inform ~ empower ~ inspire ~ entertainAll Library programs are free unless otherwise noted.All Library facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.Events at the High Prairie BranchFor childrenToddler TimeIn this program, 1- and 2-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.Tuesdays at 10 and 10:30 a.m.Paws to ReadLet your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws to Read dog. No registration required. Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:40 p.m.StorytimeChildren ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful environment.Thursdays at 10 and 10:45 a.m. For the familyFamily movie nightCome to the High Prairie Library to see a fun movie. Bring a blanket or pillow and enjoy this family-friendly movie. This month’s movie is “Yogi Bear” (rated PG, 80 min.).Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m.Llamas in the LibraryMeet a gentle llama from Touch the Earth Ranch in Black Forest and learn about their amazing wool. Turn wool into felt and see how to spin it into thread. Listen as owners Mike Shealy and Marlice Van Zandt share their llama lore.Saturday, May 14, 10:30 a.m.Teen programmingVolunteer Training for Summer Reading ProgramVolunteering for Summer Reading? Plan to attend one of the two training sessions. Registration is required.Saturday, May 21, 4 – 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 31, 2 – 3:30 p.m.Anime ClubCalling all anime lovers! Each month, we watch and discuss a different anime. Recommended for ages 13 and up.Friday, May 13, 4 – 5:30 p.m.Adult programsHomeschool lunch at the LibraryBring your lunch and enjoy some socialization with other home school families. Learn about thunderstorm safety with the KKTV 11 weather team. Registration is required. Please let us know which grade your children are in. Lunch is from noon-1 p.m. and the weather program is from 1-2 p.m. Call 260-3650 for more information.Wednesday, May 25, noon – 2 p.m.MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICES SCHEDULEMONDAYBlack Forest, 12002 Vollmer Road 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.Black Forest, Black Forest and Shoup Roads 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1 – 4:30 p.m.TUESDAYCalhan, Calhan School 10 a.m. – noonPeyton, Peyton Elementary School 1:15 – 3:30 p.m.SATURDAYCalhan, Calhan Town Hall 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Peyton, Peyton Elementary School 1:40 – 3:45 p.m.
