What's New at PPLD!

Many patrons know that the Monument Branch has a pond behind it that is home to ducks and geese. Children come to the Branch to feed our feathered friends with cracked corn all year long. May 13th we will officially celebrate our resident fowl. We’ll begin with a nature walk led by “Duck Guy Brian” to learn about the ducks and geese and their homes near the pond. Then local artist and instructor, Janet Sellers, will teach young and old how to draw ducks. There will be treats and honks, and crafts and quacks, too! Celebrating spring is just “ducky” at the Monument Branch!

When: Saturday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Monument Branch

Check out our newest Volunteer Opportunities at the Library. Work with Adult Literacy, ESL, Bilingual Services, Branch Services, and more! Make difference, be a volunteer!

Click here to view PPLD’s Volunteer Opportunities now

Click here for a Volunteer Application

Business Librarian Terry Zarsky has recently updated the following reading lists:

• Business Investments – General
• Business Investments – Reference Sources
• Starting a Business
• Business Biographies

Reading lists are lists of materials compiled by PPLD librarians about a specific subject or by a specific author. PPLD’s reading lists link to the Catalog so you can determine whether or not an item is available.

You can access all PPLD’s Reading Lists through Library Services on PPLD’s home page, or under PPLD Recommends on the Catalog home page.

Click here to access PPLD’s Reading Lists

Music for a Summer Night, featuring:

Ken Law, Cello	Michael Hanson, Violin	Catherine Hanson, Viola

Friday, June 2, 2006 at 6 p.m.
Antlers Hilton Hotel, 4 S. Cascade Ave.

Cost is $50 per person (includes no-host cocktail hour, dinner, and concert).

For tickets or more information, call 593-8000.

Proceeds benefit the Shivers Fund at Pikes Peak Library District, including the Shivers African-American Historical and Cultural Collection. The collection includes hundreds of books, videos, CDs, and audiocassettes about African-American inventors, scientists, sports legends, and entertainers. The collection also includes information on civil rights, folklore, the arts, cooking, history, and more.

Click here to search the Shivers African American Historical and Cultural Collection. Check them out from PPLD branches with your free library card.

Bring a doll and dress in costume for tea, crafts, and games!

When: Saturday, May 13, 11:30 a.m. Where: Palmer Lake Town Hall To Register: Call the Palmer Lake Branch 481-2587 Please register right away—space is limited.

What about the boys? Look for a fun Father-Son activity in September!

Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District: Why You Should Join

As a Friend of PPLD, you join a group of enthusiastic supporters of literacy and learning in the Pikes Peak region. Our Friends organization has been raising money to support Pikes Peak Library District for more than 45 years and has contributed more than $90,000 to the Carnegie Restoration Fund.

As a Friend, you can participate in a variety of events including book sales and galas featuring prominent guests like historical speaker “Andrew Carnegie” and author John Nichols. You will also support special author appearances and other book information sessions. Many of our district bookstores offer discounts to Friends.

Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District are very important people. Each Friend is an ambassador for lifelong learning, which enriches the lives of people in our community. We need people like you. We accept new members at any time. Memberships run for a year, beginning when you send in your registration.

Special privileges as a Friend include:

• First day entry to the semi-annual book sales
• A 20 percent discount on book purchases at the annual book sales and most items in the bookstores
• Invitations to special events and authors’ receptions

Membership information is available at your Library or online. Memberships run for a year, beginning when you send in your registration. For more information, call 531-6333, x1008.

Come to the Old Colorado City Branch during Territory Days and participate in this unique program for children presented by Science Matters. This lively and entertaining program will demonstrate “old time” historical science experiments and activities. Audience participation will be encouraged. No registration is required at this free event. For more information, call 634-1698.        

Saturday, May 27 at 1 p.m. – Old Colorado City Branch

Come visit Pikes Peak Library District’s newest addition – a 10,000-square-foot library in Fountain with a state-of-the-art computer center, wireless Internet access, thousands of new materials and special areas just for children and teens.

The new library on 230 S. Main Street will open to the public on May 18. The location at 501 E. Iowa Ave. will close May 11. You may pick up holds and return books at the new location from May 12 – 17. For more information, call 382-5347

Visit the branch and ppld.org for information about the Fountain Branch Grand Opening Celebration this summer.

Hours
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Visit the Old Colorado City Branch on Saturday for the Friends Better Book Sale. Sale prices range from $3 for most hardback books, $2 for most paperback books, and $1 for children’s books. Items of interest, collectibles, and audio/visual materials will be specially priced. Friends of PPLD members will receive a 20 percent discount.

Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Old Colorado City Branch, 2418 W. Pikes Peak Avenue