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Penrose Library Hosts Community Open House

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · El Paso County, CO

Penrose Library and Pikes Peak Library District Mobile Library Services will host a community open house Thursday, August 13, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event will include crafts, prizes, food, games, face painting, and a fossil activity with the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society's Pebble Pups. The gathering is part of the library district's 2026 open house celebrations and gives residents a chance to learn more about library services and mobile resources.

This local community update for El Paso County, CO is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 and is presented by Jeff Morrell. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the El Paso County, CO area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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