By Harriet Halbig
The Winter Adult Reading Program continues through March 31. Read for at least 30 minutes a day or participate in a list of library programs for a total of 30 days and receive a Winter Adult Reading Program mug and a certificate for a free piece of chocolate from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The grand prize this year is a gift card from the Colorado Springs Downtown Partnership, including over 170 shops and restaurants.
To register, go to your local library or register online at ppld.org. The program began on Feb. 1, so any reading since then will be counted.
Free tax preparation aid is available to those who earned less than $60,000 in 2023. The closest location for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is at the East Library (5550 Union Blvd.) on Fridays from 2 to 5. For an appointment, call 211 or 719-955-0742. Also available is tax aid from the AARP Foundation, especially for those over 60 years old and unable to afford paying for the service. This service is available at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr.). For an appointment, call 719-235-6757.
On Saturday, March 16 from 11 to noon come to the Monument Library to hear wildlife biologist Joe LeFleur speak about Birds of the Pikes Peak Region. LeFleur will talk about raptors, hawks, and owls of the region. Following the presentation, copies of LeFleur’s books (betterbirdwatching.com) will be available for purchase. This program was rescheduled from February when the library was closed due to snow.
Harriet Halbig may be reached at harriethalbig@ocn.me.
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- August Library Events – Free concerts, book clubs (8/3/2024)
- July Library Events – Exciting programs & Ice Cream Socials (7/6/2024)
- June Library Events – Summer Reading Program now open to all ages (6/1/2024)
- May Library Events – Call for teen volunteers; CD swap program (5/4/2024)
- April Library Events – National Library Week – Newly extended hours in Monument (4/6/2024)
- February Library Events – Adult Reading Program begins; tax assistance available (2/3/2024)
- January Library Events – 2024 Adult Reading Program announced; Toddler Time resumes (1/6/2024)
- December Library Events – Special program and schedule changes (12/2/2023)