February Library Events – Winter Adult Reading continues, free tax preparation help begins, Monument Open House

• Tax preparation assistance
• Monument Library programs

By Harriet Halbig

The library’s Winter Adult Reading Program continues until Feb. 28. Anyone 18 and over can register online (ppld.org) or in person to receive a calendar featuring historic photos from our region, while supplies last. Read 30 minutes per day or attend district library programs for 30 days from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28 and receive a limited-edition Winter Adult Reading Program mug while supplies last and a coupon for a free dessert from Crumbl.

Those who complete the challenge will also be entered in a grand prize drawing.

Tax preparation assistance

Free tax preparation assistance will be available at four district libraries.

The closest location to the Tri-Lakes area is Library 21 C near Chapel Hills Mall. Services there will be provided by AARP Tax Aide and the hours will be from 9 to 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 1 on Wednesdays To make an appointment, call 719-257-3805. An appointment is required.

For information on services at Fountain, Sand Creek, and High Prairie libraries, please see the website ppld.org.

Libraries do not stock federal and state tax forms, but they can be printed from the website. Go to ppld.org and choose research and learn at the top of the page. Choose taxes and specify the specific form you seek (IRS or Colorado state). Both forms and instructions are available.

Monument Library programs

Recurring programs include:

• Storytime every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:15 for children 3 to 7 and their parents or caregivers.
• Socrates Café adult discussion group every Tuesday from 1 to 3.
• Paws to Read on Tuesdays from 4 to 5. Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by reading to a volunteer Paws to Read therapy dog.
• Toddler Time every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10 and 10:30 to 11 for toddlers ages 1 to 2 and their parents or caregivers.

Adults are welcome at the library from 11 to noon on Thursday, Feb. 12, for a Soup Blend Workshop. Join us to explore your culinary imagination as you create a unique soup blend of dry ingredients.to take home. All supplies are provided. One participant per registration, please. Register online or call 719-531-6333 extension 7005.

The Teen Advisory Board will meet from 5 to 6 on Feb. 12. This is an opportunity for teens 13 to 18 to earn volunteer hours while helping to plan events at your library. You must fill out a volunteer application online to participate. Regular participation is encouraged.

The Teen Craft Group will meet on Monday Feb. 16, from 5 to 6. Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to bring a craft to work on with other crafters your age. This group will meet monthly on the first and third Monday.

Thursday, Feb. 19, from 11 to noon, adults are welcome to bring their laptop, smartphone, tablet, or other device for our Device Drop-In help. Please bring your device and power cords. We cannot help with installing software, removing viruses, or setting up.

The Third Friday Book Club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD will meet from 10:30 to 12:30 on Feb. 20. All are welcome to attend. This month’s selection is Traces by Patricia L. Hudson.

The Teen Dungeons and Dragons group will meet from 3:30 to 5:45 on Saturday, Feb. 21. Join your fellow teens ages 13 to 18 to go on an adventure in the world’s greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. New players and veterans alike are invited to participate. Participation is limited to eight players and registration is required at 719-531-6333 extension 7005 or online.

Monument Library will host an open house on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 4 to 6. All ages are welcome to meet Ruby, the Madagascar giant day gecko, and make a souvenir button of Ruby with our button maker. Feed the geese in Serenity Pond behind the library and make your own origami duck

The Monument Fiber Arts Group will meet from 10:30 to noon on Friday, Feb. 27. Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting and more? Bring your project and socialize with other crafters. Fiber arts groups are open to everyone ages 18 plus and are a great opportunity to learn about new crafts and get to know more about the Pikes Peak Library District. No registration is required, and the group is facilitated by PPLD staff.

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

Other Pikes Peak Library District articles

• 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)
• 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)