📢 As of July 27, we’re still waiting to learn the next Joint Appointment Committee meeting date. At this meeting, liaisons from the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners will hopefully nominate a new trustee to the Pikes Peak Library District’s board of trustees.

It’s been nearly two months since the City Council rejected Kenny Kuniyuki’s nomination as the new board member to replace Dora Gonzales. It's been almost eight months since Gonzales officially stepped down from the board, and nearly a year since the search process started.

Our choice is Harry Karasopoulos, for many reasons. As Elizabeth Carter put it, "Harry Karasopoulos offers the ideal combination of financial acumen, business management experience, and—most critically—community trust."

Please come to this meeting when we know the date, wearing COS Reads T-shirts if possible! Showing up in large numbers at critical meetings like this sends the message that we are a solid, committed group that isn't giving up. I'll notify everyone as soon as we hear of the date.

🎉 T-Shirt Fundraiser – Get Your COS Reads Tee!

For every donation of $20 or more, you can receive a complimentary COS Reads T-shirt as a thank-you gift! Join in the fun and wear your support! Donate securely via GiveButter.

📝 Future northwest PPLD library?

At Wednesday’s PPLD Board of Trustees meeting, Julie Smythe and Teona Shainidze-Krebs shared early conversations they've had with a property owner and city councilor about a possible northwest library location. While this is just the beginning of dialogue, it’s encouraging to see movement.

Let's keep up the momentum! Here’s how we’re working to make a Northwest PPLD library a reality:

- Attending and speaking at public meetings (we always need more voices!)

- Communicating individually with city councilmembers and county commissioners

- Running our own small, independent library to fill the void left by PPLD's closure of Rockrimmon Library

- Exploring every possible way to keep the discussion going

Volunteers needed! If you’d like to help in any of these areas, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us!

Help Us Promote our Now Open interim library 📚

We need help spreading the word! The library website address is readingattherock.org

PPLD Bookmobile at Wilson Ranch Park

The Bookmobile is scheduled for Fridays, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

• Weather concerns? Check ppld.org—closures are posted in the red banner at the top of the page.

• Need a different time or location? Call PPLD at (719) 531-6333 x7702 and ask for expanded service. The more requests, the better!