Programs and Events for Adults: Old Colorado City Library

Stitch-Wits

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Come stitch in the company of others! Every Monday (except library holidays). All knitters,crocheters,piecers,tatters,lap quilters,and stitchers of any kind are welcome.

Laptop Lab

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand to assist with personal projects, Microsoft Office, job applications, class work, or provide practice materials. No registration required, but limited to first 10 attendees. Call the library for more information.

Teens On Laptops!

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 3:30 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Laptops are set aside for teen use only in the Community Room. Come on down and do homework, play games, play music, or just surf! Some days we will have wii or other special activities. Brought to you by OC3, our teen advisory council.

Old Colorado City Book Group

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 11:30 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

The Old Colorado City Book Group meets each month to discuss that month's title. All who have read the book are welcome to attend. Feel free to bring your lunch or a snack as we do meet over the lunch hour. A list of titles we will read can be found at ppld.org, programs/events, book clubs.

Summer Reading Volunteer Training

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Summer Reading Volunteers, join us for pizza and an overview of this year's programs, Dig into Reading and Beneath the Surface!

PowerPoint 2007-- Learn On Demand online training

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

PPLD offers free online training in Microsoft Office products to all patrons whose library card starts with a 4. Enhance your job skills. These evening classes will introduce patrons to the subscription database: Learn On Demand, create an account for them, and get them started on one particular product. Prerequisites: Computer Basics and Windows Basics. Patrons must have a library card starting with 4 and know their PIN. Sign up online or call any library. This evening's focus: MS Powerpoint 2007. Call the Old Colorado City Library for more information 719-634-1698.

Breaking the Mold with Michael Garman

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Enjoy a presentation of Colorado Springs artist, Michael Garman. He will discuss his 50-year career followed by a Q&A session. Free event, though seating is limited.

Laptop Lab

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand to assist with personal projects, Microsoft Office, job applications, class work, or provide practice materials. No registration required, but limited to first 10 attendees. Call the library for more information.

Teens On Laptops!

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 3:30 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Laptops are set aside for teen use only in the Community Room. Come on down and do homework, play games, play music, or just surf! Some days we will have wii or other special activities. Brought to you by OC3, our teen advisory council.

Reading Buddies Training

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 4:00 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Teens! Another boring summer staring you in the face? Would you like to help volunteer to help children in grades K - 5 with reading this summer? Register for our Reading Buddies Training. Old Colorado City Library will host a Reading Buddies program every Thursday from 3-5pm in June and July.

Retirement Planning Basics

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Join library staff for a class on Retirement Planning. No investment advice will be offered, but learn about library and online resources that will help you with the basics of estimating what you'll need, what savings options are available, and basic estate planning information. No registration required. Call the library for more information.

Stitch-Wits

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 6:30 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Come stitch in the company of others! Every Monday (except library holidays). All knitters,crocheters,piecers,tatters,lap quilters,and stitchers of any kind are welcome.

Laptop Lab

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand to assist with personal projects, Microsoft Office, job applications, class work, or provide practice materials. No registration required, but limited to first 10 attendees. Call the library for more information.

Teens On Laptops!

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 3:30 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Laptops are set aside for teen use only in the Community Room. Come on down and do homework, play games, play music, or just surf! Some days we will have wii or other special activities. Brought to you by OC3, our teen advisory council.

Reading Buddies

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 3:00 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Trained teen volunteers will help students in grades K-5 practice reading. Free, drop-in program.

Moss Graffiti

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 6:30 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Come help the Old Colorado City Library Teens create some Green Graffiti that will grow all summer!

Summer Morning Fun: Let the Wild Rumpus Circus Begin!

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 10:30 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak

Actor, clown, and juggler Jacob Mills and dancer, aerialist and stilt walker Marcia Miquelon combine their talents to amaze you as you begin your Summer Reading adventure! Stilt dancing, acrobatics, juggling and crazy fun await you – join us! All Friday morning events will take place at the Westside Community Center at 1628 W. Bijou, Colorado Springs 80904.

Walking Tours of Historic Old Colorado City

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 10:30 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak

Join library staff for a 45 minute walking tour of historic Old Colorado City. No registration necessary, but groups should call ahead. Please come prepared for weather--sunny or cool accordingly. In case of rain, a slideshow will be presented in the library meeting room. Contact David if you have questions.

Old Colorado City Yarn Bombing and Knit in Public Day

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 10:30 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak

June 8th is International Yarn Bombing Day, and the first day of World Wide Knit in Public Day. The Stitch-Wits stitching group and OC3 teens will be hosting a yarn bombing of the Old Colorado City Library (pillars, trees, light posts, books!). Have a piece you can add? Come join us! Otherwise just spend a little time knitting in public with us!

Stitch-Wits

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 6:30 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Come stitch in the company of others! Every Monday (except library holidays). All knitters,crocheters,piecers,tatters,lap quilters,and stitchers of any kind are welcome.

Laptop Lab

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand to assist with personal projects, Microsoft Office, job applications, class work, or provide practice materials. No registration required, but limited to first 10 attendees. Call the library for more information.

Teens On Laptops!

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 3:30 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Laptops are set aside for teen use only in the Community Room. Come on down and do homework, play games, play music, or just surf! Some days we will have wii or other special activities. Brought to you by OC3, our teen advisory council.

Reading Buddies

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 3:00 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Trained teen volunteers will help students in grades K-5 practice reading. Free, drop-in program.

MS Word --Learn On Demand online training

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

PPLD offers free online training in Microsoft Office products to all patrons whose library card starts with a 4. Enhance your job skills. These evening classes will introduce patrons to the subscription database: Learn On Demand, create an account for them, and get them started on one particular product. Prerequisites: Computer Basics and Windows Basics. Patrons must have a library card starting with 4 and know their PIN. Sign up online or call any library. This evening's focus: MS Excel. Call the Old Colorado City Library for more information 719-634-1698.

Summer Morning Fun:Steve Weeks – Parents Choice Award Winner!

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:30 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak

Join Kindie musician Steve Weeks for an interactive family romp filled with music, humor and games as he performs his favorites. Come prepared to laugh. Come prepared to sing ...and bring those dancing shoes! All Friday morning events will take place at the Westside Community Center at 1628 W. Bijou, Colorado Springs 80904.