New partnership allows Manitou library to reopen doors, expand opportunities
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and last updated 2021-03-01 22:01:46-05
MANITOU SPRINGS â The Manitou Springs Library will soon open their doors at their new location shared with the Manitou Art Center. The collaboration will provide better accessibility and a wide array of new opportunities to El Paso county residents.
According to a recent press release from the Pikes Peak Library District, this new partnership will bring together art, literature, studios and meeting spaces, as well as a vast array of creative tools all under one roof.
Building upon a decade of cooperation, PPLD and the MAC are transforming the historic building at 515 Manitou Avenue to become a shared space that extends more benefits to local artists, Library cardholders, and the greater community. PPLD will be able to offer more than traditional library resources and services â and in a way thatâs accessible â to all in Manitou Springs. Th
SIGNINGS
Book Signings Mike Torreano, “Score to Settle,” and Linda K. Bridges, “Hildie’s Hat Party,” 1-3 p.m. March 20, Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second St., Monument. Children wearing a fun hat will receive a special surprise; coveredtreasures.com, 481-2665.
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Recent regional author offerings:
• “Afterwork by Alex Lippert and Joel Malick; book collaborator, Dean Merrill. Independently published. Summary: An honest discussion about the retirement lie and how to live a future worthy of dreams. Demystify the retirement illusion and discover 10 keys to help your pursuit of meaning.
AVAILABLE
Hoopla Digital Pikes Peak Library District patrons can use Hoopla Digital for free access to videos, music and audiobooks from smartphones, tablets, PCS and Apple TV; hoopladigital.com.
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MANITOU SPRINGS • In a step forward in long-planned efforts to upgrade and remodel its historic Carnegie Library building, the City of Manitou Springs will seek proposals for the engineering
LITERARY EVENTS
Pikes Peak Writers’ Virtual Night Aspiring writers can have questions answered, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, free; tinyurl.com/y4ukblgu.
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”Wonder Up! How to Run Like a Girl” by Charlotte Matthews. Published by Charlotte Matthews. Summary: The story of Evie, a spunky young girl with her sights set on finishing her first running race The Mighty Girl Sprint. With the support of her mom, dad and feline sidekick, Evie learns that a balanced approach to training will help her reach the finish line and secure a coveted sparkly finisher’s medal.
AVAILABLE
Hoopla Digital Pikes Peak Library District patrons can use Hoopla Digital for free access to videos, music and audiobooks from smartphones, tablets, PCS and Apple TV; hoopladigital.com.