What's New at PPLD!

Celebrating Diversity through Stories!

Come to the Briargate Branch for a storytelling celebration on Saturday, August 22 at 1:30 p.m.

There will 4 storytellers with stories from India, Africa, the American West and England. PPLD’s own Heather Lyle will be one of the storytellers. Danyda Feldman, also known as Talespinner, will tell a traditional story from her native England. Visa, a native of India, will tell a traditional Indian tale. Briargate Branch employee Karen Jenista and her husband, Jim, will tell a tale of the American West.

These stories are suitable for all ages so bring the entire family! Stay for more cultural diversity with a variety of crafts for kids. We’ll have an oragami project and the Ojo de Dios.

PPLD is proud to announce the launch of the 2009 All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR) website!

Based on a site concept conceived by St. Mary’s High School students, the APPR website has

• Book Selections
• Author Information
• Curriculum Guides (Aug 12)
• General and Contact Information
• Additional Resources
• and more!

PPLD is happy to provide access to full text articles for more than 1,050 general reference publications with coverage dating as far back as 1984, covering virtually every subject area of general interest. You can search by subject or periodical, such as Consumer Reports. You can print out the full text article from home or any Library computer.

Do this by accessing our subscription database: MasterFILE Elite found in the Magazines & Newspapers category under Electronic Reference. You must have a library card with a number that starts with “4″ to access this database. Click on the link below for a free, online tutorial in how to search this database.

Click here for a free online tutorial for searching MasterFILE Elite

PPLD is proud to announce our newest online resource, PPLD.TV!

PPLD.TV provides FREE instant streaming video on your computer for a variety of shows produced by PPLD’s Video Production Center, including:

• Arts
• Author Talks
• Children’s Programs
• Library Commercials
• Local Government
• World Affairs
• World Music
• and more!

Visit http://ppld.tv/ today and let us know what you think!

Author Frank McCourt passed away on July 19. He was 78 years old. Mr. McCourt is most famous for writing the memoir Angela’s Ashes, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize in 1997.

Click here to see a listing of titles by Frank McCourt

Click here for more information about Frank McCourt

PPLD is proud to announce our newest database, GreenFILE. GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government, and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling,, and more.

Click here to access GreenFILE now

You will need a library card number and PIN to access this database outside of Library facilities.

Hey teens, bring your friends and get your Rock Band on with an afternoon of fun and food!

Hang out, eat some food, and challenge other teens (and PPLD Teen Services staff!) on Rock Band, Guitar Hero and DDR!!

• When: August 1, noon – 5:30 p.m.
• Where: Carnegie Reading Room at the Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave.

Come anytime and stay as long as you want. No registration required.

Forte, a handbell quartet of the Pikes Peak Ringers, played at the Carnegie Garden on July 7, to resounding success!

This concert was part of Carnegie Garden’s Season Opening Events, which are running throughout the summer. All events are FREE and located at the Carnegie Garden, adjacent to the Penrose Library.

Click here for more information about these exciting events!

World Music Series 2009 continues on at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17 at Colorado College’s Armstrong Quad. (Armstrong Theater is the rain backup venue.) Come enjoy La Fanfare du Belgistan’s unique sound at this free event.

Hailing from the fictional Belgistan region of Eastern Belgium, their tantalizing music incorporates a variety of classic and exotic instruments, from trumpets to karbakas. Inspired by Arab and Gypsy music, La Fanfare updates traditional forms by fusing them with elements of trance, dance, and jazz music. The show is presented by PPLD, Colorado College, and KRCC Concerts. You can listen to a couple of their songs below.

PPLD is proud to announce our newest database, JobNow! From the creators of Brainfuse online homework help, JobNow offers LIVE job coaching, resume assistance and more.

Also, if you are looking for resume help, check out our ResumeMaker database. ResumeMaker provides resources to write resumes, learn interview tips, and search millions of job openings.

You will need a library card number and PIN to access these databases from outside of Library facilities.

These resources and more can be found at our Job Help page on ppld.org.