaign! We meet the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Please only registed if you're able to commit to playing consistently, as this will be a long-term campaign. Email Shannon for more information.
Twisted Stitches
Have you ever wanted to learn to knit or crochet? Now's your chance!
Saturday, January 11th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. --
Crochet Basics (Beginner level 1, no experience necessary)
55+ Book Club
Monday, January 13th, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
We invite adults, aged 55+, to our new book club, meeting on the second Monday of every month at The Fountain Valley Senior Center (5745 Southmoor Dr.).
Call 719-391-3191 for more information!
Friends' Night Out
Widefield Parks & Rec (755 Aspen Dr.), Thursday, January 23rd, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of relaxation and pampering! There will be craft kits, Bingo, fitness classes, Blind Date with a Book, refreshments, and lots more! The first 50 people through the door will receive a goody bag. Ages 18+ only.
Seed Starting Kit Instructions
Click here to download the instruction packet for this year's seed starting kits.
The 100 Book Challenge is back!!
Make a New Year's resolution that's fun to stick with....reading!! We want to help by challenging you to read 100 books by the end of 2025. If you're successful, there will be a reward waiting for you! Think that goal is a little unattainable? We have options for you! For more information, please visit our 100 Book Challenge Page.
Children and Teens
Baby/Toddler Storytime (ages 0-3)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
We invite our youngest patrons to this special program geared just for babies and toddlers. We focus on songs, movement, and having fun!
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Join us each week for new stories, crafts, friends, and fun!
LEGO Club
Saturdays, January 4th and 18th, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Explore, create, and build with us on the first and third Saturdays of the month! New themes and challenges each week! Reserve your LEGO kit today!
Homeschool Crew
Wednesday, January 15th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join our team of detectives as we continue using STEM concepts to solve "The Library Crown Mystery." Sign up here.
Messy Art with Molly
Wednesdays, January 8th and 22nd, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Children, ages 2-5, are invited to this exciting and messy program! We focus on the process and the product as we explore paint, sand, clay, and more! Sign up here.
Tween Maker Club
Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (NO TWEEN MAKER CLUB ON JAN 20th)
Join us every Monday after school in our Makerspace! Each week we'll work on a different maker project. Meet new friends and learn to use our 3D Printers, Glowforge, Flight Simulator, and more! Parent/Guardian signature required at first check in.
Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) (6th - 12th grade)
Tuesday, January 7th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Join Security Public Library's Teen Advisory Board! Enjoy free food while earning volunteer hours. Contact Shannon for more information.
Teen Activity Night
Tuesday, January 14th, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fun, new events every month, planned by our T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board).
Teen Movie Night
Friday, January 31st, 5:30 p.m. - end of movie
Grab your friends and watch a movie at the library after hours! Wear your comfy clothes, snag a snack and a drink, and enjoy a PG or PG-13 film with us! This event is for kids in grades 6th - 12th only.
Fun for all ages
SPL'S Annual Food Drive
December 1st - January 18th
Make the holidays a little brighter for families in need throughout our community. Drop off nonperishable food items at the library! All donations will go to our local Connections 4 Life Center.
Craft and Play
Every Wednesday, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Looking to get out and meet up with other crafty people? Join our new group! It's like a playdate for grown-ups with fun for all! The adults craft and chat while the kids play!
Makerspace is Open!
We are excited to announce that our brand new Makerspace is now open to the public! This space features STEAM learning activities such as 3D printers, a laser engraver, a flight simulator, Cricut machine, engineering robotics, and more! Check out this video from FOX 21 News.
Find out how to use the space and reserve a machine here.
View the Makerspace Calendar and sign up for classes here.
BINGO at Roll Up has been cancelled for the upcoming months.
Please keep an eye here and on our Events Calendar for the latest information!