What's New at PPLD!

Pikes Peak Library District’s World Music Series offers world-class cultural experiences in your own backyard. This concert is free and will feature Les Yeux Noirs (Black Eyes). For twelve years, this Paris-based sextet led by two violin-playing brothers has been creating some of the most rhythmic and emotional music emanating from any part of the world. Part gypsy, part klezmer, part rock ‘n’ roll, with each frenetic stroke of their bows they take the listener further into a dizzying vortex of Central European sounds and images. Both joyous and nostalgic, this nomadic music perfectly reflects the lives of a persecuted people in exile, caught up in a massive Diaspora, all with an unshakeable will to live.

The 2006 World Music Series is sponsored by Colorado College, Bee Vradenburg Foundation, and Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado. Call 531-6333, x1234 for more information.

This concert is free and no tickets are required!

Saturday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor concert at Armstrong Quad
14 E. Cache La Poudre
Colorado College campus

The Briargate Branch and The Gazette are sponsoring a photo essay project for students at Liberty High School and Pine Creek High School. Selected photographs from the project will be on display in the Briargate Branch from June 3, 2006 to July 31, 2006.

Christian Murdock, photo editor with The Gazette, and an experienced news and nature photographer, has been meeting with the participants since February. He has helped the students select topics that are of interest to them but also newsworthy. He has provided instruction on photography techniques as well as ideas on how to create an interesting and informative photo essay.

The Gazette will publish works of some of the students in the June 3, 2006 edition, including portraits, bios, and comments from the students about the significance of the project. Also, all the photo essays along with portraits and bios of the students will be published on The Gazette’s website.

The Briargate Branch will host a reception on Saturday June 3, 2006 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Mr. Murdock will be in attendance and available to discuss the project.

Join us for refreshments and meet with the participants in this very special project!

All Pikes Peak Library District facilities will close on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Please check The Catalog at ppld.org to renew your items and check your account during that time.

Paperback Book Sale & 6th Annual Blue Columbine Festival

As part of the annual Palmer Lake Blue Columbine Festival, the Tri-Lakes Friends of the Library will hold a paperback book sale to benefit the Palmer Lake and Monument Branch Libraries.

WHEN: Saturday, June 10, 12-3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palmer Lake Town Hall
QUESTIONS: Call 481-2587

Spring Cleaning? Book donations are gladly accepted at Palmer Lake and Monument Branch Libraries.

Tri-Lakes Friends of the Library
The Tri-Lakes Friends of the Library will hold a paperback book sale to benefit the Palmer Lake and Monument branch libraries. Book donations are gladly accepted at the Palmer Lake and Monument branches. For more information, call 481-2587.

Sat., June 10 from noon – 4 p.m. at the Palmer Lake Town Hall

Monument Branch Book Sale
Preview book sale open only to the Friends of the Library! Memberships may be purchased at the door. $3/bag of books!

Fri., June 16 at 3:30 p.m.

This book sale is open to the public and sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of the Library. It is a great opportunity to add to your book collection at bargain prices – $4/bag of books.

Sat., June 17 at 10 a.m.

The Fountain Branch reopened today at its new location, 230 South Main Street, Fountain, CO 80817.

The new Branch boasts a much larger space, free wireless access, and longer hours of operation.

The new Fountain Branch hours are:

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

Stop by and say hello!

Encourage your kids to keep reading this summer by registering online for our Summer Reading Programs!

The Kids Summer Reading Program, Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales, has an animal theme this year and a website that showcases all the fun things happening throughout the District. Participate in our Summer Reading Blog, or send in a photo to be posted in our Pet Gallery, and don’t forget to read!

The Teen Summer Reading Program, Lost, has an adventure theme this year and a website that highlights the events developed especially for our summer readers. Learn how to geocache, map and compass skills, attend our World’s Fair, and win prizes when you read!

Both programs start on May 27 and end on August 1, but you can register today to beat the rush!

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