What's New at PPLD!

American Girl Pioneer Tea at the Monument Branch

Saturday, September 9 1:30 – 2:45 OR 3:30 – 4:45 Bring any favorite doll and dress in pioneer costume for tea, crafts, and games at the Monument Branch. Tea-party and doll lovers of all ages are invited. Bring your camera! Space is limited, call 488-2370 to register.

Learn how to use Internet resources to research your family history. This free “Genealogy on the Internet” class will demonstrate free websites as well as databases available through the Library’s electronic resources such as: Ellisislandrecords.org Cyndislist.com Peoplefinders.com

Thursday, September 7, 7-8:30 p.m.

Contact the Fountain Branch, 382-5347, to reserve a spot.

Art Contest Entries – East Library
View a display based on All Pikes Peak Reads selection, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Michael Garman - East Library
Sculptor Michael Garman will exibit a three-dimensional cityscape titled “Life in the City”. Built to scale, the miniature vision offers magical illusions of talking people and other illustrations of the artist’s craft.

Mary-Linn Bennings – Penrose Library
Mary-Linn Benning’s highly stylized images present a unique vision of wild animals in their natural habitats. Benning uses oil, acrylic and mixed media in inventive ways.

Margie’s Mixed Medium – Monument Branch
This delightful display of watercolor, charcoal, pencils and acrylics offers varied expressions of Margie Dionne’s experiments with different art experiences.

All Aboard the G Gauge – Monument Branch
These scaled replicas of Colorado’s narrow-gauge and standard gauge trains will bring history to life.

The Senior Art Over 50 - Cheyenne Mountain Branch
This exhibit features a variety of paintings in oil, acrylics and watercolors by mature area artists.

Robert Farris photography – Ruth Holley Branch
Robert Farris will exhibit his digital color prints from Scotland, taken in early 2006. Robert says he focuses on intimate photos as opposed to more broad “touristy” views.

Mike Welding watercolors - Rockrimmon Branch
Mike Welding, a retired aerospace engineer, is best known for his watercolor paintings.

Developmental Disability Awareness Day is being held on September 1. There are free programs at libraries throughout the city to learn more about developmental disabilities. The presentations will culminate with a celebration at Sky Sox Stadium. Click here for a schedule of presentations. For more information, call 785-6428

Come join us on Friday, September 08, 2006 at 6:00 PM for
MUSIC FOR AN AUTUMN EVENING  featuring

Sang-jun Yoon

Oaklea Rowe

Paulette Labbe-Chiasson

Antlers Hilton Hotel
4 South Cascade Ave
Tickets are $50 (includes a no-host cocktail hour, dinner & concert)
Proceeds benefit the Shivers Fund at Pikes Peak Library District
RSVP by September 1
719-593-8400

If you missed the last World Music Series performance, you missed something spectacular. The second WMS concert of 2006 took place at Colorado College’s Armstrong Hall on Friday, August 18, and man, was that place rocking. The capacity crowd of over 900 people managed to stay sitting through the first song, but after that, Plena Libre had everyone on their feet, dancing, clapping, shouting “Boricua!,” and waving their hands and Puerto Rican flags.

After pulling half a dozen audience members onstage to dance during the final song, Plena Libre marched into the lobby of Armstrong Hall, still playing their instruments, followed by a throng of followers clapping and stomping behind them.

Thanks to the volunteers who helped out on Friday, particularly Penrose Adult Services Librarian Angela Rodzinyak and her four teen assistants, who helped to get fliers passed out and directed folks to the bathroom and balcony locations at Armstrong Hall.

I’d like to thank Colorado College Facilities Manager Thos Lesser for his technical expertise preparing the stage and making sure the band sounded great. Also, I’d also like to thank Colorado College Community Relations Manager Connie Dudgeon for organizing the catering for both the public and the band, helping get the word out about the concert through KRCC, distributing our brochures, and a thousand other things I’m sure I’m leaving out. Connie has been a huge help in pulling this series together.

Last but certainly not least, thanks to the 2006 partners for the World Music Series: Colorado College, Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, Bee Vradenburg Foundation, and The Colorado Springs Independent for all their support.

If you missed the previous two shows, you’ve got one chance left to attend a free World Music Series Concert this year. Tuvan artists Huun Huur Tu will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Colorado College’s Shove Chapel on Saturday, November 4. Mark your calendars and come join us for what’s sure to be another great show.

I’m sitting here in Cheyenne Mountain Branch with T-minus 5 minutes until their opening at 2 p.m. It’s a very exciting time for both staff and patrons. Come on by and see our new space at 1785 S. 8th Street, Suite 100, just three doors down from our old space. Normal hours and days resume now!

Due to construction delays, the Cheyenne Mountain Branch will remain closed until further notice.

Patrons can still pick up holds from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and return books to the new location at 1785 S. 8th Street, Suite 100, just three doors down from its previous location.

Please call the Cheyenne Mountain Branch at 633-6278 for current updates on the opening process.

We apologize for the inconvenience.