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.

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.

This site was last updated: 2/1/2012

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