By Harriet Halbig
Two craft programs are offered at the libraries during May.
Felted Crafts will be hosted at the Palmer Lake Library from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 21. Learn the possibilities of felt in wall hangings, coasters, place mats, and more. All materials and instruction are provided. Bring your imagination to create a personalized item. Registration is required at 719-481-2587 or online at ppld.org. Go to the events and happenings tab and choose the location of the program. Ask to see the event and click on register.
The Monument Library will offer a program about Mixed Media Fusion Journals from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29. Journaling is a great way to collect experiences and use your creativity. We will use tools to create using mixed-media and fabric fusion techniques to make your journal a personal masterpiece. Registration is required. Call 719-488-2370 or follow the instructions above.
Book groups
There are now two daytime book groups for adults. The First Friday Friends of PPLD Book Group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 2. The May selection is Demon of Unrest by Eric Larson.
The Third Friday Friends of PPLD Book Group will meet from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The May book selection is The Engineer’s Wife by Tracey Emerson Wood.
Dungeons and Dragons
The Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club will meet from 4 to 5:30 on May 3 and 17. Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our own Dragon Master, Dustin. New members are always welcome and no experience is required. This club is open to patrons aged 9 to 12. Registration is required at 719-488-2370 or follow the instructions above to register online.
Recurring programs
Recurring programs include:
- German Conversation Group meets each Monday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This is a lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers.
- Socrates Café meets each Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religion, politics, morality, and the common threads of humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.
- Paws to Read on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 invites children to read aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.
Mountain of Authors
The annual Mountain of Authors event offers an opportunity for readers and local authors to network and hear from notable authors as well as learn more about the craft of writing and trends in publishing. The keynote speaker is author Pete McBride. Visit the program website at PPLD.org for more information. This free event is open to all. It will take place from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hill Drive.
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Please note that all Pikes Peak Library District facilities will open at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 16 due to staff training and will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.
Harriet Halbig may be reached at harriethalbig@ocn.me.
Other Library articles
- February Library Events – Quilt exhibit, craft groups, device drop-in, and tax assistance (3/4/2026)
- 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)
- April Library Events – Monument Library 50th anniversary; programs for all ages (4/5/2025)
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