All Library programs are free unless otherwise noted.For more information, visit ppld.org.WINTER BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULEJan. 2 – May 26MONDAY (No stops Mar. 5)Ellicott Elementary School: 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 – 2:20 p.m.Falcon Retail Center: 3:10 ñ 4 p.m.TUESDAY (No stops April 3, 17)Calhan School: 10 a.m. to noonPeyton Elementary School: 1:15 – 3:30 p.m.WEDNESDAY (No stops Apr. 18; May 2)Miami-Yoder School: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 ñ 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 ñ 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 MarchBriargate Branch, 9475 Briar Village PointStudent artists from Academy School District 20 will exhibit paintings, drawings, prints, photos, mixed media, ceramics, and sculpture. An artistsí reception will be held Saturday, March 10 at 1 p.m.East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.The Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra will present an informational display about upcoming concerts, which include The ìSt. Paddyís Day Saluteî on March 17, ìYoung Personís Guide to the Orchestraî on April 1, and ìA Day at the Zooî on April 29 featuring the Ballet Society of Colorado Springs. Visit csphilharmonic.org for more information.Louis Cutler, a regional pastel artist, will exhibit her ìChildren of Nigerî series. The series, completed in 1999, documents Cutlerís 1998 stay in the village of Golmi and her visits to some of the outer villages with a medical team.March library programs for childrenPaws 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 BranchFridays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. ñ East LibraryStudy BuddiesTrained volunteers will help students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade with homework or reading practice. Whether youíre working on math, spelling, social studies, science or reading, come study with a buddy. This is a free, drop-in program. The program continues through May 8 with a break March 26-30.Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. – East LibraryTuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. – Briargate BranchTuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. – East LibraryMarch library programs for teens and adultsLlamas at the LibraryCome and meet these gentle animals and have a ìhands-onî experience as you learn more about them from the Touch the Earth Llama Farm.Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. – East Library rGaming NightTeens – play your favorite video games at the library. Games and snacks will be provided. Youíll get to use Playstation 2, XBOX, XBOX 360, Gamecube and library computers. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 531-6333, x1306 to register.Friday, March 9 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. and 6:30 – 9 p.m. – East LibraryCelebrating Women in HistoryCelebrate Womenís History Month with a program presented by internationally acclaimed storyteller Pat Mendoza. Through stories and songs, learn about great women in history, including: Jeannette Pickering Rankin, the first female member of Congress; Jonita Bonham, the only woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross in the Korean War; and Anne Bonny and Mary Read, women Pirates of the Caribbean. This program is appropriate for audiences 10 years old and up. Sunday, March 11 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. – East LibraryBriargate YarnettesBring a needlework project, share the joy of knitting and enjoy a cup of coffee. No registration is required. All ages are welcome. Call 260-6882 for more information.Friday, March 9 and March 23 at 10 a.m. – noon – Briargate BranchA Feast of Books and ChocolateThis monthly book discussion group is for homeschool students in sixth through 12th grade. This month’s book will be ìTies that Bindî by Lensey Namioka. Call 531-6333, x1207 for more information.Thursday, March 15 from 10:30 a.m. – noon – East LibraryBBC (formerly Briargate Book Club)This monthís selection is ìThe Persian Pickle Clubî by Sandra Dallas. Wednesday, March 14 at 10 a.m. – Briargate BranchMarch senior programs at the libraryAARP 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, March 10: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch, 597-7070Tuesday and Wednesday, March 22 and March 23: noon – 4 p.m. – Briargate Branch, 260-6882Senior Lunch and movieBring a lunch and enjoy a free film. No registration required.ìThe Unfinished Life,î Thursday, March 8 at noon – Ruth Holley Branch (PG, 108 minutes)ìGlory Road,î Tuesday, March 27 at noon ñ East Library (PG, 118 minutes)East Library ñ 389-8968; Briargate – 260-6882; Sand Creek Branch ñ 597-7070
