ABOUT US

OUR VISION
A diverse and energetic community which values the Pikes Peak Library District's central importance, resources, facilities and services.

OUR MISSION

The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District supports the Pikes Peak Library District in providing programs and spaces that cultivate belonging, personal growth and strong communities. We achieve this by:

Growing and retaining a thriving, diverse membership
Recruiting and leading strong ,dedicated volunteers
Providing affordable books for library patrons through our bookstores and book sales
Raising money through book sales, programs, membership and donations

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FRIENDS HISTORY

WHAT FRIENDS DO

FRIENDS SUPPORT

On November 3, 1955, supportive city citizens elected officers and scheduled public meetings for The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District and later incorporated in 1969 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

For nearly 70 years, Friends have been and remain a constant advocate for the library. Today, with over 1400 members, the Friends sponsors and supports numerous programs, staff members, and events to further the work and community role of its libraries.

The Friends of the PPLD are best known for their volunteerism, their bookstores in all libraries with a dizzying variety of previously-read books and magazines, and, of course, the bi-annual Friends Book Sales.

If you love books, reading and libraries, consider joining the library’s support

team, the Friends!

Friends members and volunteers are devoted supporters of the library. Your membership is a great way to encourage reading, to help keep library use free and to fund FREE library programs and services to all who live in our community.

Yes, Friends sponsor and operate the library bookstores and conduct the annual book sales--Spring and Fall. They also keep abreast of PPLD library events, state and local library issues, and tips for using all the resources in our libraries.

Additionally, Friends:

Publish a quarterly newsletter with original content, fun activities and PPLD tips,
Advocate for our library district and libraries,
Host special events, receptions, and programs,
Provide e-versions of Book Browse, which features book reviews and articles for all library patrons,
Communicate with state and local elected officials about library issues,
Participate in PPLD volunteer opportunities, and
Tally hundreds of hours in volunteer service slots.

Over our history, Friends memberships and bookstore sales have allowed Friends to donate more than a million and half dollars to the Pikes Peak Library District for facilities, expansion, materials and enrichment programs.

In addition to its own activities,

Friends of the PPLD have also committed to financially sponsoring the following PPLD resources and Community programs in 2024:

Book Browse, a reader's advisory resource available to all card holders
Winter Adult Reading Program
Mountain of Authors
Regional History Symposium
All Pikes Peak Reads
PPLD Staff Appreciation and Professional Development on an evolving basis

These programs involve and impact, quite literally, thousands of patrons each year.

*Anti-Discrimination / Inclusion Statement:

The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs, activities or operations. These include, but are not limited to, selection of employees, volunteers and vendors, and provision of programs and services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, employees, volunteers, contractors, vendors, clients, and the public.

WON'T YOU JOIN US?

Easily done by completing the application.