Programs and Events for Adults: Fountain Library

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Nature Adventures

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Treasue Hunt! Let's take a hike and look for all the treasures of nature. Prizes and snacks! For grades 1 to 5.

Food Assistance Outreach

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Need Financial Assistance?

Come to the library and apply for assistance programs in a confidential setting. Every 3rd Friday, we can help you apply for:

SNAP (Formerly food stamps)
OR Colorado Employment first (increasing employment for food assistance recipients)

Applications without application help are also available for LEAP – the program designed to help pay heating costs.
Care and Share also can supply nutrition information and connections to local food banks.

Call for an appointment today:
Allegra Roybal – 719-528-1247
Ask for the bookmark that is the list of required documents needed for your appointment.

Appointments available on every 3rd Friday at:
Ruth Holley Library – 10a.m – 1p.m.
Fountain Library – 2p.m. – 5p.m.

Stich in the Ditch Quilters

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Bring your quilting, knitting, crochet or any other craft that you can bring to the library. A great resource for help with your craft. Lot of fun and conversation

Teen Craft Day @ Fountain Library

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Teen Craft Day: Teen will be using t-shirts to make pillows and book bags and other cool things. We will be sewing by hand and using sewing machines. Space and supplies are limited so please register online or with a staff member.

Family Fun: Raptors Alive!

When: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Nature’s Educators from Aurora is bringing
three live birds of prey for you to meet! Learn
about their lives and adaptations, and be very
close to these amazing birds.

Teen Council @ Fountain Library

When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

You are invited to meet other teens and help plan future programs. We need you! Teens can make a difference at the Library. We need teen volunteers to help out with upcoming events at the library and around town. This does count for community service hours for your school. So come and volunteer today

Teen Reads @ Fountain Library

When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Teens share what they are currently reading and maybe hear about a new book that they would like to try.

Study session

When: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Study Session

Fountain Book Club

When: Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

This month we will be reading "Penny Pinchers Club" by:Sarah Strohmeyer. Each month a book is selected to be read and discussed. Everyone welcome.

Teen Volunteer Training

When: Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Teen summer volunteer training.

Summer Morning Fun

When: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

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Teen skate night at Skate city

When: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street

Teens skate for free when they show their library card to staff at the event. Skate rental is not included.This evnet is being held at the Skate city on Barns rd.

Erin Rambeau

When: Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Free book signing.

Stitch in the Ditch quilters and other crafts.

When: Monday, June 04, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Bring your quilting, knitting, crochet or any craft that you can carry in to the library. A great resource for help with your craft and great conversation and fun.

Summer Morning Fun: The Scarlet Sisters and Salida Circus DREAM BIG!

When: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

The Scarlet Sisters circus nannies have just flown in on their umbrellas, bringing with them a suitcase full of fantastical circus fun! Come and jump through the magic picture frame to live out your circus dreams! Dare-devilish double balancing, interactive acrobatics and silly bed time songs will leave you dreaming big.

Animals of the Night .....Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

When: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Which animals "own the night?" Come see a set of very interesting animals visiting from Cheynne Mountain Zoo and find out for yourself. First 30 reservations guarantee a seat; same day seats are first come, first served as space is available.

Stories and Crafts

When: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Stories and crafts for ages 3 and older.

Celestial Stories of the Night Sky

When: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Why is the moon dark one night a month? Enjoy hearing the answer to that question and more during this family program as Heather Lyle shares humorous and dramatic tales of the moon and stars. View the night sky and end the evening with take-home crafts.

Genealogy on the Internet

When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Monthly class explores new research resources available online. Computer experience desired. Call for more details!

All day sew along

When: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - All Day
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Bring your sewing machin, project and come for a day of fun and progress. A time to get your projects finished. snacks provided

Summer Morning Fun: Dream Big with …Baskets of Bunnies!

When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Do you dream of having a rabbit as a pet? Join Laura Foye and her bunnies for this fun program. You will learn some facts about rabbits, pet a sweet, soft (real!) bunny and visit the craft table to make your own rabbit creations. Bunny fun for everyone!

Teen Movie Day @ Fountain Library " Sherlock Holmes 2"

When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS
Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room... until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large—Professor Moriarty—and not only is he Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective.
Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law, Jared Harris
Warner Bros.; Directed by Guy Ritchie
Rated PG-12; 129 minutes; 2011

Paws to Read

When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street

Let your child practice fluency and build skills by reading to our Paws to Read dogs!

Stories and Crafts

When: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Stories and crafts for ages 3 and older.

Family Film Fun

When: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Fountain Branch - 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room

Join us for a free movie for the whole family. Popcorn and lemonade served. Children may wear pajamas and bring a blanket, pillow or soft toy from home. June's movie is to be announced.