What's New at PPLD!

Pikes Peak Community College Presents:

Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The History and Culture of Santos
7:00 p.m. DTSC Student Commons.
Charlie Carillo, a Santero, or carver and painter of saints in the tradition of Hispanic New Mexico, will present a lecture on The History and Culture of Santos

Thursday, October 11, 2007
Pasión Flamenca
7:30 pm Centennial Campus Theatre The Maria Benitez Institute for Spanish Arts presents Juan Siddi & Company performing Pasión Flamenca General admission $20, students $10. No reserved seating, but some handicap seating is available. For tickets, call 729-520-SHOW or go to http://www.ticketswest.com

Friday, October 12, 2007
The Spanish Art Market
4:00 – 8:00pm Downtown Studio Campus. Hispanic artists from Colorado and New Mexico will exhibit and sell their handcrafted traditional and contemporary arts in a festive atmosphere of traditional music and food. For more information call Nancy McCollum at (719)502-4040.

Saturday, October 13, 2007
The Spanish Art Market
9:00 am – 4:30 pm Downtown Studio Campus. Hispanic artists from Colorado and New Mexico will exhibit and sell their handcrafted traditional and contemporary arts in a festive atmosphere of traditional music and food. For more information call Nancy McCollum at (719)502-4040.

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Thanks to all the readers who participated in this year’s summer reading program and activities. The Bookmobile had nearly 140 participants and held two very successful Mythic Summer programs in Peyton, Colorado. The Mercenaries Medieval Combat Guild demonstrated medieval weaponry and armor to nearly 65 squires, while Master Magician Mark Stivings presented tales and stories of old to a captive audience. Thanks to all who came from Peyton, Calhan, Rush, Falcon, and all of eastern El Paso County. We look forward to seeing everyone for next year’s programs!

“Sweet Afternoon Bake-Off”

October 13th, 1 – 3 p.m. at Rockrimmon Branch. Looking for something delicious to do on your Saturday? Come and sample pie and cake masterpieces and collect the free recipes. Enter your pie or cake by October 2nd for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Call 593-8000 for more information. Click Here for an Entry Form

Backpacking for Women

Presented by REI

This program for women of all ages will cover backpacking basics including information on equipment, clothing and footwear. Learn everything you need to know to have a successful and enjoyable backpacking experience.

Thursday, September 20, 7:00 p.m.

No registration required.
Contact the Briargate Branch, 260-6882, for further information.

Come see mass destruction, mayhem and maybe murder at the Fountain Branch Library!

The Fountain Branch is starting a series on significant historical events, people, and places of the Fountain Valley. The one hour sessions will be the third Thursday of the month, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

This month, on September 20, they will be looking at archival photos and original newspaper articles documenting the great train explosion of May, 1888. The then existing township of Fountain was nearly destroyed, and the sound of the explosion was clearly heard and felt as far away as Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

People with related stories or information are encouraged to attend and share with others. The evenings should be a casual way to re-experience some of Fountain’s rich history.

The library is located at 230 S. Main St, Fountain, Colorado. Call 382-5347 if you have questions.

Get The Most Out of Your House

Presented by Cari Pemberton, Realtor and Accredited Staging Professional. Learn the Staging Secrets for preparing your house for a faster and more profitable sale. Get tips on picking the right Realtor for you!

Tuesday, September 18, 1:30 p.m.

No registration required.
Contact the Briargate Branch, 260-6882, for further information.

Construction at the Old Colorado City Branch is really beginning to change the appearance of the library. Plastering is almost finished, and the floors are being stripped. Everyone is amazed and how wonderful all of the woodwork looks, but who knew what beauty was hidden under the carpet. The wood floor was in much better shape that anyone expected, and will look “new” when we reopen.