Reading at the Rock is funded for two years. Thanks to an extraordinary community response, fundraising has provided the financial security needed to keep the volunteer library operating for at least the next two years.

The northwest library effort continues to move forward. COS Reads' work is happening behind the scenes and could represent an important next step toward a publicly funded, full-service library in northwest Colorado Springs.

Three PPLD Board of Trustees positions are opening. The Joint Appointment Committee will appoint three members to the seven-member Board. Applications are open through September 30 at noon.

PPLD Trustees met after a three-month gap in Board meetings. At the recent meeting, COS Reads again raised the need for progress on a northwest library, greater visibility for Trustee openings, and long-term funding for PPLD facility needs.

Long-term PPLD funding remains an important issue. COS Reads continues to encourage PPLD to identify funding options for its Facilities Master Plan and gather community input about what district residents would support.

Our goal remains the same: a publicly funded, full-service library for northwest Colorado Springs.