Covered Treasures Bookstore Inc

Covered Treasures Bookstore Inc is an independent bookstore in Monument, Colorado, founded in 1993 by Tommie Plank and Leona Lacroix. The store is located in the historic Chapala Building, a structure built in the 1800s that originally housed the first mercantile of Monument, Colorado. What began as a single small room has grown into three rooms offering a selection of new and gently used books. Over time, Leona Lacroix retired and Tommie Plank continued as sole owner, adding unique sidelines such as locally-made greeting cards. The bookstore is deeply immersed in the Tri-Lakes community, supporting local charities and school districts, welcoming local authors to sign their titles, and backing the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce. The store's team includes manager Sabrina Frankenberg and bookseller Finn Chandler. Covered Treasures Bookstore remains a private, independent retail business.

Covered Treasures Bookstore was founded in 1993 by Tommie Plank and Leona Lacroix in Monument, Colorado. The founders located the store in the historic Chapala Building, which was built in the 1800s and originally housed the first mercantile of Monument. The bookstore initially occupied one small room and later expanded to three rooms, offering a selection of new and gently used books. As time went on, Leona Lacroix retired, and Tommie Plank continued ownership as sole owner. Plank added many unique sidelines, including locally-made greeting cards. The store became deeply immersed in the Tri-Lakes community, helping local charities and school districts, welcoming local authors to sign their titles, and supporting the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce. The store remains an independent, private business.

• 1993

  Covered Treasures Bookstore founded by Tommie Plank and Leona Lacroix in Monument, Colorado.

• Store expanded from one small room to three rooms.

• Leona Lacroix retired; Tommie Plank continued as sole owner.

Independent community bookstore offering new and gently used books and locally-made sidelines in the Tri-Lakes area.

• New books

• Gently used books

• Locally-made greeting cards

1. 1Bookstore Happenings . . .coveredtreasures.com
2. 2About Us — Bookstore Happenings . . .coveredtreasures.com
3. 3Covered Treasures Bookstore Incwikidata.org