By Harriet Halbig
The week of April 8 is National Library Week. In commemoration, the Monument Library will hold an open house on Tuesday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy dessert platters from Lolly’s Ice Cream, a program of Irish dancers from Rose Courtney Academy of Irish Dance at 7 p.m., and a scavenger hunt with a prize of a family fun pack from Dave and Buster’s.
There will be a planetarium-themed escape room for teens on April 16 from 5 to 6 p.m. The program, Back to the Planetarium, is open to ages 12 to 18. Registration is required. Please go to the library website ppld.org and then programs by location. Or call 719-531-6333 extension 7005.
The tween Dungeons and Dragons Club, for ages 9 to 12, will meet on May 4 from 4 to 5:30. No experience is required and new members are welcome. Registration is required at 719-531-6333 extension 7005.
Please note that the Monument Library is now open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays.
We hope to see you at our open house!
Harriet Halbig may be reached at harriethalbig@ocn.me.
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