Welcome! We have named our interim library!

COS

READS

Together, Turning Loss into Action

COS Reads is the nonprofit organization behind the Save Rockrimmon Library campaign. We are dedicated to keeping all neighborhood libraries open and thriving. COS Reads advocates for equitable library access, vibrant community spaces, and systemic reforms across the Pikes Peak Library District. Save Rockrimmon Library is focused on reopening library access in NW Colorado Springs

City Council Candidate Responses on Library Issues

Learn where local City Council candidates stand on library access, closures, and Board of Trustee appointments. Read their responses to key questions about the future of PPLD and community libraries.

A Community-Driven Future for Library Access

Our fight for library access and community spaces continues! While Rockrimmon Library has closed, our work is far from over. COS Reads, the nonprofit born from the Save Rockrimmon Library campaign, is focused on advocacy, transparency, and ensuring Northwest Colorado Springs has access to critical library resources, and all community libraries across Colorado Springs are able to keep their doors open.

Interim Library Update

We have named our interim library in Rockrimmon! We are excited to announce that Reading at the Rock: Rockrimmon Interim Library will soon be opening at Christ the King Lutheran Church. This space will serve as a hub for community connection, a volunteer-run book lending program, and a meeting place for local events.

Why This Matters

PPLD has not committed to restoring a library in our area, making community advocacy more important than ever.

We need your support to show that Northwest Colorado Springs deserves a public library, and all community libraries can stay open for years to come.

How You Can Help

• Volunteer: Help us organize, staff, and run the space.

• Attend Meetings: City Council and County Commissioner meetings are critical opportunities to advocate for library access.

• Donate: There are several ways to help! At this time, we would love donations of children's chapter books, young adult books, large print books, and travel guides!

In addition to book donations, we are in need of a table height rolling cart for our copier/printer. Dimensions requested: 20" wide x 20" deep, with capacity to hold 100 lbs. Please call 719-338-6378 if you have a rolling cart donation.

Please also consider donating financially. Every dollar helps us sustain our efforts and keep library services available. Thank you for your incredible generosity!

This is just the beginning—together, we are shaping the future of library access in our community.

PPLD Bookmobile

The PPLD Bookmobile will be making its next visit to Wilson Ranch Park on Friday, March 21st, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Weather Concerns? If you’re unsure whether the Bookmobile will be running due to weather, check PPLD.org—any closures will be listed in the red banner at the top of the page.

Need Different Hours or Location? If these hours don’t work for you, consider kindly reaching out to PPLD at (719) 531-6333 x 7702 to express your interest in extended hours. The more requests they receive, the better chance we have of making this service accessible to more people!

Stay informed, get involved, and help us make lasting change!

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Save Our Libraries Flyer

PPLD has already closed Rockrimmon Library, and more closures—including Cheyenne Mountain and Ruth Holley—are on the table. COS Reads is rallying the community to fight back and demand transparency, accountability, and real solutions to keep our libraries open. Please share this flyer to spread the word.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

4/1/25 County Commissioners Meeting

📍Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Avenue

🕘 9:00 AM

Share concerns with county commissioners during public comments.

4/3/25 Soft Opening at Reading at the Rock

📍950 Vindicator Drive, at Christ the King Lutheran Church

See current hours and programing at https://readingattherock.org/

Every Friday PPLD Bookmobile Stop

📍Wilson Ranch Park, 2335 Allegheny Dr.

🕘 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

PPLD will host a Bookmobile stop at Wilson Ranch Park every Friday from 10-4. Weather permitting.

LATEST VIDEO

Pass Flyers out to Your Neighbors!

HOW YOU CAN HELP: 5 Key Steps to Save the Library

1. Attend Meetings!

We need every person you know to attend library board, city council and commissioners meetings.

We need a sea of support to urge our city council, county commissioners, and the board of trustees to do the right thing. Children are welcome!

Library closures affects our entire city: bring anyone who loves libraries.

Click here to see our upcoming meetings.

2. Volunteer!

We are looking for volunteers for our interim library!

Please watch for opportunities in our newsletter.

Send us an email if you can help!

[email protected]

3. Email Officials!

Message PPLD Board of Trustees

PPLD Board Members no longer have an email address and only accept messages through a form on their website.

Send them a message here: https://ppld.org/contact-board-trustees

Julie Smythe, President (1st term ends 12/31/27)

Aaron Salt, Vice President (1st term ends 12/31/26)

Scott Taylor, Secretary/Treasurer (2nd term ends 12/31/27)

Erin Bents, Internal Affairs Committee Chairperson (1st term ends 12/31/26)

Angela Dougan, Governance Committee Chairperson (1st term ends 12/31/28)

Debbie English, Public Affairs Committee Chairperson (2nd term ends 12/31/25)

Dora Gonzales - serving until new Trustee is appointed (term ended 12/31/24)

*You can see how each PPLD Board Member voted in the FAQ section.

Email City Council:

Email County Commissioners:

Commissioner Dist 1: Holly Williams - [email protected]

Commissioner Dist 2: Carrie Geitner - [email protected]

Commissioner Dist 3: Bill Wysong - [email protected]

Commissioner Dist 4: Cory Applegate - [email protected]

Commissioner Dist 5: Cami Bremer - [email protected]

4. Spread the Word!

Our fear is that the Pikes Peak Library Board of Trustees isn’t planning to stop at closing one library or even two.

We need everyone to urge our city and library officials to reverse this decision.

1) Join our Facebook Group and share our posts with your friends

www.facebook.com/groups/856317913345698

2) Visit our YouTube page and share the videos

https://www.youtube.com/@saverockrimmonlibrary

3) Sign up for our newsletter and forward it to friends, family, colleagues and neighbors


Newsletter Sign Up Form

5. Donate Money!

Visit our Donate Page for more details.

EXTRA CREDIT

Have even more capacity to help us out?

These bonus items would be helpful & greatly appreciated.

✔️ Contact Mayor Yemi Mobolade

https://coloradosprings.gov/mayors-office/webform/contact-mayors-office

https://www.facebook.com/MayorofCOS/

✔️ Write an editorial to the Gazette

https://gazette.com/contact/newsroom/

✔️ Write an editorial to Colorado Springs Independent

https://csindy.com/submission-forms/#lettertoeditor

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COS Reads

1455 Casson Court

Colorado Springs, CO 80919