Programs and Events for Adults: High Prairie Library

CANCELED: TESSA: relationships and domestic/sexual violence.

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

CANCELLED! To be rescheduled.


Did you know that 1 out of 3 high school students have been, or will be involved in an abusive relationship? TESSA is the primary agency dedicated to issues of domestic violence and sexual assault in El Paso and Teller Counties. Join Michelle Schaunaman of TESSA and Tara, a domestic violence survivor, in the meeting room to learn about maintaining healthy relationships. This informative presentation is a great opportunity to ask questions, teach others about the importance of awareness, and continue to build a community without sexual or domestic violence. This event is recommend for adults and older teens. No registration required.

Visit http://www.tessacs.org/ for more information about TESSA.

Family History 101- Census

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Census schedules: are one of the most used record sets explored by the Family Historian. They are easily accessed, fast, fun and greatly satisfying, but are we missing all the clues to information they hold? Come discover the many “secrets” of the census and how to use their “hidden treasure” to further your research. This will be a “hands-on” class so bring your research, computers will be provided.

Class size is limited so registration is required. You can register online or by calling 260-3650.

Be a Superstar at Work: You've got the job, now get promoted!

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 2:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Join Traci Marques from the Pikes Peak Workforce Center for this teens-only workshop to learn how to land that first job! This workshop is for teens ages 14-21.

Falcon Book Club

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Join us for conversation and fun, no registration required. This month's book discussion is ?. For more information, contact Karen Wood at krwoodco@msn.com

Anime Club

When: Friday, June 28, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Come meet other anime lovers! Recommended for ages 13 & up but younger 6th & 7th graders are okay with parental permission!

Teen Tie-Dye

When: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 2:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

It's that time again! Bring a prewashed cotton shirt (light color or white!) and get ready to get messy! We'll be meeting outdoors to dye our shirts! Open to all 5th-12th graders.

Writing Group

When: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 6:30 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Adults come share your writing experiences and ideas with other writers, critique each other’s work and more.

Digging for Your Family Roots

When: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Monthly Genealogy Research Group workshop to assist those looking for their family roots.

Based on Books: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

When: Friday, July 05, 2013 - 3:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Come watch movie versions of your favorite novels! This month's movie is "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" based off the novel of the same name by Jonathan Safran Foer. A nine-year-old amateur inventor and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. No registration required, and refreshments will be served!

Clay Creations

When: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 1:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Come learn how to make a dragon, a mermaid, or whatever lurks beneath the surface in your imagination out of clay! Miss Barb will be there to guide you along. Registration is required; open to all teens in 5th-12th grade!

Happy Needles

When: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Do you have a passion for needlecrafts? Come share your passion with others. Bring your project and join in the fun and fellowship. ALL ARE WELCOME!
For additional information, please contact Shawnee Graziano, 649-6192, lafeline@msn.com

Make your own terrarium!

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 2:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Come make your own terrarium and an awesome plantable bookmark! Please bring a clean container for your terrarium - canning jars are perfect, but you can be creative! All other supplies are provided, but feel free to bring anything you really want to use. For all teens in 5th-12th grade!

Anime Club

When: Friday, July 12, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Come meet other anime lovers! Recommended for ages 13 & up but younger 6th & 7th graders are okay with parental permission!

Community Cinema (NO Movie this month)

When: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 2:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd.

*NO Movie this Month*
Independent Film Society presentation of documentary film. For additional information, please visit website: communitycinema.org

Beneath the Surface with Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

When: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM
Where: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. at Meeting Room

Come find out which animals live "beneath the surface" with this awesome program from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Meet some live animals and learn about how animals adapt to living underground! This program is for all teens in 5th-12th grade and registration is REQUIRED!