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September 2010
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	Pinwheel Parties Be a part of Pinwheels for Peace, a worldwide project to express a desire and appreciation for peace. Attend one of our Pinwheel Parties and join family and friends of all ages in creating two pinwheels - one to keep, and one to share - that expresses your feelings about peace. On Tuesday, September 21, International Day of Peace, the pinwheels will be displayed at various locations throughout the community. Make a pinwheel and share some "whirled" peace at one of the following parties on Saturday, September 18: Farr Regional Library 10 am - noon Centennial Park Library 1-3 pm Lincoln Park Library 2-4 pm Can't attend one of our parties? Download a free pinwheel pattern at www.pinwheelsforpeace.org. (R) indicates registration is required. Carbon Valley Regional Library Family Film Night *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.* 6:00-7:30 pm, September 2 Planet 51 (Rated PG, 91 minutes) American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world reminiscent of a cheerfully innocent 1950s America, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders - like Chuck. Paws to Read (R) 6:30-7:45 pm, September 8 This program will give young readers a chance to read out loud in a stress-free environment to therapy dogs. Each participant will be given a 15 minute time slot to share a story with one of our furry friends. Please register early by coming in or calling the library at 720-685-5100. Registration begins August 25. Elementary Event: Shark Attack (Kdg - 3rd grade) 4:00 pm, September 14 How big is the egg of a shark? How big is the baby shark when it is hatched? How many kinds of sharks are there? Come learn more about sharks. Books, games and activities. Tween Time (Grades 4-8) 4:00-5:00 pm, September 16 This program is for 4th-8th graders and is designed to spark creativity, encourage connection and empower them within the library and the community. Each month we will do something new and exciting. No registration needed. Come connect with books and do a wealth of activities. Pajamarama 6:30 pm, September 22 Wear your pajamas and snuggle your favorite stuffed animal and blanket as you and your family listen to bedtime stories, lullabies, and songs that will prepare you for sweet dreams. Centennial Park Library Drop-In Storytime Monday-Thursday: 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 2:00 pm Book Club for Kids 6:00 pm, September 2 This club is for 3rd-5th graders who enjoy reading and making friends. We read, eat cookies, and have fun book talks. Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite books to share with others. The club meets on the first Thursday of every month. Paws to Read (R) 6:30 pm, September 13 Paws to READ dogs will curl up on the floor to share stories with anyone wanting to read to them. Reluctant readers find that "man's best friends" are willing to listen, allowing children to become more relaxed and confident about reading. Pinwheel Parties: Pinwheels for Peace (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult) 1:00-3:00 pm, September 18 Reader's Club: Owls 6:30-7:30 pm, September 27 Like the Guardians of Ga'hoole book series? Like the movie based on the books, Legend of the Guardians? Come and see live owls presented by the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. Learn facts about these fantastic birds and see them up close. Erie Community Library Erie Junior Historians: Erie's First Settlers (R) (grades 3-4) 4:00-5:15 pm, September 8 Join us for our first session in our brand-new Erie Junior Historians program. Did you ever wonder which Native Americans camped and hunted in the Erie area before white settlement? Why did people come west to settle in Erie, Colorado? What was daily life like for the homesteaders? We'll start with a slide show about Erie, and touch arrowheads that were discovered along Coal Creek. Then we'll share genuine homesteading artifacts from the Wise Homestead Museum, enjoy an old-fashioned snack and work on a fun project. Designed with the State of Colorado Academic Standards for 3rd and 4th grade students. Limited to 14 participants. Future sessions: October 13 - Working Coal Town November 10 - Riding the Rails Tween Book Club (R) (grades 4-6) 4:00-5:00 pm, September 13 Would you like to hang out and talk about books with other kids your age? Please bring your favorite book to talk about for this meeting. Snacks provided. Paws to Read (R) (grades 1-5) 6:30-7:45 pm, September 13 Children who are able to read by themselves can share a story with a therapy dog. They may bring their own book or choose a library book. This program gives young readers a chance to read aloud in a stress-free environment. Registration begins August 30. Farr Regional Library Book to Movie Club 6:00-8:30 pm, September 16 Pinwheel Parties: Pinwheels for Peace (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult) 10:00 am-12:00 pm, September 18 Paws to Read (grades 1-5) 7:00-8:00 pm, September 23 Paws to Read is a program for children who are able to read a book to visiting therapy dogs. They may bring their own book or choose a library book. This program gives young readers a chance to read aloud in a stress-free environment. Lincoln Park Library Pinwheel Parties: Pinwheels for Peace (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult) 2:00-4:00 pm, September 18 Storytimes Early Fall Storytime Session The Early Fall Storytime Session runs August 23-October 15. Registration began Monday, August 16. Each library hosts a variety of storytimes and bookclubs during this session. Please visit www.MyLibrary.us for complete descriptions and to register for specific storytimes, or visit your library and register in person. Storytimes are now printed on bookmarks for your convenience and are available in the library and online at www.MyLibrary.us.