What's New at PPLD!

The Library and the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council invite you to presentations featuring world class presenters speaking on global issues. This month, Professor Efraim Inbar will discuss the conflict in Gaza. These presentations are offered free to young people ages 14 – 18 in the East Teen Center at East Library. They include breakfast and a chance for teens to interact with superb speakers brought to the area by the World Affairs Council. The programs will also be simulcast on The Library Channel, Comcast 17, and instant messaging with a teen librarian and the speaker will be available at ppld.org/teens. Space is limited to 25 attendees. To RSVP, email dvazquez@ppld.org.

• When: Tuesday, February 10 at 8 a.m.
• Where: East Teen Center at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.

Get quality used books, CDs, movies, and more at this huge book sale to benefit the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District. The sale will be held at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Friends memerships will be sold at the door.

• Friends members and educators sale: Friday, January 30 from 4 – 7 p.m.
• General public sale: Saturday, January 31 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• $5 bag sale: Sunday, February 1 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Mother Daughter Book Club will meet from 1 – 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month in East Library Conference Room 1. The club is open to girls in grades 6 – 9 and their mothers, who will discuss each month’s books. February’s titles are The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger and The Fashion Disaster That Changed My Life by Lauren Myracle.

Registration is required. You can register here, or by calling 389-8968. For more information, call 531-6333, x1317.

Become a LitSource tutor and help an adult with limited literacy or English language skills. No teaching experience is required and free training is provided. Registration is required. Call 531-6333, x2223 for information or to register.

• When: Monday, February 2, 9, 23, March 2 and 9, from 5:30 – 9 p.m.
• Where: Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave.

As part of President-elect Barack Obama’s Day of Service, Care and Share is encouraging Colorado Springs-area residents to help serve their community. They will be hosting a food drive from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, January 19 at their new location a quarter-mile east of Constitution and Powers Boulevards. The food bank will also have information outlining how citizens can get involved in their community. Call 528-1247 for more information.

Help honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by joining in a community march on Sunday, January 18. Marchers will meet at the Downtown YMCA, 207 N. Nevada Ave., between 3 – 3:30 p.m. A ceremony will follow from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Colorado College’s Shove Chapel. The Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale, the Colorado Springs Conservatory, and the Pikes Peak Singers will perform. Speeches will be given by students from the Colorado Springs School and Academy School District 20. Refreshments will be provided by Delta Sigma Theta. Commemorative sweatshirts will be available for a $25 donation.

Monday, January 19, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Dr. King’s dream of social equality, justice, and peace continues to be an inspiration to millions across America and the world.

In honor of Dr. King’s accomplishments, PPLD librarians have compiled some websites about the life and legacy of this great American hero.

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – biography, chronology, legacy, and more, from the King Center.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – Learn how you can make a difference.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Newspaper Archive – Newspaper articles about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• The King Center – Inspiration for nonviolence, justice, equality, and peace.
• Marting Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute

Learn how to search for the items you want from the convenience of your home or work computer. These free, 30-minute, online training sessions will teach you the steps necessary to search for books, DVDs, CD music, or other items that are part of PPLD’s collection. You will also learn how to have the items sent to a convenient location for pickup.

The following questions will be answered:

• How do I access the Catalog using my home or work computer, and do I need to log on?
• How do I find a book by title and/or author?
• If the book is currently on the shelves, how do I know where?
• Should I limit my searching by library branch?
• How do I request a copy of the book be sent to the library closest to me?
• How do I search for a variety of items on a general or specific subject?
• What details are available to me in the Catalog record for an item?
• How can I search for types of items like DVDs and CD music?

Check the PPLD event calendar or click on the dates below for more information and to register.

• Tuesday, January 20, 10 a.m.
• Wednesday, January 21, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 27, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 28, 10 a.m.

The Star Wars Storm Troopers from the Mountain Garrison of the 501st Legion (and, of course, Darth Vader) visited East Library on Sunday, January 11. Science Matters also gave a presentation to the 272 people in attendance. The Storm Troopers will be making additional appearances at PPLD facilities as the District celebrates science and technology this month.

Science Matters and the Storm Troopers

• Saturday, January 17, 1:30 p.m., Cheyenne Mountain Branch
• Sunday, January 18, 1:30 p.m., Penrose Library
• Saturday, January 24, 1:30 p.m. , Ruth Holley Branch

Astronaut Bob Stewart and the Storm Troopers

• Tuesday, January 13, 6:30 p.m., Old Colorado City Branch
• Saturday, January 17, 1:30 p.m., Rockrimmon Branch
• Saturday, January 24, 10:30 a.m., Ute Pass Branch

Travel the world without leaving home! If you’re interested in other cultures and countries, this new book club is for you. We will be exploring a multitude of places through the written word. Meetings will be held every third Wednesday beginning in February. Call 531-6333, x1307 for more information.

• When: Wednesday, February 18 at 3:30 p.m.
• Where: East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.