ABOUT US

OUR VISION
Every person in our community values* the critical role of the Pikes Peak Library District for the common good.

OUR MISSION

To support, promote, and advocate for the Pikes Peak Library District's dynamic and evolving role.

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FRIENDS HISTORY

WHAT FRIENDS DO

FRIENDS SUPPORT

On March 11, 1956, supportive city citizens chartered The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District and incorporated in 1969 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

For more than 70 years, Friends have been and remain a constant advocate for the library. Today, with over 1200 members, the Friends sponsors and supports numerous programs 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 2023:

Book Browse, a reader's advisory resource available to all card holders,
Winter Adult Reading Program,
Homeschool Fair,
Kindergarten Roundup,
Mountain of Authors.
Regional History Symposium,
Summer Reading Adventure,
Manitou and Palmer Lake Summer Concert Series
Annual Yule Ball
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.