All library programs are free unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit ppld.orgLibrary World Music Series – free concertZydeco singer Geno Delafose and his band, French Rockin’ Boogie, will bring a musical gumbo of Cajun, R & B, country and blues to Colorado Springs on July 22 as part of Pikes Peak Library District’s World Music Series.Geno Delafose fuses his Creole roots and modern voice to usher in a new era of zydeco music. Delafose, awarded the “Best Zydeco Artist” at the 2003 Big Easy Awards in New Orleans, has helped the genre crossover to a wider audience. His most recent album, “Everybody’s Dancin’,” is packed with fresh sounds and the traditional flavor of old-fashioned waltzes, two-steps, blues and soul. He sings in English and French, and is one of the few zydeco artists to play both the button and piano accordion.The band hails from Southwest Louisiana, and Delafose divides his time between touring and operating his ranch outside of Eunice in Louisiana’s bayou country, where he breeds cattle and raises quarter horses.This is the third concert in PPLD’s World Music Series, which features artists from around the world. The event is sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, the Bee Vradenburg Foundation and Colorado College. The concert will be held at The Colorado College Shove Chapel at 8:30 p.m. on July 22. The doors open at 8 p.m. This concert is free, but advance ticket reservations are required. For ticket information, call 531-6333, x1234.Library exhibits and displays in July**Andrew Carnegie funded more than 1,600 library buildings in the United States – 35 were built in Colorado. Today, only 18 of those Carnegie buildings in the state are still open and operating as libraries. Take a photographic tour of these historic Colorado buildings and learn about the Old Colorado City Carnegie Library Preservation Campaign.July 1 to July 31 at Monument Branch, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument**A display of prehistoric mammals, protomammals and dinosaurs from the collection of Sam Marsh will intrigue patrons.July 1 to July 31 at Monument Branch**Karen Standridge specializes in large, colorful, interpretive landscapes of Colorado as well as South America, Mexico and Europe. Rich colors enliven her interpretive landscapes in watercolor and oil.July 1 to July 31 at Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave.**Presidential memorabilia of the J. Edgar Hoover and Richard Nixon administrations collected by William J. Hopkins during his 40-year career at the White House will be on display.July 1 to July 31 at East LibrarySENIOR CONNECTION programs for JulyAARP Mature Safe Driving ProgramThe AARP Mature Safe Driving Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom driver refresher course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. Upon successfully completing the course, graduates may present their course completion certificate to their insurance agents for a discount. A minimum of 10 students is required for the class to be held. Charge for the eight-hour course is $10. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call the individual branch to pre-register.Fri., July 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Bring a lunch) – Ruth Holley Branch, 685 N. Murray Blvd. (597-5377)Sat., July 9 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Bring a lunch) – Sand Creek Branch, 1821 S. Academy Blvd. (597-7070)Senior Lunch & MovieBring a lunch and enjoy a free film. Registration is not necessary.Thurs., July 14 at noon – Ruth Holley Branch – “Raising Helen”Wed., July 20 at noon – Sand Creek Branch – “October Sky”For more information on other senior programs, including computer classes, visit www.ppld.org or call the library at 389-8968.CHILDREN’S Library program highlights for JulyAll children’s programs require pre-registration for groups of more than five.Call the library where the program is being held. For more program information and a complete list of programs, visit ppld.orgPaws to Read/Read with a DogPractice your reading with a Paws to Read dog and its human companion (a reading buddy). No registration is required, just come and read.Mondays from 10 a.m.-noon – East LibraryTuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Ruth Holley BranchThursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. – East LibrarySnuggle-Up StorytimesChildren age 3 and older are invited to come in their pajamas and bring a favorite cuddly to these evening story times for the whole family.Wednesdays at 7 p.m. – East LibraryToddler Time!A program for 1 and 2 year-olds (plus a caring adult) that introduces the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading.Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30, 10, and 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryWednesdays at 10 and 10:45 a.m. – Ruth Holley BranchFridays at 10:10 a.m. – Sand Creek BranchWings in the Sky – the AFA FalconersMeet the falcons, the U.S. Air Force Academy mascots, and their handlers.Wed., July 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the East LibraryTues., July 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Ruth Holley BranchThere all kinds of programs for kids provided this summer by the Pikes Peak Library District. Check it out at www.ppld.org.July programs for adults and teensVisit the Web site for a complete list.Colorado Master Gardener Plant ClinicTuesdays, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Monument branchColorado College Summer Music Festival PerformanceStudent musicians from the Colorado College Summer Music Student Festival will perform works of chamber music. The concert is free, and the students represent various states, Canada and eight foreign countries. Stories for children follows the concert. For more information, visit www.coloradocollege.edu/summerprograms.Fri., July 1 at 10 a.m. at the East Library – 5550 N. UnionCOUNTY LIBRARY SCHEDULESummer Bookmobile ScheduleMonday (No stops on July 4, Aug. 8)Ellicott – Ellicott Plaza 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Falcon – Falcon Retail Center 3:10 p.m. – 4 p.m.Tuesday (No stops on July 12)Calhan – Calhan School 10 a.m. – NoonPeyton – Hwy. 24 and Peyton Hwy 1:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Wednesday (No stops on July 27)Rush – Rush CafÈ 10 a.m. – Noon; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Thursday (No stops on July 28)Falcon – Falcon Retail Center 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Black Forest – 12002 Vollmer Rd 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Black Forest – Black Forest and Shoup roads 1:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Friday (No stops on July 29)Otero Elementary, July 1, 15; Aug. 12, 261650 Charmwood Drive 9:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Soaring Eagle Elementary, July 8, 22; Aug. 5, 194710 Harrier Ridge Drive 9:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Remington Elementary, Peterson Rd. and Pony Tracks – 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.SaturdayCalhan – Calhan Town Hall 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Falcon – Falcon Retail Center 1:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.
