ALT A painting sits on an easel, done in subdued colors that make the scene feel a bid sad. On another easel next to it, someone has pinned multiple photos of the outside of Manitou Springs Library and the surrounding area.
ALT a closeup of the painting, which depicts Manitou Springs Library and people playing outside on the front lawn. A man feeds a squirrel, a group of young people listen to someone read them a book, another group of people run around, someone walks by with a book, and other groups enjoy the space. The painting has a grid drawn on it, and some squares of the grid are now in vibrant paint colors.
ALT The same painting, now fully in vibrant colors that make the scene more lively.
ALT Two thank-you cards. The first card reads, "Thank you for serving our community. We appreciate all you do." The second card reads, "Thank you for your services to the people, Palmer Park/Murray area. Newspapers, books, internet, movies, all interests for people."
ALT Two post cards. The first one says, "Thank you for being an important part of our community." The second one says "Thank you so much for all you do for me and our community. You are greatly appreciated!"
ALT A latte with a foam art heart on it appears under text that reads, "Have you ever looked into your mug and thought you saw a message in it?" In the foam of the coffee, text reads, "Go to the Library."
ALT book carts full of books waiting to be sent out to Library locations stand in a row. In front of them, brightly colored tape on the ground inexplicably spells out the word "cat" in huge letters, and "dog" in smaller letters.
ALT Nearly 300 Library staff members stand together in the lower level of Library 21c for a group photo.
ALT A person smiles while reading a book. A quote from a PPLD user reads, "I love that I can check out any book that I want and I can lose myself in a good book. I am a teen, and I know that many people my age don't even read anymore, but when I read I feel free like I can do anything and be whatever I want. I love that I can imagine and believe, even though I'm not a little kid anymore. I love that the Library is one of my happy places."
ALT Photo of a summer reading prize winner holding up a book and her Check Out Your Happy tote bag.
ALT Bookshelves are filled with various books. Signs advertise for the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District.
ALT A Halloween costume package with a picture of a woman holding books. Text on package reads: Library User. Includes: Stack of books and other materials, library card, smile of someone who just saved a lot of money."
