How to Write a Story
Using a structure map can help authors write stories. You can use this map to help you complete the comic book activity under the Write badge. Who are the characters?
How does your story begin?
Something that happened #1
Something that happened #2
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
Big Moment!
Special Summer Events You can find a full calendar of special events during the summer at Pikes Peak Library District! How does it end?
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.
TRACK YOUR
POINTS!
READING+ACTIVITIES READ
Track your reading by minutes to earn points. 15 minutes is worth 25 points. If you want, complete the entire program through reading.
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 LISTEN
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.
Go on a walk or a hike and write down some of the sounds you hear. 15 min.
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Listen to an older relative tell you a story about when they were your age.
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Ask someone about their day.
MAKE
Attend a PPLD 7UP event at the Library. Attend a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) event at the Library. Build something with cardboard, LEGOs, or straws.
Write your own song.
Make your own journal or book.
Check out an audiobook or Playaway at the Library and listen to it.
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PLAY
Draw or paint a self-portrait.
WRITE
Build a fort and read in it!
Write a thank you note and give it to someone!
Play with water balloons, sprinklers, or sprayers outside.
Keep a summer journal.
Design an obstacle course with a friend. 15 min.
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Have a game night with family or friends.
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Pick up a 50 Free Things to Do in Colorado Springs list from any PPLD location!
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BONUS!
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Pick up a Colorado Springs Utilities Water Warriors booklet from any PPLD location.
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Mail a postcard to someone.
Earn an additional 2,500 points to complete the bonus level and be automatically entered for a chance to win a Chromebook! Remember that one hour of reading equals 100 points, and any remaining activities are 25 points each.
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Write a short comic book. Draw it on paper, or use a website or app.
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