Pikes Peak Library District - Monument Library

06/04/2025

To make it easier to find all your Library information in one place, the page for Monument Library will no longer be updated. Please follow us at Pikes Peak Library District or Pikes Peak Library District - Kids. You can also find us on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, and TikTok.

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05/19/2025

❗Holiday closure❗ All Library locations

All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Mon., May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Two weeks after this alert expires, the post may be removed.

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05/15/2025

❗Delayed opening❗ All Library locations

All Pikes Peak Library District locations usually open Fridays will open at 11 a.m. on Fri., May 16 due to an all-staff meeting.

Two weeks after this alert has expired, the post may be removed.

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05/07/2025

Have you heard of Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club? From May 15-29, library card holders can enjoy “Uncommon Measure: A Journey Through Music, Performance, and the Science of Time” by Natalie Hodges as an ebook and audiobook for free through the Libby app. During this two-week program, readers around the globe can access the title without waitlists or holds.

Thinking about reading it with your book club? Find discussion questions here: https://www.biglibraryread.com/current-title/

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05/02/2025

05/01/2025

Recently PPLD has launched https://ppld.org/your-impact, a place for you to tell us how Pikes Peak Library District impacted your life for the better.

We love hearing how the Library has helped members of our community. Your stories will be used to understand what services are impactful, to advocate for PPLD through presentations and social media posts, and to learn more about how the Library can serve you better.

Sharing your story makes a difference!

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04/28/2025

❗Book drop closure❗ Monument Library

The drive-up book drop at Monument Library will be closed Tue., April 29 for HVAC repairs.

Two weeks after this alert expires, it may be removed.

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04/26/2025

Tell us about your recent Library experience! If you used Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) resource, service and/or space today (including our eLibrary offerings), we want to hear from you!

Please complete a short survey (it takes about 5 - 7 minutes) at surveymonkey.com/r/6WXSCTC (or en Espanol: es.surveymonkey.com/r/D7DQMJQ)

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04/24/2025

We're in the paper! Thanks so much to The Tribune of the Tri-Lakes region for helping us celebrate this milestone.

Before the town of Monument even had its first stoplight, it had a library. Back on April 5, 1975, the Monument Branch Library opened its doors from inside what was

04/22/2025

It's almost time for All Pikes Peak Makes! Visit Library 21c this Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. to celebrate creativity and innovation in our community.

Past exhibits have included paper rockets, LEGO builds, robotics, origami creations, local makerspaces, innovative cardboard machines, and more! Learn more at ppld.org/APPM

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04/19/2025

Teen volunteer opportunity!

We're looking for teen volunteers for our 2025 PPLD Summer Adventure presented by Friends of Pikes Peak Library District reading program this summer. Volunteer experience looks good on college and job applications, and this is a pretty fun one. Teens will help with registration, handing out prizes, program support, and more.

Volunteer applications are open now through Thu., May 1. Learn more and submit an application at ppld.org/Teen-Summer-Volunteer

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04/18/2025

Don't miss out on Tween: Party Games, next Friday at Monument Library! Are you a cup stacking wizard? Can you tackle a minefield while blindfolded? Join us for a night of fun as we take on Minute to Win It style challenges. For ages 9 to 12.

For more information, visit https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/tween-minute-win-it-455841

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