By Harriet Halbig
The quilts made by the Palmer Divide Quiltmakers will continue to be on display at the Monument Library through April. This is the 24th year of this program.
The Pikes Peak Library District is now seeking teen volunteers for the Summer Adventure Reading Program sponsored by the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District. Volunteer experience looks good on college and job applications. Teens ages 13 to 18 are encouraged to apply to volunteer during the 2026 Summer Adventure.
Applications will be accepted until May 1. To apply, go to ppld.org and click on the Teen Volunteer picture. At the bottom of the screen is a dark blue section on getting involved. Click on teen volunteers to fill out an application.
Interviews and training will take place during April and May. A limited number of openings are available at each library.
Teen volunteers assist with the summer reading program by registering participants, distributing prizes, supporting programs, and performing other duties as needed. Volunteers are also eligible to participate in the program.
Regularly occurring programs at the Monument Library are:
- Storytime each Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:15 for children 3 to 7 and their parent or caregiver.
- Socrates Café adult discussion group on Tuesdays from 1 to 3.
- Paws to Read on Tuesdays from 4 to 5. Increase fluency by reading to a Paws to Read therapy dog.
- Toddler Time from 9:30 to 10 and 10:30 to 11 on Wednesdays for toddlers 1 to 2 and their parent or caregiver.
On Saturday, April 4, from 3:30 to 5:30, tweens ages 9 to 12 are invited to play a tabletop role-playing game. Create your own hero and explore new worlds in this interactive activity. Reservations are required at 719-531-6333 extension 7005.
The Teen Craft Group will meet on Monday, April 6, from 5 to 6. Bring your own project and socialize with crafters your age. This group meets on the first and third Monday of each month.
An adult program on investing basics will be offered on Tuesday, April 7, from 5 to 6:30. This program is geared toward adults who feel that they have a good knowledge of financial basics, with debts paid down and a solid emergency fund, wondering what to try next. Registration is required at 719-531-6333 extension 7005.
Kids and tweens ages 6 to 12 are invited to the Palmer Lake Library for Idea Lab: Go Forth and Fort on Thursday, April 9, from 4:30 to 5:15. Grab a book and work collaboratively to build your own best reading fort out of different cloth materials. No registration is required, but it is suggested that you arrive early.
Thursday, April 16, will once again feature the Device Drop In program in Monument from 11 to noon. Bring your laptop, smartphone, or tablet, and library staff will help. Also available is help with understanding the new library catalog online. No registration is required.
The Teen Craft Group will meet from 5 to 6 on Monday, April 20. For details, see April 6.
The Third Friday Friends of PPLD book group, sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of the Library, will meet from 10:30 to 12:30 on Thursday, April 23 (date changed due to a schedule conflict). This month’s selection is The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah. All adults are welcome to attend.
The Monument Fiber Arts Group will meet from 10:30 to noon on Friday, April 24. Bring your own project and enjoy the fellowship of other crafters.
The Palmer Lake Library will hold an open house for all ages from 3 to 5 on Friday, April 24. The open house will feature lawn games on the Village Green, food in the Town Hall, and artwork by one of the library’s volunteers. The library is also partnering with the volunteer Fire Department for a display. All ages are welcome.
Harriet Halbig may be reached at harriethalbig@ocn.me.
Other Pikes Peak Library District 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)
- May Library Events – Craft programs, Dungeons and Dragons, book groups (5/3/2025)
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