Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument, 719-481-2665, welcomes best-selling author, Kent Haruf as its first Art Hop Author of 2013.  Kent, a National Book Award finalist for his popular title, Plainsong, will present his new book, Benediction Thursday, May 16 from 5:00-5:30 at the Tri-Lakes Fire Administration Building, 166 Second Street followed by a book signing at the bookstore until 8:00 p.m.  Seating for Kent's talk is limited and tickets are required.  Tickets are $5.00…See More

Steffan Tubbs, 850 KOA radio personality will be at Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument, 719-481-2665 on Saturday, April 6.  Steffan will address the local Kiwanis Club in the early morning and then will address the public from 10-10:30 at the Tri-Lakes Fire Department Administration Building, 166 Second Street.  Steffan will then come to the store to sign his biography on Joseph LaNier, a World War II veteran who joined the Navy and became one of the first black Nay…See More

Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument is hosting a month-long series focusing on women connected to the literary world.  On Thursday, March 21st from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Doris Baker, owner of Filter Press Publishing of Palmer Lake will be discussing her company and the publishing world.  The store is featuring her titles at 10% off this evening only.  Come hear Doris' interesting story of acquiring this delightful press, ask questions about publishing and peruse her titles.See More

Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument is hosting a month-long series focusing on women connected to the literary world.  On Thursday, March 21st from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Doris Baker, owner of Filter Press Publishing of Palmer Lake will be discussing her company and the publishing world.  The store is featuring her titles at 10% off this evening only.  Come hear Doris' interesting story of acquiring this delightful press, ask questions about publishing and peruse her titles.See More

The second installment of our month-long focus on women in the writing world is Thursday, March 14, 6:30-8:00 p.m.  Nancy Saltzman has written a memoir, Radical Survivor.  Nancy surviving two bouts of breast cancer received a tragic phone call in 1995 stating that her whole family (husband and two sons) was killed in a plane crash. This is Nancy's story-becoming the resilient survivor of her family.  Nancy has been awarded Colorados' National Distuguished Principal Award and was awarded The…See More

Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument, 719-481-2665 is hosting a month-long event focusing on women in the literary world.  Thursday, March 7 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Holly Sly will be signing her book, Toolbox from Heaven.  Holly's book is a very personal book expressing her deep faith.  When Holly's daughter, Alexandra falls ill at school one day, Holly thinks it's probably just a mild stomach bug.  But, when her illness starts to exhibit symptons of hearing loss and dizziness,…See More

In March, Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument, 719-481-2665 is hosting a month-long literary event, "Women in the Writing World" the first three Thursday evenings and the last Saturday afternoon.  Women authors and a publisher will be discussing the literary trade. -March 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Holly Sly will sign her personal and inspirational story, Toolbox from Heaven.  Holly's young daughter developed life-threatening meningitis and encephalitis resulting in profound…See More

Historic Monument Merchants Association (HMMA) has hosted Small Town Christmas on the first Saturday in December for many years.  This year, the Association has broadened the event to three consectutive Saturdays.  Many stores will host events each of the following dates, November 24, December first and December 8 from 10-2. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at La Casa Fiesta from 10-noon each of these three Saturdays.  There will be carolers, hay rides, reindeer, and crafts for all. Covered…See More

Come visit downtown Monument Thursday, Septembr 20 from 5-8 p.m. for the last Art Hop of the season sponsored by the Historic Monument Merchants Association.  Many of the downtown shops host special events and/or sales this evening.  September is a perfect month for an early evening stroll through downtown.  Mt. Herman, usually, is in its full autumn blanket of color.  Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, 719-481-2665 is stacking its last Art Hop with amazing talent!  Woody Woodworth…See More

Thursday, August 16, from 5-8 p.m., the streets of downtown historic Monument will be filled with joyful people visiting the stores for Art Hop.  Various stores are open this evening providing entertainment, art exhibits, specials and refreshments. Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, 719-481-2665 will host its annual outdoor-themed Art Hop.  This evening, we are pleased to present two authors.  Susan Joy Paul from Colorado Springs has revised the Touring Colorado Hot Springs Guide. …See More

Once again,the Historic Monument Merchants' Association will host Art Hop on Thursday, June 21, from 5-8 p.m.  Stores in the downtown area remain open late and sponsor artists, authors or offer special sales. Covered Treasures Bookstore is hosting two local authors who have written books set in Colorado.  Agatha Award finalist author Beth Groundwater will be signing the second in her Rocky Mountain Outdoor Adventure mystery series, Wicked Eddies set in Salida and Barbara O'Neal will be signing…See More

Thursday, May 17, 5-8 p.m. begins Historic Monument Merchants Association's 8th season of Art Hop.  Fourteen independent shops will host events each third Thursday from May-September. Covered Treasures Bookstore hosts authors at these events and our first two Colorado authors are Charlie Mac and Mark Stevens.Charlie Mac has written, Legends Lost, a "what-if" novel.  What if Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid did not die in Bolivia but returned stateside to lead a quiet and good life.  Trouble,…See More

Saturday, April 21 from 1:30-4:30 p.m., Covered Treasures Bookstore will be hosting author Barbara K. Tyner as she signs her new adult novel, Wait Here, Wait There.  Barbara is well-known for her children series, Badger the Dog and has branched out to write an adult novel whose theme is one we all will or have experienced in some form or another.  Her novel examines Alzheimer's Disease - how it affects families, friends and the community at large. Janet is caring for her mother, Margaret who…See More

Covered Treasures Bookstore, a locally-owned independent bookstore in Monument is spotlighting local authors.  The Tri-Lakes area is teeming with creative talent and the store is hosting author signings each Thursday night in April from 5-7 p.m.. Come by the store to greet and meet our authors.  Support your local independent bookseller and perhaps the next bestselling authors.  For more information, please visit our website,…See More

Join us and Ed Sealover, author of the book, Mountain Brew: A Guide to Colorado's Breweries for a book signing at two locations.  From 3:30 until 5:00 p.m., Ed will be at Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument, 719-481-2665 and then we will all travel over the Interstate to The Pikes Peak Brewing Company, 1756 Lake Woodmoor Drive where Ed will be discussing his research and signing more books.  Please stop by either the store or the brewery to meet Ed.  This book will make a…See More

Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument, 719-481-2665 is a happy participant in the Historic Monument Merchants Association's Small Town Christmas Event which runs from 10-2 on Saturday, December 3rd.  Downtown Monument will be the site of hay rides, crafts, carolers, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus.Covered Treasures Bookstore is hosting two authors and a cartographer to add to the festivities.  Stop by between 11 and 1 p.m. and meet Colorado Springs cartographer Mike…See More