Programs and Events for Adults: Penrose Library

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Nonprofit Workshop - Grant Proposal Writing Basics

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 8:00 AM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

Part of the Funding Building Blocks series. Participants will learn about the process of grant writing and elements of a proposal, with tips from foundations. Workshop geared to novice grant writers

Facilities

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 9:30 AM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Adult Room

Meeting with Eaton

Speak French

When: Friday, May 18, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

An advanced conversation group: Patrons can contact Donna Becker @ 598-4038, Randy Horton @ 632-2006, or Nancy Augustus @ 578-8769 for information and questions.

Genealogy Level II Workshop

When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Adult Room

Genealogy Level II covers the use documents such as church records, newspapers and other periodicals, and immigration and naturalization records. Pre-requisite: Genealogy Level I Workshop or permission of instructor.

Speak Italian Group

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

Speak Italian conversation all levels

Water 2012: Children’s Story Hour and Hands-On Snow Activity

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Childrens Room

Read picture book about snow and water from Children’s Book List and make (insta)-snow. (For pre-school - 2nd grade)

Federal Census Fundamentals

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Adult Room

Learn more about searching the Federal Census from HeritageQuest--available to you at home through the library's connection.

Franchising 101

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

Learn about the world of Franchising and if it is the right business opportunity for you.

Nonprofit Workshop - Hiring an Unpaid Intern Legally

When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 8:30 AM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

Unpaid interns allow nonprofits to keep costs down while continuing to provide high-quality services. Learn how to tap into this rich resource during this informative 90 minute seminar.

West Point Admissions brief.

When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

West Point Admissions brief.

Speak French

When: Friday, May 25, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Adult Room

An advanced conversation group: Patrons can contact Donna Becker @ 598-4038, Randy Horton @ 632-2006, or Nancy Augustus @ 578-8769 for information and questions.

Manifold Greatness - The Ins and Outs of Translating the Bible

When: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

Biblica – International Bible Society
An amazing 48 translators –produced the King James Bible. Learn how modern day translators can relate to the experiences and difficulties encountered by the King James scholars. Join Biblica as they give an inside look to how they work on over 30 Bible translation projects annually in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Penrose Magazine Sale

When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade

Discarded magazines are for sale @ 10 cents per copy. If you need more information contact 719-389-8968

Speak Italian Group

When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

Speak Italian conversation all levels

Novel Ideas Homeschool Book Club

When: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Adult Room

Join other homeschool teens for a snack and discussion on a great book!

Speak French

When: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Adult Room

An advanced conversation group: Patrons can contact Donna Becker @ 598-4038, Randy Horton @ 632-2006, or Nancy Augustus @ 578-8769 for information and questions.

PYAC

When: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Adult Room

Penrose Youth Advisory Council

Financially Empowered

When: Monday, June 04, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Childrens Room

financial empowerment

CyberShelf

When: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 8:30 AM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Adult Room

Learn to navigate the PPLD CyberShelf page, download free software, place eholds, search for ebooks or eaudio books to checkout. This class will include a download demonstration for an ebook and eaudio book as well as instruction on how to transfer to device.

This is a demonstration only. Downloading from the cybershelf must be done outside the library.

Franchising 101

When: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 8:30 AM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

Learn about the world of Franchising and if it is the right business opportunity for you.

Energy Working Group

When: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Adult Room

public meeting

Speak Italian Group

When: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

Speak Italian conversation all levels

Pikes Peak Genealogical Society Board meeting

When: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 5:30 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Childrens Room

Pikes Peak Genealogical Society Board meeting

Speak French

When: Friday, June 08, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Carnegie Reading Room

An advanced conversation group: Patrons can contact Donna Becker @ 598-4038, Randy Horton @ 632-2006, or Nancy Augustus @ 578-8769 for information and questions.

Penrose Library Lunch and Movie

When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Adult/Childrens Rooms

Bring your lunch and enjoy a free movie. "Mission Impossible:Ghost Protocol" - This is not just another mission. The IMF team goes undercover to clear their organization's name in a global bombing plot. Starring Tom Cruise. Rated PG-13, 133 minutes, 2011.