Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District - About Us
Contact Us:
Online: Contact Us
By Phone: (719) 531-6333, x1461
In Person or by Mail:
5550 N. Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 - map it!Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mission:
To support, promote, and advocate for the Pikes Peak Library District’s dynamic and evolving role.
Vision:
Expand and enhance the Pikes Peak Library District’s ability to positively impact our community.
The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District was established on the 50th anniversary of the Colorado Springs Public Library (March 11, 1955) and incorporated in 1969 as a nonprofit organization. The Friends is a constant advocate for the Library. Today, with 900 members, the Friends sponsors and supports numerous programs and events to further the enjoyment of reading and love for books for all individuals.
The Friends of PPLD are best known for their volunteerism, their bookstores in each library (you never know what you will find in the ever-changing inventory of previously-read books and magazines) and, of course, the bi-annual Friends Book Sales.
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What do Friends do?
Without your support there are not enough dollars in the budget to fund all the exciting, involving and inspiring programs the residents of El Paso County need and deserve. Some of the programs the Friends of PPLD currently sponsor or support are:
- Frank Waters Award
- Golden Quill Award
- History Symposium
- Mountain of Authors
- Latina Voices
In 2020, Friends of PPLD has committed to financially support the following PPLD Community needs:
- Career Online High School Scholarships
- Early Literacy
- Children's Summer Adventure
- Human Library
- Regional History Symposium
- Mini-Maker Faire
- PPLD Staff Professional Development Needs
Friends Also
- Are advocates for the library
- Operate book stores at Penrose, East, and Library 21c
- Hold bi-annual Book Sales in the spring and fall
- Host special events, receptions and programs
- Communicate with state and local elected officials about library issues
- Participate in PPLD volunteer opportunities
- Attend community events to promote PPLD
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Steve Adams, President
Rita Jordan, Vice President
Pat Webb, Secretary
Susan Gilbert, Treasurer
Directors
Linda DuVal
Beverly Fulton
Frances Gomeztagle
Dr. Birdie Miller
Aida Richardson
Staff
Beth Crumrine – Operations Coordinator
Clare Popejoy - Finance Coordinator
Directors Emeriti
James Bixler
Steve Bobbitt
Lewis Burton
Rosemae Campbell
James Ciletti
Mary Ciletti
Andrea Corley
Pamela Gomez Gil
Ellen R. May
Una Ng-Brasch
Wilma Palic
Diane Pfalzgraf
Charles Robinove
Mary Jo Schraml
Board of Directors Meetings
Meetings begin at 4:30 and last until 6 p.m. Dates and locations as follows:
- January 15, 2020, Aspen Room Penrose Library
- March 18, 2020, TBA
- May 20, 2020, TBA
- July 15, 2020, TBA
- September 16, 2020, TBA
- November 18, 2020, TBA
Application for Board of Directors - Revision Dated October 2018
(Volunteer Position)
The Minutes of Board of Directors Meetings, Annual Membership Meeting, and Financial Statements are available upon request.