Go on a “Sound Safari�! You may use this panel to fulfill the activity listed under the Listen badge. Check off what you hear! Beep beep! Did you hear a car?
Buzz buzz! Did you hear a bee?
Drip drop! Did you hear rain?
Woof woof! Did you hear a dog?
Boing boing! Did you hear a ball bouncing? Wee-ooo-wee-ooo! Did you hear a siren? Whooosh! Did you hear wind?
Tweet tweet! Did you hear a bird?
Ha, ha, ha! Did you hear someone laughing? Ta-dum ta-dum! Did you hear music?
Summer Adventure Parties!
Come celebrate a summer of reading and adventure at our free Summer Adventure Parties! There will be face painting, obstacle courses, mascots, crafts, and more! Fri., July 13 w 10 a.m. - noon John Metcalf Park 704 E. Ohio Ave. 80817 Fri., July 20 w 10 a.m. - noon Palmer Lake Village Green 66 Lower Glenway St. 80133 Fri., July 27 w 10 a.m. - noon George Fellows Park behind East Library 5550 N. Union Blvd. 80918
Special Summer Events You can find a full calendar of special events during the summer at Pikes Peak Library District! Discover events like Summer Fun (ages 0 - 12), 7UP (ages 7 and up), Stories & Crafts (ages 5 9), and many more! Check with your favorite location or view the online Events Calendars at ppld.org/kids/programs.
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READING+ACTIVITIES READ
Track your reading by minutes to earn points. 15 minutes is worth 25 points. If you want, you may complete the entire program through reading.
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Mix and match! Points are what count. Read for 15 minutes for 25 points. Want to throw in some activities? They’re worth 25 points each. Color in the reading time circles, or check off completed activities as you go. Track your points by coloring in the clouds!
ACTIVITIES
Complete an activity and check the box! Each activity is worth 25 points. You may do as few or as many activities as you want to earn points towards program completion.
LISTEN Check out an audiobook or Playaway at the Library and listen to it. Attend any kids’ program for your age at a PPLD Library. Go on a “Sound Safari” outside. You may use the Sound Safari panel on the other side of the game card to help! Read your favorite stories aloud to your pet, sibling, or your plants!
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MAKE Make a new food with an adult. Make a fort out of blankets and pillows. Create a nature collage with objects you find outside. Plant something to see if it grows. Paint outside on concrete using only water and paintbrushes.
Ask a grandparent or older relative to tell you a story about their childhood.
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PLAY Go on a hike or visit a park.
Write a postcard to someone.
Play with games or toys at your local library.
Write (or draw) a story.
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Play outside.
Write outside with sidewalk chalk.
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Play “I Spy” with someone.
Make your name into art.
Pick up a 50 Free Things to Do in Colorado Springs list at any PPLD location!
Pick up a Colorado Springs Utilities Water Warriors booklet at any PPLD location!
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BONUS!
Earn an additional 2,500 points to complete the bonus level and be automatically entered for a chance to win a $25 Build-A-Bear Workshop® Gift Card! Remember that one hour of reading equals 100 points, and any remaining activities are 25 points each.
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