Pikes Peak Library District Considers Closing Two Sites

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In a preliminary report, the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) said it must find additional funding from taxpayers or may have to consider closing two of its locations.

A concerned KRDO13 viewer reported that the PPLD board was presented with a plan to close its Rockrimmon and Ruth Holley locations at its last meeting.

At this meeting, a preliminary plan was presented to the trustees, along with three recommendations for future funding. One of these recommendations included the closure of the two sites, as well as the expansion and renovation of other sites.

Other recommendations included asking voters for funding through a referendum initiative and using taxpayer money to fund their current locations.

At the meeting, PPLD said the plan would involve increasing the per capita rate from $51 to $61, which is currently the per capita rate for the Pueblo Library District. The state average is $74 per capita.

Next steps will be discussed at upcoming board meetings in the coming months. All plans are subject to change. The board will soon establish a committee to provide recommendations and considerations.