Monument Library (MO)

Join Pikes Peak Library District this Veterans Day in celebrating our veterans and their families.

Programs

Veterans Day Storytime

Meet some of the veterans in our community as they make Storytime guest appearances in the days leading up to Veterans Day. For ages 3 – 7 and their families and guardians.  

• Fri., Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m. – Cheyenne Mountain Library
• Tue., Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. – Monument Library
• Tue., Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. – Rockrimmon Library
• Tue., Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. – Ruth Holley Library
• Thu., Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. – East Library
• Thu., Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. – High Prairie Library
• Fri., Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. – Library 21c
• Fri., Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. – Palmer Lake Library 

Patriotism in America Past and Present 

Will America ever have another "Greatest Generation?" In her book Unintended Hero, local author Becky Van Vleet explores the question of whether America will have another “Greatest Generation.” Her book delves into her father's up-close and personal battles on the USS Denver in World War II in the Pacific Theater. Join Becky for an interactive book talk about patriotism from the Greatest Generation in World War II to present day.  Ages 16 and up. Registration recommended. 

• Sat., Nov. 11 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Rockrimmon Library 

Veterans Day Poppy Painting 

Learn more about the palette knife painting technique and try it for yourself by creating beautiful poppy designs in honor of Veterans Day. Registration required.

• Thu., Nov. 2 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. – Fountain Library
• Sat., Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – East Library
• Mon., Nov. 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Monument Library
• Tue., Nov. 7 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. – Sand Creek Library
• Wed., Nov. 8 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Calhan Library
• Sat., Nov. 11 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. – Manitou Springs Library
• Mon., Nov. 20 from 10:30 a.m. - noon – Cheyenne Mountain Library 

Patrons of Influence: Military Veterans in El Paso County

Celebrate local veterans and hear from a panel of military veterans who are providing positive influences in culture, leadership, and business in the Pikes Peak region. Panelists will discuss their shared interest and experience on how diversity strengthens organizations and communities. There will be a Livestream option for anyone who wishes to attend virtually. A Question-and-Answer session will follow the discussion. Registration is recommended to attend in-person, and required for the Livestream. 

• Wed., Nov. 15 from 10 – 11 a.m. East Library  

Booklists

• Resources for Veterans (Overdrive)

Resources

• Military & Veterans LibGuide
  • This guide offers local information and general resources for Colorado-based military and veterans.
• Freegal
  • This guide offers local information and general resources for Colorado-based military and veterans.
• Freegal
  • Veterans Day Collection: 50 Patriotic Songs
  • Veterans Day (radio broadcast)
• Gale Ebooks
  • Search this database using the key word “Veterans” for further reading and information. (Note that this resource is available at the Library or you can access it remotely with a library card that starts with a 4 and your PIN.)

Websites

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  Learn more about VA resources, the PACT Act, healthcare for veterans, life insurance, memorials, and other crucial information for veterans. 
• Veterans Day 2023
  Familiarize yourself with Veterans Day history, including why Veterans Day moved from October to November, what Armistice Day was, and why schools close in recognition of this federal holiday. 
• Veterans Day 2023
  Includes information on the importance, history, and the traditions of Veterans Day
• Veterans Day
  Read about the history and traditions of Veterans Day.

Family websites for active military and veterans 

• Sesame Street for Military Families
  Find bilingual (Spanish and English) information and multimedia resources on the topics of military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression.
• Babies on the Homefront
  Military and veteran parents will find ideas for enhancing everyday moments with their baby or toddler.
• Parenting for Veterans
  Discover parenting help when you need it, on any device with access to the internet.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Fri., Sept. 15 - Sun., Oct. 15, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The Library offers several opportunities to learn and celebrate. Scroll down to explore resources celebrating Hispanic heritage.

Hispanic Heritage Month Recipe Cards

Learn about favorite foods and make recipes from some of the cultures celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month. Available at all locations starting Fri., Sept. 15.

Resources

• Adults:
  • Hoopla
  • Kanopy films
  • Colorado Experience 
    Justicia Y Libertad (27 min., NR) 1968 was a pivotal year in American history: The Vietnam War hit its peak, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, and riots shook the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. At home in Colorado, it marked the birth of the Chicano Movement. These pivotal times brought political activist Corky Gonzalez to the forefront as an early pioneer of equal rights for Mexican Americans.
• Regional History & Genealogy
• Archival Collections
  • Heidi Vazquez Guy Records (MSS 0408)  
    The Heidi Vazquez Guy Records consist of two series: Biographical Files and VHS Tapes. Biographical information provided in each file includes: birthdate, parents names, names and number of children, education, careers, and Colorado memories. Most files also include a photograph. The VHS tapes contain oral history interviews of people in the Biographical Files conducted by Heidi Vazquez Guy. See staff in Regional History & Genealogy if you want to find out more about this collection.
  • De Donde Eres oral histories 
    Conducted between the years 2003 -2005, ¿De Donde Eres? was an oral history project organized by Pikes Peak Library District’s Special Collections in an effort to document and promote understanding of the region’s Hispanic community and their many contributions to Colorado Springs. The collection is comprised of 25 individual videotaped interviews which have been digitized into audio-only format. A complete listing of the project interviews is available at the Regional History & Genealogy reference desk and transcripts are available for a few of the oral histories.
• Young Adults:
  • Color in Colorado Young Adult Booklist
• Families and Children:
  • Enjoy some incredibly colorful costumes and dance from Ballet Folklórico México Danza to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! The music is so energetic you might want to get up and dance with your family! Click here to view the video.
  • Children's Materials in Spanish at PPLD
  • Color in Colorado Children's Booklist
  • PBS Children's Booklist
  • eBooks from Libby/Overdrive
  • Children’s Booklist from ¡Colorín Colorado!

• Reference Books and Magazines 

  • Who's who among Hispanic Americans, by Gale Research Inc.
  • Early Hispanic Colorado, 1678-1900, by Joseph P. Sánchez
  • On the edge of purgatory: an archaeology of place in Hispanic Colorado, by Bonnie J. Clark
  • Hispanics in the U.S. Civil War: a compiled list of men who fought for the Confederacy and the Union, compiled and edited by Ricardo J. Rodríguez
  • Hispanic pioneers in Colorado and New Mexico, by Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy
  • National Society of Hispanic Genealogy Newsletter, by NSHG
  • Colorado Hispanic Genealogist, by Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy
  • Colorado Hispanic Leadership Profiles: Who’s Who among Colorado’s Outstanding Leaders by Doug McNair

  For more titles and information, visit Special Collections or search our catalog! Books are from the Carnegie Library - Special Collections. (Some titles are available for checkout from other library locations.)

• Websites
  • HispanicHeritageMonth.gov Hosted by the Library of Congress, this site provides access to curated arts exhibits and collections, audio and video collections, and resources for Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • La Fiesta Bonita Read about a historic local heritage celebration from right here in El Paso County posted by our friends at the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum. 
  • National Archives – Hispanic Heritage Month
  • National Today – Hispanic Heritage Month
  • History.com Provides an overview of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Join Pikes Peak Library District in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and welcome Carlotta Walls LaNier as she takes us through her journey as one of the Little Rock Nine. In 1957, at age 14, Mrs. LaNier and eight other students integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. This act of courage became the catalyst for change in the American educational system. The Little Rock Nine, as they would eventually be called, became ‘foot soldiers’ for freedom. In 1999, members of Congress and former President Bill Clinton bestowed upon Mrs. LaNier and the other members of the Little Rock Nine the nation’s highest civilian award, the Congressional Gold Medal, for their sacrifice and contribution to the cause of equality. 

Mrs. LaNier will share her story with us at the upcoming presentation, A Mighty Long Way, and introduce her new book A Mighty Long Way, My Journey to Justice, at Little Rock Central High. Please join us in-person or on the livestream. Registration is encouraged.  

When: 

Library 21c: Tue., Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. - noon