August SENIOR CONNECTION programs in AugustRetired or Planning to Retire? How to Avoid the Financial PitfallsMoney Coach Bill Stanley, an independent advisor, will discuss important money issues facing retirees, including money management before retirement, standard of living during retirement, Social Security, taxes, insurance, when to sell your house, and savings bonds. Tues., Aug. 3 – 10:30 a.m. – Rockrimmon Branch Library, 832 Village Center Dr.Senior Lunch & MovieBring a lunch and enjoy a free film – “Something’s Gotta Give,” plus fellowship, coffee, lemonade, and popcorn. Call 531-6333, x2318 for more information. Wed., Aug. 25 at noon – East LibraryChildren’s programsAll children’s programs require pre-registration for groups of more than five. For more program information, visit ppld.org.Paws to Read/Read with a DogMake a new friend, and have a great time while reading with a trained dog.Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon; Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.StorytimesStories and more for children age 3 and older. Check at your branch for story time themes. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – Sand Creek Branch Library, 1821 S. Academy Blvd.Reading Buddies PlusTrained volunteers will help students in grades K-5 with reading, math, social studies, etc. For more information, call 531-6333, x1407. Tues., Aug. 3 from 10 a.m.-noon and 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – East Library; Tues., Aug. 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Penrose Public Library; Wed., Aug. 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. – Penrose Public 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. Fridays at 10:10 a.m. – Sand Creek Branch Library
