Friends of the Library

Submissions are open for the 15th edition of the literary and art collection, Messages from the Hidden Lake.

This literary and art collection is produced by Friends of the Alamosa Public Library. It showcases work by Colorado authors and artists of all ages. The due date for submissions is December 15, 2023. Please check the entry form for details.

Hidden Lake Entry Form

Flyer Messages from the Hidden Lake 2023 2024 15th edition

Friends of the Library Meeting

The Friends meet the third Tuesday of each month, in the Library’s Local History Room.

Support the Friends

Monetary donations can be made in person at the Library – or online here: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/AlamosaLibrary

Volunteering

Application Form

To join Friends of the Library, return the application form to Alamosa Public Library with appropriate dues. You will receive a yearly membership card which gives you 20% discount on purchases at the book sales and late fees on your library account are forgiven.

The Friends always need good volunteers to help with hauling or unpacking boxes, setting up tables, sorting, shelving, advertising and book collection, or recycling.

Volunteer opportunities:
Ride the Book Bike
Book sales
Little Free Library
Book Nook
Volunteer in the Library
Book collection & sorting
Literary & art collection “Messages from the Hidden Lake” committee
Repurpose Library Craft Days
Read at Evergreen Nursing Home
StoryWalk

Book Sale News

Visit the Friends of the Library Book Nook located inside the library. The Library hours: Mon. – Fri. 9-6 p.m. and Saturday 10-2 p.m.

See schedule below for other sale dates.

We are accepting larger donations by appointment: call Allyn at 719-588-9410. Drop off will be at the Friends of the Library’s “Spines” building. Small donations (up to 20 books) can be taken to the Library (call 719-589-6592).

2023 Book Sale Schedule

Schedule subject to change

May 6 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

June 3 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

July 1 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

August 5 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

September 2 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

October 7 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Call Allyn Lewis 719-588-9410 to make an appointment to Shop or deliver donations at ‘Spines’.

Sale Location and Parking

The Friends sale shed is located north of the Alamosa Post Office and just west of the new skate board area at Cole Park.

From 3rd Street, turn north into the alley between the post office and Pro-Clean and then look to the right.

From 2nd Street, turn south in either of the 2 alley entrances and then look to the left.

Parking near the shed is usually available unless there is a big event in the park.

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