By Harriet Halbig
The annual Summer Adventure presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District began on June 2 and will continue until July 31. This year, all ages including adults are welcome to participate with a variety of exciting grand prizes and registration prizes.
This year’s theme is Color Our World.
Upon registration, children up to age 12 receive a book of their choice and teens receive a book or journal. After completing 30 days of reading, creating, and exploring, those up to 3 receive a bath toy and entry to grand prize drawing, ages 4 to 12 receive a reading award medal, teens ages 13-18 receive an additional book or journal, and those 19 and older receive a packet of wildflower seeds, a can cooler, and an entry into the grand prize drawing.
The grand prizes this year are exciting and family oriented, including four-packs of tickets to Air Force Academy athletic events, family memberships to the YMCA, passes to Skate City, and a variety of gift cards to Dave & Buster’s, Scheels, Poor Richard’s and restaurants.
To register for the program, go to the district website, ppld.org., or in person at the library. To track your progress, you may pick up a game card at the library or print one from the website.
At the Monument Library from 10:30 to 11:15 on June 13, there will be a Peter Rabbit program presented by Theatre Across Borders. This program is for all ages and features a story about Peter Rabbit and his adventures in Mr. McGregor’s garden. No registration is required but space is limited so you are advised to arrive early.
On June 16 from 4:30 to 5:30 teens and tweens will design their own terrarium featuring Animal Crossing characters and stickers. Registration is required. Please call 719-488-2370 or register online at ppld.org, events and happenings, and choose Monument Library.
On June 18 from 3 to 4:30, there will be a teen program (ages 13 to 18) titled Faerie Magic and Lore Workshop. Learn about the origins and how to encounter faeries, pixies, brownies, and other creatures. Learn to understand the different types and how to interact with them. Registration is required.
On June 19 from 3 to 4:30, there will be a teen program to create a fantasy map and paint a playable Dungeons and Dragons figurine. Each participant will leave with their own map and figurine. Registration is required
On June 21 from 11 to 12:30, will be a program for adults addressing artificial intelligence and how it works. Registration is required.
On June 23 from 5:30 to 6:30, there will be an adult class addressing protection orders. Colorado Legal Services will provide a general overview on Civil Protection Orders and when they may or may not be necessary. Registration is required.
On June 27 from 10:30 to 11:15, there will be a family program featuring Katherine Dines and her Hunk-ta-Bunk-ta music on a summer reading adventure. No registration required.
Palmer Lake Library programs
On June 19 from 10:30 to 11:15, those up to age 12 are invited to the Palmer Lake Library to meet some friendly animals from Wishing Star Farms. This is an outdoor program.
On June 20 from 3 to 3:45, kids ages 5 to 12 are invited to an Idea Lab addressing bridge science. Explore the science behind bridge building and engineer your own bridge. Accept the challenge to build a bridge that will support as much weight as possible over a 16-inch span.
On June 25 from 11 to 12:30, there will be an adult class to make woven picture frames. Create and decorate your own loom and learn how to weave pictures into it for a unique way to display photos. Please bring a few photos for the project (we will make copies to use in the project) and weave these memories into a masterpiece. Registration is required.
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Please note that all Pikes Peak Library facilities will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Harriet Halbig may be reached at harriethalbi@ocn.me.
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- 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)
- 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)
- March Library Events – Adult Reading Program continues; special programs; jigsaw puzzle swap (3/1/2025)
- February Library Events – Winter Adult Reading Program (2/1/2025)
- January Library Events – Programs for all ages; virtual genealogy (1/4/2025)
- December Library Events – Adult discussion group, children’s programs, schedule changes (12/5/2024)
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