All Library programs are free unless otherwise noted.For more information, visit ppld.org.WINTER BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Jan. 2 – May 26MONDAY (No stops on Feb. 19, Mar. 5)Ellicott Elementary School: 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 – 2:20 p.m.Falcon Retail Center: 3:10 – 4 p.m.TUESDAY (No stops Jan. 9, April 3, 17)Calhan School: 10 a.m. to noonPeyton Elementary School: 1:15 – 3:30 p.m.WEDNESDAY (No stops Feb. 7; Apr. 18; May 2)Miami-Yoder School: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 – 3 p.m.THURSDAYFalcon 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.FRIDAYEdison School: 11 a.m. to noonHanover School: 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.SATURDAYCalhan Town Hall: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Falcon Retail Center: 1:45 – 4 p.m.Special Spring Break StopFriday, March 30 at Ellicott Plaza, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 – 3:15 p.m.For your convenience, book drops are located in front of Henderson Propane Service in Ellicott, the Town Hall in Calhan, the Falcon Retail Center in Falcon, and the Rush Cafe in Rush, CO.Library exhibits and displays in January (for a complete list visit the Web site)East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.Briargate Branch, 9475 Briar Village PointView drawings, paintings, photographs and pottery of art teachers from Academy School District 20.East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.Gaetan Dery will show photographs in this exhibit titled “Mother Nature.” Dery first began taking pictures at age 10. He takes advantage of both film-based and digital photography by using a film camera along with digital processing and editing technology.Call for artistsThe Pikes Peak Library District Art Evaluation Committee will be jurying art for exhibit in library galleries. Hanging artwork is approved for exhibit based on the quality of each individual artist’s talent. The Committee will meet Jan. 23 in the Carnegie Reading Room at Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. Interested artists are asked to submit five pieces of art, exactly as they would appear in a show, between 10 a.m. and noon. Art must be picked up the same day from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Artists whose work is accepted will receive notification within two weeks with details about when and where exhibits will be hung. For more information, contact cgenato@ppld.org or 531-6333, x2338.Free library computer classes in JanuaryFor a complete list of computer classes available at your library, visit ppld.org.January library programs for children (visit the Web site for a complete list)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. The program begins Jan. 8 and runs through May 8 with a break March 26-30.Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. – East LibraryTuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. – East LibraryTuesdays from 3:30 – 5 p.m. – Briargate BranchLlamas at the libraryCome and meet these gentle animals and have a “hands-on” experience as you learn more about them from Touch the Earth Llama Farm.Saturday, Jan. 13 at 1:30 p.m. – Ruth Holley BranchSunday, Jan. 28 at 1:30 p.m. – Sand Creek BranchLibrary Luau!Can’t get away to the islands? Don’t let the winter weather get you down. Come to our 2nd annual library Luau! We’ll have stories, snacks, games, crafts and even a hula lesson.Saturday, Jan. 20 at 1:30 p.m. – Briargate BranchJanuary library programs for teens and adults (visit the Web site for a complete list)Teen advisory group meetingsPSST (Penrose Super Squad for Teens) meets Thursday, Jan. 4 and Jan. 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Penrose LibraryNYAC (North Youth Advisory Council) meets Thursday, January 11 from 5:30-7 p.m. at East LibraryGO (Get Organized) Month: Paper Paper EverywhereJoin professional organizer Cari Pemberton for a great program on handling your paperwork. Learn how long to save important documents, how to reduce the influx of junk mail, how to process mail, and how to file papers so you can actually find them again.Thursday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. – Briargate BranchBriargate Book ClubThis monthly book group will discuss “Plainsong” by Kent Haruf. New members are welcome and no registration is required. Call 260-6882 for more information.Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. – Briargate BranchJanuary senior programs at the library (visit the Web site for a complete list)AARP 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, January 13 from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch, 597-7070Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16 and 17 from noon – 4 p.m. – Briargate Branch, 260-6882Saturday, Jan. 13: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch, 597-7070Thursday, Jan. 4: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch, 597-5377Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 16 and 17: noon – 4 p.m. – Briargate Branch, 260-6882E-mail ILearn how to set up a free e-mail account in Yahoo. Must have experience using the mouse and the keyboard. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 260-6882 for more information or to register.Wednesday, January 17 from 9 – 11 a.m. – Briargate BranchE-mail IIReview e-mail terminology, learn e-mail etiquette and use an e-mail address book; learn to attach a document or photos to messages. Must have experience using the mouse and the keyboard. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 260-6882 to for more information or to register.Wednesday, January 24 from 9 – 11 a.m. – Briargate BranchSenior Lunch and movieBring a lunch and enjoy a free film. No registration required.”In Good Company,” Thursday, Jan. 11 at noon – Ruth Holley Branch (PG, 1 hour, 38 minutes)”The DaVinci Code,” Wednesday, Jan. 31 at noon – East Library (PG – 2 hours 29 minutes)Yarnettes Knitting GroupJoin this free knitting, crocheting, and needlework group. Bring your project and share a cup of coffee and you love of knitting. People of all experience levels are welcome. This group meets every second and fourth Friday of the month.Friday, Jan. 12 and 26 from 10 a.m. – noon – Briargate Branch
