September Library Events – Book clubs, Art for Older Adults, Palmer Lake concert

By Harriet Halbig

The school year began at the Monument Library with an Early Literacy Night co-sponsored by the Lewis-Palmer School District to introduce families with children entering preschool to connect with educators and library staff for a night of play, learning, and resources. This event was held on Sep. 4.

Recurring events at the Monument Library include:

• Storytime every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for children ages 3 to 7 with a parent or caregiver.
• Socrates Café, an adult discussion group meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays to discuss a variety of topics.
• Paws to Read every Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer therapy dogs.
• Toddler Time every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10 and 10:30 to 11. Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 to 2 with a parent or caregiver. Space is limited

Come to the library from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thu., Sep. 18, for Art for Older Adults. This program inspires a sense of self-reliance in older adults, even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials use. Each month, seniors can produce high-quality art projects that respect their life experiences, skills, and capacity to create. All supplies are provided. Registration is required at ppld.org, events and happenings, choose the branch, access the calendar and click on the event to register. Or call 719-488-2370.

The Third Friday Friends of Pikes Peak Library District Book Group will meet on Fri., Sep. 19 from 10:30 to 12:30 to discuss The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian. All are welcome to attend.

The Teen Dungeons and Dragons group will meet from 4 to 5:45 on Sat., Sep. 20. New players and veterans ages 13 to 18 are welcome to attend. Space is limited to eight participants. Registration is required at 719-488-2370.

Have you ever seen tie-dye on a black T-shirt? Join us from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thu., Sep. 25 to learn reverse tie-dye techniques while creating a colorful graffiti-inspired T-shirt to take home or as a gift. A single black shirt (sizes S-XXL) will be provided for each participant while supplies last. This program is open to patrons ages 13 to 18, and registration is required at 719-488-2370.

Homeschool patrons ages 7 to 12 are invited to Explore Owl Pellets on Fri., Sep. 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. Join us for owl pellet dissection and explore the fascinating life of this bird of prey through hands-on experiences. Root out and reconstruct an owl’s meal to identify its victims.

The Tween Dungeons and Dragons group will meet from 4 to 5:30 on Sat., Oct. 4. New members are always welcome and no experience is required. This group is open to patrons ages 9 to 12, and registration is required at 719-488-2370.

The Palmer Lake Library Summer Concert Series continues with a concert by Ricky Sweum from 6 to 7 p.m. Fri., Sep. 12 at the Palmer Lake Village Green behind the Palmer Lake Library. This second concert of the series features the music of Sweum, an award-winning musician, composer, educator, and music producer known for many things, including jazz performances. Everyone is welcome. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy this concert. In the event of inclement weather, the concert may either be relocated to the Palmer Lake Town Hall or cancelled.

Harriet Halbig may be reached at harriethalbig@ocn.me.

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