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February Library Events – Quilt exhibit, craft groups, device drop-in, and tax assistance

Highlights

  • The Monument Library's Winter Adult Reading Program ended February 28 with over 400 participants reading or attending library programs for at least 30 minutes daily for 30 days, earning an exclusive WARP coffee mug and a Crumbl dessert coupon.
  • March will feature Palmer Divide Quiltmakers displaying new and vintage quilts and items at the Monument Library, with a catalog of titles and creators available at the circulation desk.
  • Tax preparation help is offered at several branches through April 15, with the closest Tri-Lakes option at Library 21c; appointments are required and forms can be printed from ppld.org since staff cannot provide tax advice or stock forms.
  • Monument Library programs this March include Storytime (Tuesdays), Socrates Café (Tuesdays), Paws to Read (Tuesdays), Toddler Time (Wednesdays), optical illusion program for homeschool students (Mar 11), and a range of teen and adult classes with registration required for many events.
  • Specific teen and family offerings include a Teen Advisory Board (Mar 12), Teen Craft Group (Mar 16), a tech help session (Mar 19), a Third Friday Book Club (Mar 20), and a Teen D&D group (Mar 21) with space and registration limits noted.
  • Notable workshops include Art for Older Adults (Mar 12), Sewing Level 1 (Mar 26), and a Fiber Arts Group gathering (Mar 27), with details on registration and event calendars available through the library's listings.

By Harriet Halbig

The Monument Library’s Winter Adult Reading Program ended on Feb. 28. Over 400 patrons participated in the program, reading or attending selected library programs at least 30 minutes a day for 30 days to receive the exclusive WARP coffee mug and a coupon for a free dessert from the Crumbl bakery.

For many years, the Palmer Divide Quiltmakers have hung their new and vintage quilts and other items in the Monument Library during March. Come in to admire their creations. A document listing the titles and creators of each item will be available at the circulation desk. This is always a special time at the library and completely changes the surroundings.

Above: Two of the colorful quilts on display at the Monument Library. Photos by Janet Sellers.

Tax preparation assistance

Tax preparation assistance will be offered at several library branches through April 15.

The closest location to the Tri-Lakes area is Library 21c near Chapel Hill Mall. Services there will be provided by an AARP tax aide. The hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 to 1 on Wednesdays. An appointment is required at 719-257-3805.

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

Library staff are unable to advise you on tax matters and do not stock paper copies of the forms needed. Forms can be printed from the website, however, by going to ppld.org and choosing 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. The final Tuesday in March will feature a special spring break program. See below for details.
  • 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.

Homeschool students ages 5 to 12 are invited to attend a program on optical illusions on Wednesday, March 11 from 3 to 4 p.m. Your mind is playing tricks on you! Learn about the science behind some common optical illusions, make your own, and learn tricks to amaze your friends. No registration is required.

A program on Art for Older Adults will be offered on Thursday, March 12 from 1 to 2 p.m. This class inspires a sense of self-reliance in older adults, even if the participant is reliant on a partner to help use the materials. Registration is required at 719-531-6333 ext. 7005.

The Teen Advisory Board will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. Learn leadership skills and earn volunteer hours by attending this group and working on projects at the library. Registration is required at 719-531-6333 ext. 7005.

The Teen Craft Group for ages 13 to 18 will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 16. Bring a craft to work on with your peers. Enjoy socializing with other crafters. This group meets on the first and third Monday of each month.

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the library’s new catalog? Bring your device and all cables anytime between 11 and noon on Thursday, March 19. This program is for adults 18 and older, and no registration is required.

The Third Friday Book Club will meet from 10:30 to 12:30 on Friday, March 20. This group, sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD, is open to all adults 18 and older. The March selection is The Traitor’s Wife by Allison Pataki.

The Teen Dungeons and Dragons group will meet on Saturday, March 21 from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m. Join fellow teens on an adventure in the world’s greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Beginners and veterans ages 13 to 18 are welcome to participate. Space is limited to eight participants, and registration is required at 719-531-6333 ext. 7005.

On Monday, March 23, from 4 to 5 p.m., teens 13 to 18 are invited to attend a class on customizing their clothes. Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, etc. and make them uniquely yours. Registration is required at 719-531-6333 ext. 7005.

Kids and families are invited to attend a special spring break program, The Bark Bunch, from 10:30 to 11:30 on Tuesday, March 24. Join The Bark Bunch and learn how to interact with dogs while showing compassion and understanding. If you intend to bring a group of 10 or more, please call ahead. This program replaces the usual Storytime.

Patrons ages 9 to adult are invited to attend a class on Sewing Level 1 on Thursday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of machine sewing and create a simple project. We will teach you to wind a bobbin, thread the machine, and navigate the interface of a computerized sewing machine. Then, learn basic stitches. A creative space agreement must be submitted at the time of the program. To access the form, go to the website, events and happenings, choose the Monument Library, and click on event calendar. If you select this class, the link to the user agreement is displayed under “disclaimers.” Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required at 719-531-6333 ext. 7005.

The Monument Fiber Arts Group will meet from 10:30 to noon on Friday, March 27. If you are an adult 18 and up and interested in knitting, crochet, or sewing, bring your own project to this monthly group meeting. No registration is required.

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

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