What's New at PPLD!

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, was assasinated this morning after a political rally.

When she took office in 1988, Bhutto was the youngest person and first woman in modern times to head the government of an Islamic state. She was a strong proponent of democracy and women’s rights in Pakistan.

Search the Catalog for titles about Benazir Bhutto

Sydne Dean, Associate Director of Public Services, won the Adult age group in The Gazette’s holiday fiction contest.

PPLD would like to extend our congratulations to Ms. Dean and all of the winning entries of this contest.

Click here to read Sydne Dean’s story, “Two Rusted Bicycles in the Snow”.

Click here to view complete results.

The Friends of Pikes Peak Library District and the Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration (KCIC) invite ALL students in grades 6 – 12 to enter our Mystery Short Story Contest!

Click here for an entry form.

Entries must be postmarked by February 5, 2008.

PPLD would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2007 Adult Reading Program, Book An Adventure. Congratulations to the Grand Prize and Panera Gift Basket winners!

Grand Prize Winners:

• Camcorder – Debbie – Ruth Holley
• Digital Camera – Karen – Cheyenne Mountain
• Digital Camera – Joanna – East Library
• $100 Citadel Gift Card – Barb – Sand Creek
• Golden Corral Free Meals – Kristine – Bookmobile

Panera Gift Basket Winners:

• Mary – Bookmobile
• Lorraine – Briargate
• Christine – Cheyenne Mountain
• Diane – East Library
• Elaine – Fountain
• Joanne – Old Colorado City
• Emma – Palmer Lake
• Virginia – Penrose Library
• Lea Ann – Rockrimmon
• Steve – Ruth Holley
• Sharon – Sand Creek

The Innovative Minds Lecture Series Presents
Dr. Joseph Rosen

Thursday, December 13, 2007, 7:30 p.m.

Location: Gaylord Hall, in the Worner Campus Center, 902 N. Cascade Ave.

Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Innovative Minds Lecture Series at Colorado College.

What does it mean to be “human”? How much can we add to the original design and still call it human?

Members of the public may call (719) 389-6607 for disability accommodation, additional information or directions.

For more information, visit www.ColoradoCollege.edu

PPLD’s eBranch is now carrying the following publications from past Pikes Peak Regional History Symposiums:

• The Colorado Labor Wars: Cripple Creek, 1903-1904
• “To Spare No Pains”: Zebulon Montgomery Pike and His 1806-1807 Southwest Expedition

These materials are free and in electronic format.

Also, keep your eyes open for more information about the 2008 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium: Doctors, Disease, and Dying in the Pikes Peak Region.

PPLD is releasing a new Events Calendar in January and now is a great time for you to have a sneak preview!

New features include: Search options by Date, Branch, and Event Type Keyword Search The ability to email programs to friends Notification of upcoming programs via email

Also, the public can now request a Meeting Room using our new software!

It’s still in beta, but let us know what you think!

Hillside Community Center; 925 S. Institute

Kwanzaa celebrates the best and highest values of the history, culture, philosophy, and achievements of African people (living in America and in other parts of the world). Don’t miss this celebration of culture & positivity!

Competitions

• Enter our Essay/Rap/Poetry Competition
• Enter our Step Competition

What’s Your Kwanzaa I.Q.?

Schedule

• UMOJA (Unity): December 26, 2007 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday
  African American Community Unity Night – a Candlelight Opening
• KUJICHAGULIA (Self-determination) December 27, 2007 – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday
• UJIMA (Collective Work & Responsibility) December 28, 2007 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. Friday
• UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics) December 29, 2007- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. African Marketplace featuring a variety of African/African American craftpersons, organizations, professionals, artists & merchants. Unique cultural art, clothing, and crafts will be available for purchase. Come and meet several members of dynamic community organizations and businesses and learn about their programs & services.

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m Umoja Karamu (Community Unity Feast)
Those attending the Umoja Karamu are encouraged to bring an African/African American/Caribbean/South American inspired dish for this community potluck.

• NIA (Purpose) December 30, 2007- 10a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday

For more information visit our website www.coloradospringskwanzaacelebration.com