Good morning, Colorado Springs.

The Friends of PPLD Big Fall Book Sale in Colorado Springs offers books under $3 that fund library programs + each purchase boosts literacy.

Although Saturday’s sale ended, a bargain bag sale starts at 11:00 a.m. today, charging $6 for members and $7 for non-members + helping libraries expand programs.

Kindergarteners from the Pikes Peak Region visited Venetucci Farm on Thursday, Oct.

8 to pick pumpkins and learn about growing them as part of the farm’s 90th anniversary celebration. The farm invites the public to visit on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays before Halloween.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has added two AI-powered humanoid robots named Ami at its library to help students generate ideas and refine projects — the donation supports interactive learning in classes while providing a few dad jokes along the way.

School district volunteers are educating voters about a $775 million bond measure scheduled for Nov.

3 and explaining how oversight committees will oversee spending on projects like a centralized air conditioning system (a first successful vote since 2004 is expected).

Former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart died on Oct.

1 at 57. She led efforts to improve legal access (assisting those who lacked affordable representation) and mentored women in law, leaving a legacy the legal community will honor.

Water service was restored to a southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood Saturday after a water main break near Airport Road and Murray Boulevard likely caused by an aging pipe.

Crews continue repairs on Murray Boulevard and detours remain until Thursday, so drivers are asked to use caution + follow detour instructions.

Gardeners can use pumpkin seeds for a snack or to replant next year’s patch by rinsing, drying, and storing them in a cool, dry place.

Experts advise using open-pollinated varieties — hybrids may produce different fruits when replanted.

Air Force football beat Northern Illinois 28-7 on Saturday night as the team rumbled for 439 yards with no completed pass plus sophomore Evan Medders led with 114 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the win.

After a win on Friday led by goalie Dominik Wasik, Air Force split its opening weekend when St. Thomas beat them 4-2 Saturday at Lee and Penny Anderson Arena in Minnesota (freshman netminder Ajay White recorded 24 saves).