Library Happenings in November 2024
Proposals Open for the 2025 Regional History Symposium, the Shivers Concert Series Fall Concert Supports Local Arts and Culture, and Homeschool Students Demonstrate Literary Skills at Homeschool Book Blast
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) presents many options to engage people of all ages and interests across El Paso County. Here are some upcoming opportunities this month:
Proposals Open for the 2025 Regional History Symposium Annual special program; Regional history; Community interest Submissions sent by Sat., Jan. 11, 2025 More info: ppld.org/history-symposium
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) invites scholars, historians, researchers, and history enthusiasts to submit proposals for the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium. The 2025 theme is "Histories Beyond the Written Word." This year's symposium will explore the rich tapestry of history told through non-traditional sources, shedding light on the diverse and dynamic ways we can understand our past. Applicants should send proposals by Sat., Jan. 11, 2025. Proposal guidelines can be found on the Library’s website at ppld.org/history-symposium
This year, the Library seeks proposals that explore history through oral histories, traditions, art, photographs, movies, architecture, geography, and other non-textual materials. Its goal is to celebrate and highlight the invaluable contributions of these sources to preserving and interpreting history.
The Shivers Concert Series Presents: From Classics to Jazz Benefit concert; Arts and culture Fri., Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. The Antlers Hotel (4 S., Cascade Ave.) More info: ppld.org/Shivers-Concert
The fall concert in this year’s Shivers Concert Series, From Classics to Jazz, will take place on Fri., Nov. 22 at The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel (4 S. Cascade Ave.). Social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the concert at 8 p.m.
The event celebrates arts, culture, and fundraising for a cause as attendees enjoy an evening of live performances by soprano Christina Danaé, baritone Stephen Locke, flutist Sandra Tiemens, guitarist Colin McAllister, and collaborative pianist Susan Grace. Ticket sale proceeds help the Shivers Fund at PPLD support opportunities for our community to celebrate diversity in history, culture, and the arts. Tickets are available for purchase at tiny.ppld.org/shivers-tix
Following the concert, author Fran Pilch will be selling and signing her book, Applause! Stories from the Colorado Springs Philharmonic.
Students to Demonstrate Their Literary Skills Giving Book Talks During Homeschool Book Blast Homeschool program; Education; Community interest Fri., Dec. 13 from 1 – 2 p.m. (registration opens Fri., Nov. 8) East Library (5550 N. Union Blvd.) More info: ppld.org/homeschool-book-blast
Pikes Peak Library District’s Homeschool Book Blast offers an engaging educational experience for homeschool students (grades K – 8). Registration opens on Fri., Nov. 8. Students will present creative book reports to other homeschool families in an informal presentation setting at East Library (5550 N. Union Blvd.) on Fri., Dec. 13 from 1 – 2 p.m.
Participants choose their own books and project ideas and will do a book presentation in a science fair-style event. The Library provides ideas to spark their imagination such as building a diorama or designing a board game based on their book. Homeschoolers who are not presenting are invited to attend and browse the presentations to get project ideas and discover new books. Registration information can be found on the Library’s website at ppld.org/homeschool-book-blast.