Take and Make ProgramsPet Leash HolderFri., Feb. 5 • Fri., March
5 Pickup Locations: Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library,
Library 21c, Mobile Library Services, Old Colorado City Library,
Rockrimmon LibraryEdible TalesFri., Feb. 5 Pickup Locations:
Fountain Library, Ruth Holley LibraryCreate a ShellyfishFri., Feb.
5 Pickup Locations: Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East
Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley
Library
Under the Sea LanternsFri., March 5 Pickup Locations: East
Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument LibraryTails & Tales
Cross-stitchFri., March 5Pickup Locations: Fountain Library, High
Prairie Library, Manitou Springs Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute
Pass Library
Winter Adult Reading Program Activities
Other Activities• Read a different genre of book than you
normally do• Read a book about someone different than you• Read a
new author• Watch the movie version of a book you read
• Read a book about a place you want to visit• Write a book
review and post it to ppld.org• Download the new PPLD mobile app•
Find more activities at ppld.org/WinterAdultReading
Track your progress! Using the boxes below, mark off each day an
activity or 30 minutes of reading has been completed to earn the
prizes listed on the back of this program. Log an additional 15
activites or days of reading, for a total of 30 activites, to earn
the annual reading program mug!
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14EARN AN
ADDITIONAL PRIZE!
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 EARN A PRIZE!
Get The Details For more information on any of the Winter Adult
Reading Program events, virtual information, and more visit
ppld.org/WinterReading.
Winter Adult Reading Program Kick-Off Party! Sun., Jan. 31 • 2 -
3 p.m.
The Crofter’s Hearth I • The JigheadsMon., Feb. 1 - Sun., Feb.
28Tales and music from the highlands of Scotland, the rolling hills
of Ireland, and the popping fireside of Willson & McKee. Handed
down within families, imagine the sharing of music, song, stories
and dance, to pass the long winter nights!
The Reminders • Black History Month with The RemindersMon., Feb.
1 - Sun., Feb. 28Join local music group The Reminders for a musical
performance for Black History Month.
ZOOMobile • Cheyenne Mountain ZooThu., Feb. 11 • 6 p.m.This
virtual program will feature appearances by a mammal, amphibian,
bird, lizard, and a turtle or tortoise with PPLD and the Cheyenne
Mountain Zoo! Featuring appearances by a mammal, amphibian, bird,
lizard, and a turtle or tortoise plus a live conversation with a
keeper!
Author Visit • Sunny WebsterSat., Feb. 20 • 10:30 a.m.Author
Sunny Weber, winner of several EVVY book awards on animal behavior
and the human/animal bond, will present a program in conjunction
with the Winter Adult Reading Program theme “Tails and Tales.”
The Black Novel as “Protest” Fiction • Durthy WashingtonSun.,
Feb. 21 • 1 - 3 p.m.Join Durthy Washington for an exploration of
the evolution of Black Protest Fiction. A Black History Month
Program.
Geology of Red Rock Canyon Open Space • Colorado Springs Parks
and Rec Sun., Feb. 28 • 2 p.m. Join Park Ranger and paleo-nerd
Wesley Hermann for a virtual trek through the geology and ancient
history of Red Rock Canyon! Participants will be led through a
virtual hike, focusing on real-life sites which can be visited at
Red Rock Canyon Open Space! On our journey, we will learn about
ancient landscapes, plant and animal life, and how they changed
over time!
The Crofter’s Hearth II • The JigheadsMon., March 1 - Wed.,
March 31Gather round the fire for more stories and music. Old
tales, even older tunes, and a conjuring of long ago with Willson
& McKee. Handed down within families, imagine the sharing of
music, song, stories and dance, to pass the long winter nights!
ZOOMobile • Cheyenne Mountain ZooSat., March 6 • 1 p.m.This
virtual program will feature appearances by a mammal, amphibian,
bird, lizard, and a turtle or tortoise with PPLD and the Cheyenne
Mountain Zoo! Featuring appearances by a mammal, amphibian, bird,
lizard, and a turtle or tortoise plus a live conversation with a
keeper!
Colorado Women in World War II • Gail BeatonThu., March 11 • 6 -
7 p.m.Colorado author and women’s history presenter Gail Beaton
will host a program based on her new book, “Colorado Women in World
War II.”
Boats Against The Current: The Honeymoon of Scott and Zelda and
The Origins of The Great Gatsby • Richard Deej WebbTue., March 30 •
5 p.m.An Author Talk with author Richard “Deej” Webb who will
discuss his book Boats Against the Current. Deej will chat about
his book and do a multimedia presentation then take questions from
viewers.
For details and registration visit ppld.org/winterrreading or
use the QR code to the left.
