Mission Statement
To support, preserve, and promote our public library system.

Vision
Every person in our community values the critical role of the Pikes Peak Library District for the common good.
This site was last updated: 5/2/2012
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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 Friends Big book sales held three times each year.

Do you love books, reading and libraries? Have you considered becoming involved in your community? One easy step covers it all! Just click the "JOIN THE FRIENDS" link for information on how to be a Friend of the Pikes Peak Library DIstrict.
Our thanks to the Maria St. Louis-Sanchez and Jerilee Bennett for the article and photos in the January 30, 2012 edition of the Gazette. Read the article and view all the photos of our Winter Book Sale at Gazette.com  
The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District regrets to inform you that due to a medical emergency Kent Haruf, the 2012 Frank Waters Award Winner, must CANCEL his appearances on MAY 5, 2012.  Mr. Haruf was to receive his award at a luncheon at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort at 11:30 AM.  He was also scheduled to conduct a writers workshop at 3 PM in the Carnegie Reading Room at Penrose Library.   Both events are cancelled. 

We hope to reschedule the event, but it will depend upon Mr. Haruf’s health and availability. 

To those who have purchased tickets, we hope you will remain committed to the event. If you prefer to receive an immediate refund, please contact Dee Fowler at 531-6333 ext 2205 or dfowler@ppld.org  and we will do so.