All Library programs are free unless otherwise noted.For more information, visit ppld.orgThe East Library art gallery will feature nature photography by Christine Pitto in March. Pitto’s work includes small format color, with some black and white images. Pitto enjoys capturing flowers, animals and scenes from travel and home.March 1 – 31 – East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.Artist Terry Barber, a retired teacher who has collected items from around the world, will display collage works and greeting cards that show creativity with stamps, watercolor, ephemera and mixed media.March 1-31 – East LibrarySENIOR CONNECTION programs in MarchAARP 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. The eight-hour course is $10. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Bring a lunch for classes longer than four hours.Thursday, March 9 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch, 597-5377Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch, 597-7070Stop identity theftThis program will provide information on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, how identity theft occurs, who is most vulnerable and what to do if it happens to you. Urzsala Teterwak, a chartered retirement planning counselor, will present the program. Registration is required. Call 260-6882 to register or for more information.Friday, March 3 at 10 a.m. – Briargate Branch“Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” workshopGrandparents who find themselves faced with the daunting task of raising their grandchildren are often overwhelmed with the challenges. Presentations include “Positive Discipline: Dealing with Emotional and Behavior Issues,” “Taking Care of Yourself,” and “Legal Issues.” There will be community resource booths, door prizes and (limited) day care for children in kindergarten through fifth grade only. “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” is a free workshop sponsored by the Senior Resource Council Education Committee and Pikes Peak Library District.Call 444-5226 to register. Registration is required for day care.Saturday, March 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – East Library55+ senior computer classesThe library offers basic computer courses designed especially for people 55 years old plus. Classes are offered at various locations throughout the library district. All courses require registration. Check your local branch for times, availability, class prerequisites and registration requirements.Call these branches for more information and to register.East Library or Penrose Library – 389-8968Ruth Holley Branch – 597-5377Rockrimmon Branch – 593-8000Sand Creek Branch – 597-7070PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND TEENAGERSThree great American novelsDiscuss the works of some of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century. Works include F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” John Dos Passos’ “The Big Money” (the third novel in his U.S.A trilogy), and Robert Penn Warren’s “All the King’s Men.” Participate in discussions on the main ideas, characters, plots, conflicts, language and settings of the novels. This free educational class is offered through a partnership with the PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning and Pikes Peak Library District. Participants are encouraged to bring a canned good donation for Silver Key.Mondays, March 6 and March 13 at 9:30 a.m. – East LibraryHorticultural Art SocietyBarbara Colvin, owner of Bliss Gardens in Colorado Springs, will teach the basics of pruning. The class will include a live demonstration.Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. – East LibraryForming a nonprofit that lastsThis workshop offers an overview of paperwork and filing requirements for forming a nonprofit, as well as the critical structures that ensure your organization stays strong. Includes incorporation, IRS and Colorado Secretary of State guidelines and criteria, board roles and the seven mandatory functions of successful nonprofits. The workshop will be lead by Brinah Acton, vice president of organizational development for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. For information or to register, call 531-6333, x 2335 or e-mail lharrison@ppld.org. Workshops are free, but space is limited.Wednesday, March 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. – East Library, 2nd floor conference roomThursday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryMusic workshopThis class is a new concept in music instruction, emphasizing music theory, improvisation, playing in a band and professionalism. The class is sponsored by the Yellow Dog Blues Band, Pikes Peak Blues Community, Fall River Music, Pikes Peak Library District and the Channel Cats, and presented by the Pikes Peak Blues Community. The class is free and open to the public. For more information, call 685-1861, x 42.Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. – East LibraryFOR TEENSA feast of books and chocolateThis monthly book discussion group is for home-schooled students in seventh through 12th grade. This month’s book feature is “Sabriel” by Garth Nix. Call 531-6333, x 1207 for more information.Colorado Fifth Congressional District arts competitionThis arts competition for high school students in grades nine through 12 is open to each high school in the Fifth Congressional District. Students may submit up to five works of two-dimensional art created during the 2005-2006 school year. This year’s theme is “The Artists Choice.” The artwork must be no larger than 30 inches-by-30 inches, unframed, or 32 inches-by-32 inches, framed. Only paintings, drawings and prints will be accepted. Art will be exhibited in the East Library art gallery from April 3 to 28. A reception will be held April 22 at the East Library to recognize winners. Student entry forms will be accepted through March 15. Artwork must be delivered between March 13 and March 28 to 104 S. Cascade, Colorado Springs. For more information, call (719) 520-0055, (719) 495-2840, or e-mail ellen.cesarone@mail.house.gov.Stress management for teens: natural beautyThis free teen program is the third in a three-part series on stress management. Participants will create homemade bath and beauty products. To register, call 531-6333, x 1309 or x 1310.Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. – East LibraryMARCH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDRENDisney on Ice Presents Princess ClassicsEncourage your child’s reading with a special promotion, courtesy of Disney on Ice and the Pikes Peak Library District. Through March 20, children can earn a voucher to “Disney on Ice Presents Princess Classics” by reading seven books about fairy tales or other royal fanfare and completing a reading log, signed by parents or guardians. Reading logs are available at PPLD locations during the promotion. Vouchers are redeemable for March 22 and 23.How do I do this? animal reportsThis class for children ages 8-12 shows students how to research animal reports. Class prerequisites: experience using a computer mouse and familiarity with a keyboard. Call 531-6333, x 1401 for more information and registration.Monday, March 6 at 9 a.m. – East LibraryScience is funHelp the staff from “Science Matters,” as they demonstrate some amazing scientific principles for children.Saturday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. – Ruth Holley BranchSaturday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchSunday, March 19 at 1:30 p.m. – East LibraryImagination Celebration spring break events at the libraryJim Jackson’s “Art Guffaw Imagines” – clown who could not drawMonday, March 27 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryTuesday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. – Ruth Holley BranchWednesday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. – Rockrimmon BranchDrums and songs of Africa and the CaribbeanMonday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. – Sand Creek BranchFriday, March 31 at 3 p.m. – Briargate BranchThe Further Adventures of Mr. Softy Puppet ShowWednesday, March 29 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – Sand Creek BranchThursday, March 30 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryThe Most Magnificent Gift in the WorldMonday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. – Ruth Holley BranchTuesday, March 28 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – Briargate BranchArt ExplorersTuesday, March 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. – East LibraryTuesday, March 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. – Briargate BranchWednesday, March 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. – East LibraryThursday, March 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. – East LibraryThursday, March 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. – Briargate Branch“Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta” FunsiesTuesday, March 28 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryMars to Meriwether: A Whimsical ExplorationWednesday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. – Briargate BranchWednesday, March 29 at 2 p.m. – Ruth Holley BranchFunky Fairytales 16 presents “Once Upon Some Real Cool Stuff”Tuesday, March 28 at 2 p.m. – Sand Creek BranchTuesday, March 28 at 4 p.m. – Ruth Holley BranchWednesday, March 29 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryWednesday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchONGOING CHILDREN’S PROGRAMSThere will be no regular programming during the week of March 27- 31.StorytimeStories and more for children age 3 and older. Check your branch for storytime themes.Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. – Briargate BranchTuesday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchTuesdays at 10:30 a.m. – Ruth Holley BranchWednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryWednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – Sand Creek BranchToddler timeThis program is an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading for 1- and 2-year-old children and caregivers. Please check your branch for holiday week variations in regular programs.Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30, 10, and 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryWednesdays at 10:05 and 10:45 a.m. – Ruth Holley BranchFridays at 10:10 a.m. – Sand Creek BranchPaws 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 LibraryTuesdays from 3:45 – 5 p.m. – Ruth Holley BranchWednesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchFridays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. – East LibraryStudy BuddiesTrained volunteers will help students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade with homework or reading practice. Whether you’re working on math, spelling, social studies, science or reading, come study with a buddy. This is a free, drop-in program. Just come to the children’s area during Study Buddy times.Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchTuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. – East LibraryWednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. – East Library
