At Your Library

Editor’s Note: Please  save this schedule, which is generally printed once a month for library patrons.

All Pikes Peak Library District facilities will be closed on Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day.
Financial Assistance Outreach Fri., Feb. 17, from 2. - 5 p.m.
Need Financial Assistance? Come to the library and apply for assistance programs in a confidential setting. Every third 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 every third Friday.

Children’s
Nature Adventures: Eagles, Hawks and Owls! Thurs., Feb. 2, 3 - 4 p.m
Come explore how these Colorado birds of prey live. Become a raptor spotter! Grades 1 - 5.
Toddler Time Mondays (except Feb. 20) from 10:30 - 10:50 a.m. and 11 - 11:20 a.m. One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
Storytime Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful environment.
Family Film Fun Wed., Feb. 8, from 6:30 - 9 p.m.
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. February’s movie is Disney’s Lady and the Tramp (Rated G, 76 min.).
Homeschool Lunch Bunch: Science Club Thurs., Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us the second Thursday of the month for a hands-on science experiment! We’ll try something new each month. Collect a stamp in your passport for each program you attend. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy after the program as you get to know other Homeschool families! Geared toward elementary-age kids, but older and younger siblings are welcome! Registration required. Call 382-5347 or register online. In February, join us for an Egg Drop Contest!
Cool Crafts: Paper Crafts! Thurs., Feb. 9, from 3 - 4 p.m.
Come craft the French way with decoupage and paper mache. Both mean we will be cutting and pasting bits of paper.
Storytime Stay and Play Fri., Feb. 10 and 24, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
An interactive storytime the second and fourth Fridays of each month that will keep even the wiggliest little ones engaged. After we share some stories, we welcome you to stay and play with us! We’ll have fun toys, games and activities to enhance your child’s early literacy learning!
Paws to Read Tues., Feb. 14, from 3 - 4 p.m.
Let your child practice fluency and build skills by reading to our Paws to Read dogs!
Nature Adventures: Animals Down Under! Thurs., Feb. 16, from 3 - 4 p.m. Kangaroos, koalas, and kiwis! Come discover all kinds of strange animals that live in Australia and New Zealand. Grades 1 - 5.
Women’s Resource Van Tues., Feb. 21, from noon - 2:30 p.m.
This mobile suiting program can help you dress for success. Receive one-on-one coaching from a personal shopper and select an appropriate interview suit to make the transition back to the work force easier. Outfits include accessories and are free to clients to keep. Please RSVP to 471-3170.
Cool Crafts Thurs., Feb. 23, from 3 - 4 p.m. Join us for fabric crafts!
Family Fun Sat., Feb. 25, from 2 - 3 p.m.
Cluck, cluck! Meet some of the friendliest chickens ever, hear amazing chicken tales, and make a gadget that sounds just like a chicken. Laura Foye brings her favorite birds for you to pet, and will entertain and inform you about these interesting barnyard animals.

ADULT PROGRAMS
  Genealogy on the Internet Thurs., Feb. 2, from 6 - 8:45 p.m. Monthly class explores new research resources available online. Computer experience desired. Call for more details!
 
  Stitch in the Ditch Quilters Mon., Feb. 6 and 27, from 6 - 7:45 p.m.
  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.
 
  Saturday Film Showcase Sat., Feb. 18, at 2 p.m.
  Come enjoy the film Courageous (Rated PG-13, 129 min.).
 
  Fountain Book Club Thurs., Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Each month a book is selected to be read and discussed. This month we’re reading The Ice Queen by Alice Hoffman. Everyone welcome.
 
  TEEN PROGRAMS
  Fountain Teen Movie Day Tues., Feb. 7, at 4:30 p.m.
  Showing Real Steel (Rated PG-13, 127 min.) with Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lily, and Kevin Durand.
 
  Anti-Valentine’s Day Tues., Feb. 14, at 4 p.m.
  This Anti-Valentine’s Day program will consist of various activities with an anti-Valentine theme.
 
  Fountain Teen Game Day Tues., Feb. 21, from 4 - 6 p.m.
  Join us for teen gaming day. Various games will be available to play, including games for Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect, PS2, and laptops. All games are rated teen and below.
 
  Fountain Teen Council Tues., Feb. 28, from 4 - 5 p.m.
  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 counts for community service hours for your school. So come and volunteer today.
  Fountain Teen Book Club  Tues., Feb. 28, from 5 - 6 p.m.
  Teens share what they are currently reading and maybe hear about a new book that they would like to try.