General

On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans participated in the first Earth Day to increase awareness about environmental issues around the world. That movement has grown into Earth Month throughout all of April to continue spreading awareness locally and internationally. Learn about Earth Month, environmental issues, and ways to make your life more environmentally friendly through upcycling and recycling with the resources on this page.

Booklists

Adult Books for Earth Month
Earth Month Books for Kids

Resources

• Earth Month Displays at the Library  
  Colorado Springs Utilities is sharing information about wise water usage and conservation with informative displays at several Library locations. You’ll find information about utilities, energy rebates, water-wise planting, water and energy usage tips, and more! Stop by East, Cheyenne, Monument, Old Colorado City, Penrose, and Rockrimmon libraries, as well as Library 21c to learn more.  
• Green Living 
  A curated guide of resources to help you adapt to living a greener lifestyle.
• Learn to Make Reusable Bags at PPLD 
  Struggling with Colorado’s new single-use bag fee? This video has instructions on how to upcycle a t-shirt into a reusable shopping bag. (All ages)
• Create: Bee Gardens
  Learn some techniques to start your very own bee-friendly garden, including planting native wildflowers that attract pollinators, and making a bee bath out of polymer clay. (All ages)
• Create: Visible Mending
  Ripped shirt... throw it away? No way! In this video, you'll learn about visible mending, a technique for fixing up damaged clothes with a little extra flair. (All ages)

Recommended Websites 

• Earth Day – National Archives (all ages)
  A collection of Earth Day resources from the National Archives
• Earth Day - Smithsonian (All ages)
  Learn about Earth Day Founder Gaylord Nelson and explore exhibitions, resources, and Podcasts that highlight Smithsonian efforts to advance sustainability. 

Nonprofits make a difference in their communities. If you are involved in a nonprofit or are considering starting one, Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has a variety of helpful resources available to support your efforts.

We have many resources available through the Robert Hilbert Nonprofit Resource Center located at Penrose Library. Here, you will find our nonprofit collection with a variety of helpful books and materials to support your nonprofit. Our strategic services librarian is also available to help connect you with helpful information.

Your PPLD library card also gets you access to several databases to support your research and grant writing efforts. Use the Colorado Grants Guide for information and assistance for nonprofit grant writing or explore Foundation Directory Professional (available at Library 21c) for trusted tools from a national nonprofit service.

For more resources, you can visit our Nonprofit Subject Guides and find information about education and training, grant writing, financial sponsorship, getting started, and more. Each guide offers useful insight to help you reach your nonprofit goals.  

Arab American Heritage Month highlights and celebrates the rich culture and achievements of Arab Americans and Arab-speaking Americans throughout U.S. history. In 2017, Arab America and the Arab America Foundation launched the National Arab American Heritage Month initiative, which Congress recognized as a National Initiative in 2022. Celebrate by exploring the booklists and web resources on this page!

Booklists

• Children’s Arab American Month Booklist 2023
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Booklist
• Arab Americans (Hoopla)
• Overdrive
• Scroll to the bottom of this page for the Children’s, Adult Fiction, and Adult Nonfiction booklists 

Website Links

• Arab American Heritage Month (History Channel)
  Commemorate Arab American heritage with the History Channel and take a look at historic Arab immigration to the U.S., as well as information about things you can do to celebrate.
• Arab American National Museum
  The first and only museum dedicated to telling the Arab American story.
• Celebrate American Heritage Month (PBS)
  Watch documentaries and programs that celebrate the diversity and history of Arab American communities. 
• Arab American Foundation 
  Learn the history of National Arab American Heritage Month being established as a nationally recognized heritage month. 
• Flags of Arabic Nations for Kids
  A printable graphic for learning the flags of Arabic nations.
• Arab American History and Culture (The Smithsonian) 
  Explore photos and articles in the Smithsonian archives to learn more about Arab American history and culture.  
• Arab American Institute (AAI) 
  The AAI supports programs that promote greater awareness of Arab Americans in the United States, demographic research, and international outreach.

For anyone considering a major purchase such as a new vehicle, a comfortable mattress upgrade, or new appliances, a subscription to the Consumer Reports database is a good place to start. You will find unbiased ratings and reviews, performance scores, shopping advice, how-to videos, and the latest product news, among other helpful information. Consumer Reports can help you save money, shop smartly, and live better.

With your PPLD library card, you don’t need a subscription to access Consumer Reports. This database is available at any Library location. El Paso County residents (with a library card that starts with a 4) can use their library card to access this database from home.

If you aren’t quite sure what products to consider such as what mattress or crib to purchase, peruse articles reporting on the best of that type of product. If you already have several possibilities in mind, you can search them in the database to find and compare product specifications, rating, safety, and cost information to help find the best product for your needs. This database goes beyond product information with articles exploring ways to keep your home up-to-date, travel tips, things to consider for insurance, starting a college savings plan, getting better sleep, and more.

If you’re on a hunt for a new vehicle, visit the Cars section to find exclusive test results and survey findings to help you choose the best vehicle for you. You can explore by vehicle type, make, model, and year if you already have some options to consider, or peruse lists of the most reliable or cost-effective vehicles to find a good starting point. Road tests, overall scores, features lists, and pricing breakdowns offer key insights.

In addition to product information for items you are considering, you will find interesting articles with tips for updating and improving different areas of your home. Browse the Home & Garden section for a wide variety of products, including bed and bath, home improvement, kitchen, lawn and garden, and tools and power equipment. Learn how to furnish your bedroom for a more restful sleep, get expert tips on staining decks, read up on the Right to Repair movement, and more. 

There are even sections with information you can use beyond making purchasing decisions. The Babies section, for example, supports parents making safer and smarter choices for new family members. Explore articles about electronics and internet safety, financial planning, travel tips, and much more. You will even find articles on using privacy features of popular social media apps like Facebook. With more sections to explore, there is a lot more to discover in Consumer Reports.  

Explore diverse, varied experiences across the autism community with Pikes Peak Library District during Autism Acceptance Month this April. Below, you will find related booklists, resources, and websites.

Booklists

• Scroll to the bottom of the page for the Adult Nonfiction and Adult Fiction booklists
• Childrens booklist

Resources

• Library Sensory Tour videos
  Get a sensory-friendly preview of each of our Library locations, complete with information about sensory accommodations available at each.

Websites

• Autism Acceptance Month (Autism Society)
  Read about Autism Acceptance Month and learn more about the autistic community.
• Autism Society Colorado
  Discover a wide range of resources in Colorado and nationally, and learn about the autistic community.
• Autism Resources (Colorado Department of Education)
  Learn about resources and strategies for adapting and thriving on the autism spectrum.
• World Health Organization
  Find key facts about autism and find news and stories centering around the autistic community. 

Transition can be hard for our military families and their children. Moving multiple times for military service can be challenging for the children of military families, who often face the disruption of starting over at a new school and with new friends multiple times. This April, Pikes Peak Library District honors the Military Children in our community by celebrating their unique experiences.

Booklists: 

• Month of the Military Booklist

Resources

• Military & Veterans Resource Guide  
  PPLD provides military, veterans, and their families with access to free resources such as books, audiobooks, eBooks, and online databases, as well as events, workshops, and classes tailored to their unique needs and interests.

Website Links

• Sesame Street For Military Families 
  Sesame Street for Military Families is a free, bilingual (English and Spanish) website where families can find information and multimedia resources on the topics of military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression.
• Babies on the Homefront 
  Babies on the Homefront provides military and veteran parents ideas for enhancing everyday moments with their baby or toddler.
• Veteran Training – VA Resources 
  The VA's parenting program provides resources and support for military and veteran parents, including information on child development, parenting skills, and managing the challenges of military life.
• MCEC – Military Child Education Coalition 
  MCEC supports all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle.
• U.S. Department of Defense
  While military members serve around the world, we often forget the challenges faced by their children. Each year, the Department of Defense (DoD) joins national, state, and local government, schools, military serving organizations, companies, and private citizens in celebrating military children and the sacrifices they make.
• Military OneSource
  The Month of the Military Child recognizes the unique challenges children in military families face —such as long separations and frequent moves — and honors their service to the military community. Use these free resources to support your children, youth, and teens and power up your parenting. 

With a Pikes Peak Culture Pass, Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) cardholders can get no-cost entry passes to the ProRodeo Museum and Hall of Fame. It is only museum dedicated to both the history of professional rodeo and the ProRodeo Clown Association, as well as western heritage in the Pikes Peak region. 

A unique and popular summer exhibit brings to life the spirit of the rodeo through a livestock exhibition, bucking rodeo horses, and even the occasional bull! Few museums have live animals that guests can visit and learn about first-hand. While there, guests can stroll around a beautiful pond and waterfall as they take in the incredible statuary that captures the spirit of the west. This hidden gem has even served as a beautiful backdrop for weddings and special events. 

Forty-five years ago, the ProRodeo Museum and Hall of Fame made Colorado Springs its permanent home after relocating here from Denver. The City of Colorado Springs reached out to the organization in 1978 and worked with them to help them secure the current property where the museum sits today just west of I-25 at Rockrimmon Boulevard. The building opened in August 1979 and has grown with the museum. Later additions, including a pavilion, make up the Hall of Fame as it is today. 

To celebrate its 45th anniversary, the museum will host several activities in August 2024 with a rodeo clown reunion, demonstrations, and fun activities culminating with an open house celebration on Fri., Aug. 10. 

The ProRodeo Museum and Hall of Fame is one of the original Culture Pass partners to invite PPLD patrons to be a “tourist in their own backyard,” connecting more with our local community and providing educational programs. Since then, the museum has partnered with PPLD to offer discounted admission during Summer Discount Days in 2023 and has hosted our mobile library to connect museum visitors with Library offerings.

Learn more about the museum on their website, or check out a Pikes Peak Culture Pass and enjoy your time exploring this cultural attraction in-person.

PPLD cardholders have made great use of the Culture Pass program, checking out 3,192 no-cost passes in 2023 alone! The ProRodeo Museum and Hall of Fame is one of 12 Culture Pass partners that you can explore. Use your library card to check out a pass today!

Do you know everything your Library has to offer? Visit one of our Library Open Houses during National Library Week from April 7 – 13 and discover everything you have access to with your library card!

We will have Open Houses at eight of our libraries where you can take a tour, enjoy local refreshments, participate in family fun activities, and win prizes. Enjoy a scavenger hunt and self-guided tour to help you explore what the Library has to offer. Each location will also offer unique prizes and activities for all ages, so feel free to join us for multiple Open Houses and get to know more libraries around the District.

After seeing all the great offerings of your Library District you’ll want to make sure to get a library card before you leave. The Friends of PPLD have cool swag for the first 25 people who sign up for a library card at each open house location. 

Open House Schedules

• East Library – Mon., April 8 from 10 a.m. - noon
• High Prairie Library – Mon., April 8 from 4 – 6 p.m. 
• Monument Library – Tue., April 9 from 6 – 8 p.m.
• Penrose Library – Wed., April 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. 
• Cheyenne Mountain Library – Thu., April 11 from 5 – 7 p.m.
• Sand Creek Library – Sat., April 13 from 10 a.m. - noon
• Fountain Library – Sat., April 13 from 2 – 4 p.m.
• Library 21c – Sat., April 13 from noon – 2 p.m. 

Details about each open house are listed below!

East Library

Mon., April 8 from 10 a.m. - noon
Located at 5550 N. Union Blvd. (Colorado Springs, CO) 

East Library is notably one of the best locations for working, studying, and reading with a view. Grand floor-to-ceiling windows in the reading bay provide a stunning view of Pikes Peak. This location also offers access to a park right behind the building that you are welcome to enjoy during your visit. Among this library’s features are a makerspace, a teen center, the Education Resource Center (ERC), meeting rooms, two computer labs, and a large children’s area. Near the entrance, you will find the Donald Stratton exhibit honoring U.S. Army service members, and one of the Friends of PPLD’s Library bookstores.

As one of our Family Place Libraries, East Library has developmental toys in the children’s area, Family Place Play Group programs, materials and resources for parents, and family support services, as well as access to our Family Place Toy Library.

Enjoy refreshments and the following activities:

• Performance by Mountain Harmony in the reading bay
• Eclipse Viewing Party (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Guided and self-guided tours
• Library card sign-ups (the first 25 will receive a special swag from the Friends of PPLD), scavenger hunt (win a prize!), bookmark craft
• Children’s Area: Children’s scavenger hunt, passive art activity, Family Place play area,
• Homeschool Art Show (on display)
• Teen Center: Video games - Mario Kart/Super Smash Brothers on projector, Blue Spruce Award voting
• Makerspace: Button-making activity, laser engraver, and 3D printer in action
• Reading Bay: Puzzles, board games, bookmobile coloring sheet, PPLD Foundation, and popcorn!

Complete our scavenger hunt for a chance to win great prizes including a $100 family four-pack movie pass complete with popcorn and arcade games at Roadhouse Cinemas or one of three $50 gift cards at Muse Comics + Games.

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High Prairie Library

Mon., April 8 from 4 – 6 p.m. 
Located at 7035 Old Meridian Rd. (Peyton, CO)

High Prairie Library is a cornerstone of its community that connects people to the resources they need for work, school, and fun. Thanks to an environmental grant, there are geothermal tubes in the ground behind the building that heat and cool the building efficiently. A convenient drive-through window located on the south side of the building makes curbside pickup and book drop-off a breeze. This location also offers ample outdoor space for patrons to enjoy. Stop by and discover the meeting rooms, seed library, computers, and other resources this location has to offer.  

Enjoy refreshments and the following activities:

• Performance by Falcon High School Jazz Band
• Library card sign-ups (the first 25 will receive a special swag from the Friends of PPLD)
• Refreshments
• Scavenger hunt (win a prize!)
• Self-guided tour
• Community art activity
• Seed Library display
• Library of Things and Discovery Kit display
• Friends of PPLD book sale
• Bookmark craft
• Children’s area: Rainbow scratch art, children’s scavenger hunt

Drawing for a chance to win a $30 gift card to La Mission Restaurant.

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Monument Library

Tue., April 9 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Located at 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. (Monument, CO)

Monument Library, nestled on the north side of the Woodmoor Center shopping mall, offers literacy and resources where there used to be a hardware store. Inside, the library’s Madagascar Day Gecko named Ruby is ready to greet visitors alongside Library staff. Despite its smaller size, this location often lands third or fourth for overall checkouts among all Library locations. On good weather days, people enjoy stepping out behind the building to visit the geese and ducks in Serenity Pond. This location offers a meeting room, computers, art exhibits, and other resources. 

Enjoy refreshments and the following activities:

• Performance by the Rose County Academy of Irish Dance
• Scavenger hunt (win prizes!)
  Button-making activity
• Board games for all ages
• Palmer Divide Quiltmakers Quilt tour
• Self-guided tour
• Library card sign-ups (the first 25 will receive a special swag from the Friends of PPLD)
• Paws to Read activity
• Bookmark craft
• Behind the Bookdrop: Processing holds
• Backdoor: Duck feeding station, sidewalk chalk
• Children’s area: Children's scavenger hunt, process art, bookmobile coloring sheet

Complete the scavenger hunt for a chance to win a Dave & Busters Family Four-Pack of game cards totaling $100. 

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Penrose Library

Wed., April 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. 
Located at 20 N. Cascade Ave. (Colorado Springs, CO)(There is paid parking. Library cardholders can get two hours of free parking in the parking lot by scanning their library cards at the parking kiosk.)

Penrose Library was recently closed for two months while we shortened and reconfigured the bookshelves. The Open House will include remarks from Library leadership commemorating its reopening. This library, located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, features a computer lab, study rooms, a teen center, a large children’s area, and a Law Collection. The attached historic Carnegie Library houses our Regional History & Genealogy department, as well as the Herbert Hilbert Nonprofit Resource Center with resources for small businesses and nonprofits.

As one of our Family Place Libraries, Penrose Library has developmental toys in the children’s area, Family Place Play Group programs, materials and resources for parents, and family support services, as well as access to our Family Place Toy Library.

Enjoy refreshments and the following activities:

• Performances by Pikes Peak Region Poet Laureate Ashley Cornelius and Colorado Springs Conservatory
• Library card sign-ups (the first 25 will receive a special swag from the Friends of PPLD)
• Scavenger hunt (win a prize!)
• Community art project
• Mini-golf course
• Green screen photo activity
• Bookmark craft
• Teen Area: Coloring activity, Blue Spruce Award voting, Mario Kart video game (teen only)
• Children’s Area: Family Place toys, face painting, Name the Dragon activity
• Upper Parking Lot: Mobile Library Services, bookmobile coloring sheet

Complete our scavenger hunt for a chance to win great prizes including a $100 family four-pack movie pass complete with popcorn and arcade games at Roadhouse Cinemas or a $50 gift card to spend at Downtown Colorado Springs businesses.

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Cheyenne Mountain Library

Thu., April 11 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Located at 1785 South 8th St., Suite 100 (Colorado Springs, CO) 

Cheyenne Mountain Library is one of our shopping complex libraries. It is beloved by its patrons, who know that what it lacks in size, it makes up for with cozy vibes and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Stop by to learn about the meeting room, computers, art exhibits, and other resources that this location has to offer.  

As one of our Family Place Libraries, Cheyenne Mountain Library has developmental toys in the children’s area, Family Place Play Group programs, materials and resources for parents, and family support services, as well as access to our Family Place Toy Library.

Enjoy refreshments, visit our staff table where staff will tell you about our various programs and offerings, and the following activities:

• Performance by the Free Time Quartet
• Library card sign-ups (the first 25 will receive a special swag from the Friends of PPLD)
• Life-size Candy Land game
• Scavenger hunt (win a prize!)
• Self-guided tour
• Bookmark craft activity
• Nintendo Switch video games (all ages)
• Friends of PPLD mini book sale
• Children’s area: Family Place toys, bookmobile coloring sheet

Complete the scavenger hunt for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Caffeinated Cow. 

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Sand Creek Library

Sat., April 13 from 10 a.m. - noon
Located at 1821 South Academy Blvd. (Colorado Springs, CO)

We often hear people say that Sand Creek Library is much larger on the inside than it looks on the outside. This location is home to our state-of-the-art audio recording studio and one of PPLD’s three makerspaces. It also has a teen center, children’s area, meeting rooms, and a computer lab.

As one of our Family Place Libraries, Sand Creek Library has developmental toys in the children’s area, Family Place Play Group programs, materials and resources for parents, and family support services, as well as access to our Family Place Toy Library. 

Enjoy refreshments and the following activities:

• Performance by Ballet Folklórico de la Raza at 10 a.m.
• Library card sign-ups (the first 25 will receive a special swag from the Friends of PPLD)
• Scavenger hunt (win a prize!)
• Self-guided tour
• Bookmark craft
• Art Aloud art display
• Community resources info and Friends of PPLD info table
• Makerspace: 3D printer and laser engraver observations, lasered watercolor pages
• Studio 916: Karaoke, playing with instruments, experimenting with various equipment, and listening to music samples from Studio916 patrons
• Teen Zone: Comic book crafts, superhero trivia, LEGO activity
• Children's Area: Harrison School District 2 student art show, bookmobile coloring sheet
• Meeting Room A: Giant Connect 4, coloring and craft,  giant Lincoln Logs

Complete our scavenger hunt for a chance to win a $100 family four-pack movie pass complete with popcorn and arcade games at Roadhouse Cinemas.

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Fountain Library

Sat., April 13 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Located at 230 South Main St. (Fountain, CO)

Fountain Library’s building was designed by Elizabeth Wright Ingraham, a well-known Colorado Springs architect and granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright. The History Wall inside offers a panoramic look at Fountain’s history dating back to its founding. Fountain Library also offers the only Community Room in the entire Library District that patrons can reserve before and after library hours. This location offers a children’s area, a meeting room, a teen center, art exhibits, computers, and other resources. 

As one of our Family Place Libraries, Fountain Library has developmental toys in the children’s area, Family Place Play Group programs, materials and resources for parents, and family support services, as well as access to our Family Place Toy Library.

Enjoy refreshments and the following activities:

• Performance by Ballet Folklórico de la Raza at 2:15 p.m.
• Library card sign-ups (The first 25 will receive special prizes)
• Scavenger hunt (win a prize!)
• Self-guided tour
• Friends of PPLD
• Reading Area: Refreshments, puzzles, chess
• Teen Area: Mario Kart Game (all ages), button-making activity
• Children's Area: Toy Library test-drive, window activities, bookmobile coloring sheet
• Display: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 art display
• Patio: Birdwatching, Library backpacks display

Complete the scavenger hunt for a chance to win great prizes including a $50 Walmart gift card or a portable Bluetooth speaker from SCHEELS.

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Library 21c 

Sat., April 13 from noon – 2 p.m. 
Located at 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. (Colorado Springs, CO)

Library 21c offers plenty of space for patrons to work and relax with a beautiful view of the Front Range, including Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain. This location is home to a large event venue and PPLD’s test kitchen classroom. Its gallery hosts different exhibits each month. Library 21c also has the Library’s audio-video studio, a makerspace, and an edit bay for video projects. Stop by to discover the large computer lab, teen center, large children’s area, meeting rooms, gaming room, and other resources. (Check out a virtual tour of Library 21c on our website!) Right now, Library 21c is undergoing a process to replace the turf grass in an effort to create a lawn with more sustainable, water-friendly native grasses.

As one of our Family Place Libraries, Library 21c has developmental toys in the children’s area, Family Place Play Group programs, materials and resources for parents, and family support services, as well as access to our Family Place Toy Library. 

Enjoy refreshments made by the students of the Food Industry Training program and the following activities:

• Performance by students from Victoria’s School of Harp
• Library card sign-ups (the first 25 will receive a special swag from the Friends of PPLD)
• Staff guided tours
• Scavenger hunt (win a prize!)
• PPLD Foundation info table
• Friends of PPLD
• Bookmark craft
• Family fun video games
• Cornhole lawn game
• Western Window Bay: Coloring and craft activities
• Teen Area: Board games
• Children’s Area: LEGO build, bookmobile coloring sheet
• Kitchen: Adult Education info
• Studio 21c: Green screen activity
• Make 1: Button-making activity
• Make 2: Watch the makerspace in action!

Complete the scavenger hunt for a chance to win a Dave & Busters Family Four-Pack of game cards totaling $100 or a board game.

A big thank you to our sponsors!

Pikes Peak Library District is excited to bring you Virtual Author Visits in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Join us and hear from bestselling authors and thought leaders on a range of topics, from puzzling science to epic fantasy to decluttering your home. Whether you are an avid or occasional reader, there is nothing quite like listening to insightful talks by authors you have read or plan to read soon. You never know what will catch your interest. Attend these events at no cost from the comfort of home.

In April, virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. Takes place Tue., April 2 at noon. Register for the access link.

Next, you are invited for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother. Takes place Tue., April 9 at noon. Register for the access link.

At the end of April, please join us for a chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. Takes place Wed., April 17 at 6 p.m. Register for the access link. 

Learn more and see upcoming authors on our Virtual Author Visits page or check out past Virtual Author Visits here! 

More Upcoming Virtual Author Visits 

• Wed., May 1 at 1 p.m.: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt 
• Wed., May 8 at 5 p.m.: A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon 
• Tue., May 21 at 5 p.m.: Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Volunteer experience looks good on college applications and can make a job application stand out to potential employers as well. Pikes Peak region teens looking for volunteer hours won’t want to miss out on one of the most fun volunteer experiences of the year: Summer Adventure!

Our 2024 Summer Adventure Program presented by Children’s Hospital Colorado is our annual summer reading program where participants complete reading and activities to earn prizes. The program is packed with a wide variety of special summer events and programs for participants to enjoy as well. 

Teen volunteers are an essential part of our summer program. They help people register for the program, pass out prizes, support programs, and complete other volunteer duties as needed. And yes, volunteers can register for the program as well!

Volunteer applications are open now through Wed., May 1. Learn about our teen volunteer requirements and submit your application on our teen volunteer page.