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The first 150 teens who show up with a PPLD library card at this party will skate for free, not including skate rental ($1.50 for regular skates, $3.50 for inline skates). Don’t have a card? Don’t worry! You can sign up for one at the party.

Skate City will provide bus transportation from the Fountain and Old Colorado City library branches. If you are interested in taking a bus to this event, contact Mary Gapko (Fountain Branch, 382-5347) or Tiffany Paisley (Old Colorado City Branch, 634-1698).

And be sure to dress up for the costume contest!

• When: Friday, October 30, 6 – 10 p.m.
• Where: Skate City, 4575 Austin Bluffs Parkway

What is your family’s legacy? Each of us has a story from our ancestors, or even our own to tell. If these stories are unwritten, how will our children know their heritage? It is up to us to document these experiences. Turn your family history into interesting stories, something your children will be proud of and learn from.

Author Linda Weaver Clarke will offer four Family Legacy Writing Workshops on how to turn history into words. The Old Colorado City Branch and Monument Branch will also host ongoing Family History Writing Classes. You can register for all of these offerings and get more information through the links below.

Family Legacy Workshops

• Cheyenne Mountain Branch, Thursday, August 27, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Fountain Branch, Thursday, August 27, 6 – 8 p.m.
• Old Colorado City Branch, Friday, August 28, 10:30 a.m. – noon
• Monument Branch, Friday, August 28, 3 – 5 p.m.

Family History Writing Class

• Old Colorado City Branch, 6:30 – 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through February 2010, beginning September 2
• Monument Branch, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Monday of each month through March 2010, beginning September 21

Hello Earth! A Puppet Show with Patti Smithsonian
Little Red Riding Hood learns from the Wolf about recycling paper instead of chopping down forests. The Three Little Pigs learn about wasting disposable goods and their impact on the environment. The Ant and the Grasshopper remind us to enjoy life. This engaging ‘fairytale with a twist’ puppet show introduces ideas around the important topic of environmental stewardship.

• Mon., March 23 at 10:30 a.m. – Monument Branch
• Tue., March 24 at 10:30 a.m. – Fountain Branch
• Wed., March 25 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East Library
• Wed., March 25 at 2 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch
• Thu., March 26 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – Penrose Library
• Fri., March 23 at 10:30 a.m. – Rockrimmon Branch
• Sat. March 28 at 10:30 a.m.– Ute Pass Branch

Puppet Variations with Bob Aiken
Try a lighthearted piece of Puppet Theater that the whole family can enjoy together. Four puppet styles and four performing techniques form a visual smorgasbord. Its simple approach and positive attitude has touched and brought smiles to folks across the country, at venues ranging from birthday parties to art festivals.

• Tue., March 24 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East Library
• Tue., March 24 at 6:30 p.m. – Old Colorado City Branch
• Wed., March 25 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – Sand Creek Branch
• Wed., March 25 at 2 p.m. – Fountain Branch
• Thu., March 26 at 10:30 a.m. – Cheyenne Mountain Branch
• Thu., March 26 at 2 p.m. – Monument Branch

Rhythm Fun and More With Helen Trencher, “The Percussion Lady”
Spark your imagination and ignite your creativity! Participants will experience a magical time filled with song, story, and rhythm. This interactive program is great for the entire family – ages 2 through 92! Come ready to let your imagination run wild through the joy of rhythmic expression.

• Tue., March 24 at 10:30 a.m. – Monument Branch
• Tue., March 24 at 2 p.m. – Rockrimmon Branch
• Wed., March 25 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m – Penrose Library
• Wed., March 25 at 2 p.m. – Cheyenne Mountain Branch
• Thu., March 26 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East Library
• Thu., March 26 at 2 p.m. – Briargate Branch

Alphabet Songs! A children’s concert with Steve Weeks
Join in this fun, interactive show filled with music, stories and humor for the whole family! Learning your letters has never been so much fun! Steve is a USA Songwriting Competition winner, and included Parents’ Choice and Nappa Honors Winner.

• Tue., March 24 at 10:30 a.m. – Ruth Holley Branch
• Tue., March 24 at 1 p.m. – Cheyenne Mountain Branch
• Tue., March 24 at 4 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch
• Wed., March 25 at 2 p.m. – Briargate Branch
• Wed., March 25 at 7 p.m. – East Library

A Patchwork Quilt of Rhythm, Rhyme, Story and Song
Bonnie Phipps tickles your imagination with a diverse repertoire of participatory songs and stories using her unusual instruments to heighten the action in her tales. Bonnie is a Parent’s Choice Awards winner, a published author, recording artist, a national Autoharp Champion, a contemporary folk singer, a spoons, paper bag, limber-jack, and jaw harp player, a storyteller, a former kindergarten teacher, and an undeniable hit with children.

• Tue., March 24 at 10 and 11 a.m. – Briargate Branch
• Wed., March 25 at 10:20 a.m. – Palmer Lake Branch
• Wed., March 25 at 2 p.m. – Rockrimmon Branch
• Thu., March 26 at 10:30 a.m. – Old Colorado City Branch
• Thu., March 26 at 2 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch

Origami with a Twist!
Join storyteller Denise Gard, as she tells stories using the ancient art of
Origami. Learn the techniques and create a Samurai Helmet. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Registration required.

Funky Fairytales 19 presents Snoring Beauties and Other Strange Stuff
Now in their 19th year of performing, Pikes Peak Library District’s favorite acting troupe presents Bruce Hale’s Snoring Beauty and other frankly funny tales to tickle your fancy! Recommended for ages 4 and older.

• Tue., March 24 at 10:30 a.m. – Rockrimmon Branch
• Tue., March 24 at 2 p.m. – Penrose Library
• Fri., March 27 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East Library
• Fri., March 27 at 2 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch
• Fri., March 27 at 4 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch

Dream City
Just imagine a city far, far into the future. Design your vision of what that city would look like in this creative hands-on workshop. Register at your library. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

• Mon., March 23 at 2 p.m. – Cheyenne Branch
• Mon., March 23 at 2 :30 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch
• Thu., March 26 at 10:30 a.m. – Ruth Holley Branch
• Thu., March 26 at 2 p.m. – East Library
• Thu., March 26 at 2 p.m. – Fountain Branch
• Fri., March 27 at 2 p.m. – Briargate Branch

Join us as British storyteller Danyda spins some holiday tales from many cultures for your enjoyment. Danyda will capture your interest and your heart as she shares the world and its stories with you! A craft activity will follow.

• Sat., December 27 at 10 a.m. – Fountain Branch
• Sat., December 27 at 1:30 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch

Artists who studied at the Broadmoor Art Academy, later the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, were a close-knit, articulate, lively group. Many of the painted murals were funded by New Deal Programs during the Depression. Archie Musick saved a number of the letters written by these artists and friends between 1929 and 1944.

To bring their stories into All Pikes Peak Reads 2008, readers will present the letters written, accompanied by music of the time and images of the writers and their artwork.

• Sunday, October 5 at 3 p.m. – East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., call 531-6333, x1212
• Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m. – Fountain Branch, 230 S. Main St., call 382-5347

The innovative Manitou Art Theater will stage three performances of A Bowl of Dust as part of All Pikes Peak Reads 2008. The play features a lost and rediscovered diary, a hobo’s secret, and a miner’s forgotten dreams. Travel back in time and discover Colorado through the eyes of a child of the 1930s. The production is presented by Birgitta De Pree (right) with live music by Benjamin Pratt.

• Sat., September 27 at 10 a.m. – Fountain Branch, 230 S. Main St.
• Sat., September 27 at 2 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch, 685 N. Murray Blvd.
• Sun., September 28 at 2 p.m. – East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.

Every month we enjoy public screenings of current releases in our comfortable Community Room on a full sized screen. The whole family is encouraged to join us the second Wednesday evening of every month at 6:30 p.m. for Family Film Fun — kids can even wear pajamas! This month, on March 12, we are showing Martian Child.

The last Friday of the month, we have Bring a Lunch and Enjoy a Movie. You bring a sack lunch and we provide the movie. March 28 at 1:00 p.m. join us for No Reservations.

Contact the Fountain Branch, 382-5347, for further information. See you at the movies!

Don’t miss this demonstration presenting this popular mascot of the Air Force Academy. Cadets from the Academy will bring live falcons and give a brief description of how they are trained. The cadets will also share other information about life at the Academy. When: Saturday, February 23, 1:00 p.m. Where: Fountain Branch, 230 S Main St, Fountain

For further information, contact the Fountain Branch, 719-382-5347.

Don’t miss “Meet Private Brown”, January 17, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fountain Branch! The Library will start off its monthly local history series with this special presentation, performed by William Thomas of the Pikes Peak Library District’s Special Collection department. Thomas will assume the character of Private John Brown, wearing authentic military uniform of the period. John Brown was a member of Zebulon Pike’s famous expedition of 1806.

The Pike Bicentennial web site summarizes:

“Little is known about Private John Brown, other than that he was a private–even though he was in his 50s during this expedition. He died in St. Louis aged 86. Later in the expedition, while the men were suffering terribly in the Wet Mountain Valley in late January 1807, he would openly grumble, and say what most of the rest only thought. Pike threatened him with “instant death” if he heard any more complaining.”

The presentation is sure to be not only informative, but entertaining and should be of interest to all families with school age children and up.

Call the Fountain Branch at 382-5347 for further information.

Fountain Branch Community Room
1st Thursdays 7 – 8:30 p.m. ( Nov 1, Dec 6 )

This monthly class explores different ways to use Internet resources to aid your research. Past topics have included DNA trails, mapping homestead land, and headstone rubbings and recordation.

For more information on this month’s topic, call Pam at the Fountain Branch, 382-5347.

Here are two pictures from our cemetery survey. They are being posted online at a free genealogy website, thus providing access to the public.

www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/co/elpaso/photos/tombstones/fairviewfount/a5200002.jpg
www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/co/elpaso/photos/tombstones/fairviewfount/b4200001.jpg