All Library programs are free unless otherwise noted.For more information, visit ppld.org.FALL ’06 Bookmobile ScheduleAug. 27 – Dec. 30County BookmobileMONDAY (No stops on Sept. 4, Oct. 2, and Dec. 25)Ellicott Elementary School 9:30 – 11:45 and 12:30 – 2:30Falcon Retail Center 3:10 – 4TUESDAY (No stops Oct. 24, and Nov. 7)Calhan School 10 – noonPeyton Elementary School 1:15 – 3:30THURSDAY (No stops Nov. 23)Falcon Retail Center 9:45 – 10:45Black Forest12002 Vollmer Road 11:30 – 12:20Black Forest and Shoup Roads 1:30 – 4:45SATURDAYCalhan Town Hall 10 – 12:30Falcon Retail Center 1:30 – 3:45Library exhibits and displays in NovemberBriargate Branch, 9475 Briar Village PointArtwork of Lynne Tolson: Lynne strives to provide inspiration or insight, evoke an emotion or memory and stir the spirit through her art. She developed her collage style by using layers of watercolor paper and colors and rice paper collage. She has earned the purchase award at Art in the Park in St. Joseph, Mo., and her paintings are privately owned coast to coast and in Europe.East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.Photographer Al Schwecke will show nearly 30 works of various sizes. His work focuses on nature, and this exhibit themed “America the Beautiful” will feature images of Glacier National Park, Maroon Bells, Pikes Peak and other locations in the West.SENIOR programs in NovemberAARP 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.Saturday, Nov. 11: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch, 597-7070Thursday, Nov. 9: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch, 597-5377Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 21 and 22: noon – 4 p.m. – Briargate Branch, 260-6882Senior Connection: Health information at the libraryLearn how to locate consumer health information through great resources, such as magazine and journal articles, Web sites and more. Must have experience using the mouse and keyboard; registration is required; call 260-6882.Wednesday, Nov. 15: 9 – 11 a.m. – Briargate BranchLibrary programs for children in NovemberAll Library programs require registration for groups of more than five. Call the library where the program is being held. For more program information, visit ppld.orgNo programs will be held Thursday, November 23. The Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.Paws 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 LibraryWednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchStudy 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.Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. – East LibraryTuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchTuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. – East LibraryChildren’s Book Week CelebrationSuzanne Lively, Balloon Lady Extraordinaire, tells the story of the Three Little Pigs with your help and with many balloons! Enjoy this creative dramatics program, create a wolf and three piggy puppets, and celebrate with cookies and lemonade.Sunday, Nov. 19 at 1:30 p.m. – East LibrarySaturday, Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchSunday, Nov. 26 at 1:30 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch
