PPLD is teaming up with Muse Comics + Games to offer Free Comic Book Day comic issues for teens on Sat., May 3. This annual nationwide initiative strives to put comics into the hands of both long-time and new comic fans alike. Comics are available at all PPLD locations during this one-day event while supplies last. 

Free Comic Book Day is an excellent way for teens to discover new comic series to fall in love with. Comic stores across the U.S. celebrate by giving out special Free Comic Book Day issues of comics, which can range from being the first issue of a comic series or short one-off stories of larger series. As a public library, we know that not all teens have a nearby comic store that they can visit for free comics. We are happy to connect teens in our community with free comic issues to add to their personal libraries.  

We want to wish our 16th Annual Teen Art Contest winners a huge congratulations!

These teen artists were chosen by their fellow teens and PPLD staff. They were honored at an award ceremony in March at East Library.

To enter our 17th Annual Teen Art Contest, watch out for the announcement coming in late 2023.

Best in Show

Averie P.
Vista Ridge High School
"The Treasure of Memories"
Watercolors, watercolor pencils, and metallic watercolor

High School – First Place

Adelyn L.
TCA College Pathways
"Words Come to Life"
3-D Sculpture

High School – Second Place

Dominick P.
Fountain Fort Carson High School
"A Newborn Star’s Trip Down Memory Lanes"
Digital Art

Middle School – First Place

Evie S.
Monument Academy
“Backroad History”
Acrylic paint on canvas

Middle School – Second Place

Natalie M.
Evangelical Christian Academy
“The Invisible”
Watercolors, colored pencils, and acrylic paint

Coordinator’s Choice – Middle School

Evey W.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
“Memories in Bronze”
Pencil, Pen, & Marker on Paper

Coordinator’s Choice – Middle School

Kendall L.
Horizon Middle School
“My Mind's Eye”
Acrylic on Canvas

Coordinator’s Choice – High School

Ryleigh S.
St. Mary's High School
“Day in the Woods”