All library programs are free unless otherwise noted.For more information, visit ppld.org.Movie NightsJune 10 at 6 p.m.: Hairspray – East Teen Center, East LibraryJune 24 at 6 p.m.: School of Rock – East Teen Center, East LibraryPPLD’s Summer Reading Programs for ChildrenThe Moon Ate My RoomA ladder of birds to the stars, magical orchestras, and beautiful paintings that tell the future – these are just a few stories you’ll hear from writer, performer, and musician Jesse Wilson in this one-person show. Children are encouraged to bring their own original stories to perform on stage! June 17 at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. – Briargate BranchJune 19 at 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryJune 25 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryCatch the Reading BugCome ready to buzz, giggle, and sing with Mary Sue and Cari as they “Catch the Reading Bug” with popping, buzzing, and spinning puppets, along with magical harmonies.June 10 at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. – Briargate BranchJune 18 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryBug Off! Come and dance with ants in your pants. With performer Beth Epley, you’ll hear outrageous tales, hear silly songs, and tell the entire insect kingdom to Bug Off!June 11 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryTarantulas and other Creepy CrawliesSee bugs galore, including tarantulas, millipedes, giant cockroaches, spiders and a scorpion. Tarantula wrangler Rowen Monks introduces these “yuck bugs” and lets you get as close as you want (or not) to these fascinating creatures.June 21 at 1:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchGoing Buggy!Tickled about bugs? Join Heather and Kathy for a swarm of stories about insects from around the world. March with the ants, drum with “Poule and Roach,” and make a “Bug Bag” to take home!June 12 at 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryJune 24 at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. – Briargate Branch A Special Performance by Students from the Colorado College Summer Music FestivalThe 24th annual Colorado College Summer Music Festival, a highly selective intensive three-and-a-half-week program for 48 advanced student musicians, attracts exemplary music students from some of the best music schools in the country and around the world. They will perform works of chamber music.June 26 at 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryStories & CraftsStart with a read-aloud of some great books and add an activity or craft. Themes are listed on the program calendar. Morning programs are appropriate for ages 3 to 8 and afternoon programs for ages 5 to 8. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. – East LibraryPrograms for school-age children:Reading BuddiesTrained volunteers will help students in grades K-5 practice reading! To participate in this free drop-in program, just come to the Children’s area during Reading Buddy times. For more information, call 531-6333, x1412. This program begins June 10 and ends August 6.Tuesdays, from 1:30 – 3 p.m. – Briargate BranchTuesdays, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. – East Library7UpKids ages 7 and older will play games, create cool projects, and hear about great books in an hour of fun. Programs are open to the first 50 kids.Ready? Set? Go!Like competition? We’ll be racing marbles, water vehicles, and cars, and talking about all kinds of racing. Enter our pit crew contest – how fast can you change and rotate?June 11 at 2 p.m. – East LibraryJune 12 at 2 p.m. – Briargate BranchSmall StuffJoin us as we explore all things tiny. Examine microscopic worlds, walk like a bug, and design your very own mini creations.June 18 at 2 p.m. – East LibraryJune 19 at 2 p.m. – Briargate BranchGoing UndergroundBelow the ground, where darkness surrounds, an adventure awaits. Amazing creatures live in this blackness – could humans survive there, too? For fans of City of Ember, Gregor the Overlander, caves, and exploring!June 25 at 2 p.m. – East LibraryJune 26 at 2 p.m. – Briargate BranchSummer Reading ProgramsChildren and Teens – win prizes for reading! Enjoy special programs including shows, films, storytimes, arts, and more. Register online or at your library beginning May 17. Summer Reading will be held May 27 – July 31 at all Pikes Peak Library District locations.County 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.
