Together, Turning Loss into Action

COS Reads + You

COS Reads is a nonprofit organization initially established to support the Save Rockrimmon Library campaign. We are dedicated to keeping all neighborhood libraries open and thriving. COS Reads advocates for equal library access, vibrant community spaces, and systemic reforms across the Pikes Peak Library District.

Learn About Our Work

Upcoming Meetings

Stay informed and take part in the decisions that shape our libraries.

February 18, 2026

PPLD Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 p.m.

Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr.

Board of Trustees meeting link

Discussion of the passage of bills: SB24-233 and HB24B-1001

March 3, 2026

PPLD Board of Trustees Meeting, TBD

Time & location still not updated on their website

Board of Trustees meeting link page

Please watch with us, and attend if meetings are posted.

Recent news

Progress Snapshot as of 3/1/26

Northwest library search is ongoing, and we are still evaluating options during this waiting period. We hope to share another update before our April 2 meeting.

PPLD approved the purchase of 3924 Pony Tracks for a future library site and plans to begin fundraising soon.

Community members urged PPLD to reconsider ending historical and cultural displays, including Black History Month displays.

COSReads’ online library system is nearing launch, with final processes underway after training.

Progress Report as of 2/2/26

PPLD Board of Trustees Renews Cheyenne Mountain’s Lease and Has Plans

The PPLD Board approved a three-year lease for the Cheyenne Mountain Library after weighing concerns about the lease’s early termination terms. Southwest patrons are expected to meet with PPLD to discuss future plans, and the library appears stable.

Aaron Salt is the new PPLD Board of Trustees President

The Board elected new officers: Aaron Salt (President), Erin Bents (Vice President), and Julie Smyth (Secretary/Treasurer). Committee chairs are expected to be announced at the February Board meeting.

The Search for a Northwest Library Continues

Community and PPLD are continuing the search for a Northwest Library site, with 20+ properties already considered and more suggestions still welcome. The next meeting with PPLD is February 11, and the group remains cautiously optimistic as discussions continue.

Working Toward a Northwest PPLD Library

Community members have begun working with PPLD leadership to explore a future library location in northwest Colorado Springs. PPLD has invited our group to join its ongoing search for possible sites and to help shape a shared vision for what this library could become. Early conversations have been productive, with a clear, shared goal: opening a PPLD library that serves the northwest community.

You can help make this possible. If you know of vacant land or buildings, potential property donations, or partnership opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. This effort is in its early stages, and we appreciate your patience as we move forward thoughtfully and collaboratively.