All Library programs are free unless otherwise noted.For more information, visit ppld.org.Shivers Fund presents the sounds of spring in May concertCelebrate spring with the music of soprano Rochelle Small Clifford of New York and violinist Desiree Cedeno-Suarez of Denver in the first concert of 2008 for the Shivers Fund at Pikes Peak Library District.The concert will be held Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m.; cost is $55 and includes a no-host cocktail hour, dinner, and concert. Proceeds benefit the Shivers Fund at Pikes Peak Library District. The concert will be held at the Antlers Hilton Hotel, 4 S. Cascade Ave. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 21. For more information, call 593-8400.In 1993, Peggy and Clarence Shivers established the Shivers Fund and African-American Historical and Cultural Collection at PPLD. Through the Fund the Shivers have brought visual and performing arts from around the country to the Pikes Peak region, and have encouraged the appreciation and talents of youth in the arts. Free Comic Book Day at East Teen CenterThe East Teen Center at Pikes Peak Library District will present its first “Free Comic Book Day” on Saturday, May 3 from noon-5 p.m. Free comic books from Bargain Comics will be given to the first 300 attendees. This free program will include showings of the Japanese animated film by Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” at noon and the film “Unbreakable” at 3 p.m.Comic book author and artist John Porcellino will present a comic art workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. Porcellino is the author of dozens of comics and ‘zines, poetry, and books including Perfect Example, The King-Cat Collection, and Thoreau at Walden. No registration is required.All programs will be held at East Teen Center in East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. For information call 531-6333, x1207.Paws to ReadLet your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws to Read dog. No registration required. Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon – East LibraryWednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchFridays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. – East LibraryCounty Bookmobile ScheduleMONDAYEllicottEllicott Elementary School 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.FalconFalcon Retail Center 1:45 – 4 p.m.TUESDAYCalhanCalhan School 10 a.m. – noonPeytonPeyton Elementary School 1:15 – 3:30 p.m.WEDNESDAYRushMiami-Yoder School 10 a.m. – noon and 1 – 3 p.m.THURSDAYFalconFalcon Retail Center 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.Black Forest12002 Vollmer Road 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.Black Forest and Shoup Roads 1:30 – 4:45 p.m.SATURDAYCalhanCalhan Town Hall 10 – 12:30 p.m.FalconFalcon Retail Center 1:45 – 4 p.m.
