Friends of the Library!

Save the Date for our next book sale July 17th-19th at The United Methodist Church on Lewis Street!

Friends members get to shop eary on July 17th. All are welcome Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th.

Picture of volunteers for the fall book sale. — We love our volunteers! They schlep books, organize books, work the sales, & so much more!

Member of the Pagosa Springs football team help load boxes of books for a book sale. — Pagosa Springs football player help moves boxes for a book sale.

Volunteers and staff checking people out at the book sale. — Friends committee member works alongside summer intern at the Summer Book Sale.

Friends of the Library is a committee of enthusiastic individuals dedicated to supporting the activities of the Ruby Sisson Library by providing funding for programs, services, and resources as well as serving as a source of volunteers for library activities.

Being a Friend comes with many rewards and benefits! Here are 10 exciting reasons to join Friends of the Library:

The knowledge that your support helps thousands of people access legal, entertainment, and community resources serving Pagosa.
VIP invitations to Library Foundation & Friends events.
Early access to Friends of the Library book sales.
A chance to win a free book from our monthly drawings.
Free Library card with online access to digital resources, including financial and educational periodicals, audio books, language guides, and more.
Business resources, such as scanning, copying, faxing, notary public, and more.
Public computer use and free wifi at the Library.
A multitude of Library programs for all ages.
Private meeting rooms available by reservation.
Friendly staff to help you with your every need!

Annual membership is $15 per person or $25 per family.

Lifetime membership is $150 per person.

Please complete the form below to join Friends of the Library. After you complete your form, a Friends committee member will contact you regarding payment options.

We Would Love to Hear from You!

Visit us at your Ruby Sisson Library at 811 San Juan Street in downtown Pagosa Springs.

Complete the online form above.
Call us at 970-264-2209.
Email us at friends@pagosalibrary.org.

We Love Book Sales!

We are excited share that we have three book sales scheduled for 2025! Join us for one or come to all three!

SAVE THE DATE for our 2025 Book Sales

Cabin Fever Book Sale February 8th from 9am-2pm at your Ruby Sisson Library

Large Book Sale July 17th for Friends members early shopping, July 18th -19th for everyone at the Community Methodist Church on Lewis Street

Fall Popup Book Sale October 11th from 9am-2pm at your Ruby Sisson Library

Thank you for your donation of books.

We have reviewed and revised the parameters for items we can and cannot accept. Thank you for helping our volunteers work most effectively and efficiently with our limited space by following these guidelines.

Friends supporting Your Ruby Sisson Library ~

Sponsoring the annual used book sale, along with mini “popup” book sales.
Supporting children, teen, and young adult activities.
Supporting the summer reading program.
Providing financial support for special library purchases.
Promoting the Library throughout the community.

Contributions to Friends of the Library

An additional way to contribute to the Friends is through a charitable bequest as part of a will or through life insurance. You do not have to rewrite your current document but can add a written amendment call a codicil. Such a bequest only becomes irrevocable at your death. Giving to the library helps support the programs and service we provide to our patrons and helps secure the future.