All Library programs are free unless otherwise noted.For more information, visit ppld.org.Library Art Committee VacancyLove art – volunteers neededThe Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees is accepting applications through Aug. 1 to fill a vacancy on the art evaluation committee. Members serve for two years, with a possible one-year extension.Art committee members review works submitted by local artists for exhibits at PPLD facilities. Committee meetings are scheduled once or twice a year and last about 2.5 hours.Candidates need to submit a letter of intent listing their credentials to the PPLD Board of Trustees, c/o Cathy Genato; P.O. Box 1579; Colorado Springs, CO 80901-1579.For more information, call 531-6333, x2338 or email cgenato@ppld.org.Library exhibits and displays in July“One Artist – Two Worlds” is an exhibition featuring the works of Colorado Springs artist Dennis Woods, who works in oil painting and photography. This exhibit will feature more than 35 pieces of Woods’ impressionistic paintings and photography. Woods was recently accepted into the Oil Painters of America. His works can also be viewed at www.denniswoodsfineart.com www.denniswoodsfineart.com and www.denniswoodsphotography.com www.denniswoodsphotography.comJuly 1 – 31 – Briargate BranchThe Colorado Springs Calligraphy Guild, Summit Scribes, presents its 2006 Mystery Project! We are delighted to display our calligraphic samplers illustrating a variety of talents and techniques. For six consecutive months, each guild member was given the same set of instructions, one set for each portion of the sampler, to be completed in secret.July 1 – 31 – Penrose LibraryThe Red Cross is sponsoring a display focused on family and individual emergency preparedness, including first aid/CPR emergencies and disasters, such as house fires, wildfires, tornados, floods and thunderstorms. The display will include tips and tools for family preparedness, a schedule of the Red Cross’s first aid/CPR courses and displays pertaining to pet first aid and wilderness first aid.July 1 – 31 – East LibraryFor teens – Second Battle of the BandsTeens, is your band boss? Enter the library’s Battle of the Bands to prove it! Six bands will be chosen to “play off” at Acacia Park on Aug. 5. Register by submitting one song on audiotape or CD by June 15. Application brochures with complete rules will be available at any library branch after May 15 or on the Teen Zone at ppld.org. For more information, e-mail cgenato@ppld.org cgenato@ppld.org or call 531-6333, x2338.
