By Harriet Halbig
The Summer Adventure reading and activity program continues until July 31 at the Monument Library.
Nine hundred fifty-four patrons up to age 18 have registered to participate to date. It isn’t too late to join and win prizes! Upon registration, children receive a free book. For each day when 30 minutes or more are spent reading, imagining, or engaging in physical activity, mark off a section on your game card (available online or at the library). After 30 days, those up to four years old receive a free colorful bath toy. Those ages 5 to 11 receive a reading medal, and those 12 to 18 receive a free book or journal of your choice.
Special programs in July include Rhythm Fun for Everyone at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18. Play drums (provided), sing, and move to the rhythm that you create.
On Tuesday, July 25 at 7 p.m., enjoy a Life-Size Game Night: Intergenerational Edition. Family members of all ages are invited to play life-size games of Candy Land, Battleship, and Clue from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
On Friday, Aug. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. there will be a family concert featuring Steve Weeks in Limbach Park, 151 Front St. in Monument. Come prepared to sing and dance to the music and don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Please note that all Pikes Peak Library facilities will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Monument Library staff will participate in the parade and street fair in Monument. Stop by to say hello!
Harriet Halbig may be reached at harriethalbig@ocn.me
Other Pikes Peak Library District articles
- February Library Events – Winter Adult Reading continues, free tax preparation help begins, Monument Open House (2/4/2026)
- January Library Events – Winter Adult Reading Program, homeschool program, adult book swap (12/31/2025)
- November Library Events – New library software coming; December programs, schedule changes (12/4/2025)
- November Library Events – Programs on crafts, end of life, care for caregivers (10/30/2025)
- October Library Events – Book clubs, escape room, scrap exchange (10/2/2025)
- September Library Events – Book clubs, Art for Older Adults, Palmer Lake concert (9/3/2025)
- August Library Events – Book clubs, Dungeons and Dragons, Palmer Lake Big Band concert (7/31/2025)
- June Library Events – Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered (6/7/2025)
- May Library Events – Craft programs, Dungeons and Dragons, book groups (5/3/2025)
- April Library Events – Monument Library 50th anniversary; programs for all ages (4/5/2025)