All library programs are free unless otherwise noted.For more information, visit ppld.org.Library district presents Spring Break @ the libraryÆFree children’s programs from March 25 to March 28Puppets & things on stringsMark Hellerstein combines comedy, theater and melodrama with his cast of puppet friends and his ventriloquism skills.Tuesday, March 25 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., East Library (10:30 interpreted for the deaf)Wednesday, March 26 at 2 p.m., Briargate Branch (does not include marionettes)Hunk-ta-bunk-ta music and family timeBring everyone to this lively concert by award-winning songwriter and recording artist, Katherine Dines. Look for audience participation, movement, sing-alongs, story songs, sign language, zany props and more.Tuesday, March 25 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Briargate BranchFunky fairytales 18 – the truth about the big bad wolfThe library players return for their 18th year, and the big bad wolf finally gets to tell the story of his life! The skits are based on the books “Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf,” “The Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing,” “Bad Boys Get Cookie,” and “Where’s The Big Bad Wolf?” Thursday, March 27 at 2 p.m., Sand Creek BranchThursday, March 27 at 4 p.m., East LibraryStone SoupThis well-known story gets a retelling with unusual ingredients, including a hungry tiger fish and a pickle named Ben. And, of course, rocks! Join Leroy Leonard in a delightful play about goof sticks and soup stones. Tuesday, March 25 at 2 p.m., East LibraryWednesday, March 26 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Sand Creek BranchWednesday, March 26 at 2 p.m., Ruth Holley BranchCIRKOO!Join Mr. and Mrs. Guffaw as they create joyous clown mayhem in their very smallcircus ring. Silly stunts and belly laughs abound as world-class clowns Jim Jackson and Birgitta DePree present their latest comic concoction of magic, juggling, puppetry and disaster.Monday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m., Sand Creek BranchWednesday, March 26 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., East LibrarySound ideasGet lessons from around the world through the wondrous musical instruments that musician Michael Stanwood has collected in his travels. He plays them all, and invites the audience to join him in a unique, interactive and often hilarious program.Tuesday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m., Ruth Holley BranchFriday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m., Briargate BranchCeltic legends and talesCome and listen to Irish Storyteller Clare Muireann Murphy as she spins tales of the “Fianna,” ancient warriors of Ireland, of Irish warrior queens, of faeries and magic, and tales of giants from Ireland’s mystical storytelling landscape. For children ages 7 and older.Monday, March 24 at 11 a.m., East Library Art experience workshopsMake a marbled paper earth and create a multi-media collage to design your artistic interpretation of the world community. For children ages 7 and older. Registration is required; call the branch to register.Monday, March 24 at 2 p.m., Ruth Holley BranchThursday, March 27 at 3 p.m., Briargate BranchFriday, March 28 at 2:30 p.m., Sand Creek BranchBe a storytelling star!Learn how to entertain your friends in this fun, interactive workshop that teaches children ages 8 -12 how to tell stories with confidence. Denise Gard will teach children how to use voice, inflection, accents and drama to bring a story alive. Registration is required; call the branch to register.Friday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m., East LibraryFriday, March 28 at 2 p.m., Ruth Holley BranchSENIOR CONNECTIONAARP 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. Class size is limited and registration is required. Bring a lunch for classes longer than four hours.Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19 from noon – 4 p.m. at the Briargate BranchCrafting ClubFor knitters, crocheters, quilters, and those with any other small portable handcraft.Monday, March 31 from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Ruth Holley BranchCounty 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.
