All library programs are free unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit ppld.org.SENIOR CONNECTION programs for MayWills, Trusts, & Estate PlanningAttorney Gordon Williams will give a presentation on wills, trusts and estate planning. No reservations are necessary.Mon., May 16 at 10:30 a.m. – Cheyenne Mountain BranchAARP 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., May 6 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Bring a lunch) – Ruth Holley Branch, 685 N. Murray Blvd. (597-5377)Sat., May 14 from 10 a.m. – 6 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.Fri., May 13 at noon – Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, “The Accidental Tourist”Thurs., May 19 at noon – Sand Creek Branch, “National Treasure”CHILDREN’S Library programs for MayAll 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, 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 LibraryStudy BuddiesTrained volunteers will help students in grades K-5 with reading. For more information, call 531-6333, ext.1412.Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – East LibraryThursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – East LibraryBook BreakA short read-aloud session particularly suitable for preschoolers.Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.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 BranchStorytimesStories and more for children age three and older. During the first week of May, there will be special storytimes featuring guest storytellers who are nurses at Memorial Hospital. Check your branch or in the children’s section for other storytime themes.Tuesdays at 10 a.m. – Fountain Branch, 501 E. Iowa Ave.Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. – Ruth Holley BranchWednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – Sand Creek BranchWednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryFamily Fun @ your library: Caring Hearts and Hands: Nurses Hear MemorialHospital nurses share stories and learn more about how they help people in the community. Put your hands to work with fun crafts.Sun., May 1 at 1:30 p.m. – Sand Creek BranchThurs., May 5 at 7 p.m. – Ruth Holley BranchSat., May 7 at 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryAlien AnticsMake an amazing bottle being and discover some aliens in children’s fiction.Sat., May 14 at 1:30 p.m. – Ruth Holley BranchNotables:FOR TEENSTeen Battle of the BandsIs your band the best in the Pikes Peak Region? Enter the library’s Battle of the Bands by submitting one song on audiotape or CD by June 15. Applications and complete rules are available at all libraries and at ppld.org starting May 1. For more information, e-mail cgenato@ppld.org or call 531-6333, x2338.FOR BUSINESS OWNERSMinding Your BusinessLearn about business resources available at the library by attending a free tour before the library opens; registration is not necessary. For more information, call 531-6333,ext. 2308. All classes are at Penrose Library Sat., May 7 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and Wed., May 25 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.COUNTY LIBRARY SCHEDULEMondayEllicott – Ellicott Elementary 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.TuesdayCalhan – Calhan School 10 a.m. – NoonPeyton – Peyton Elementary School 1:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.WednesdayRush – Miami Yoder School 10 a.m. – Noon; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.ThursdayFalcon – Falcon Retail Center 9:45 a.m. – 11 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.FridayEdison – Edison School 11 a.m. – NoonHanover – Hanover School 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.SaturdayCalhan – Calhan Town Hall 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Falcon – Falcon Retail Center 1:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:Tuesday(No stops May 10)
