Friends of the Ridgway Library
The mission of Friends of the Ridgway Library is to support and sustain the Ridgway Library through fundraising and public awareness.
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Active since 1995, the Friends of the Ridgway Library is an all volunteer group of community members who believe in the power of our library to share knowledge, expand horizons and build community.
Key achievements of Friends include:
- Contributing around $25,000 annually to support library programing and operations, including author talks and children's programming.
- Organizing an annual used book fair which raises money and keeps hundreds of books circulating within our community.
- Since 2022, we’ve held an annual all-community outdoor celebration at the library which draws hundreds of patrons to enjoy the library and kick off summer reading. Join us this year! May 31, 2025
- Helping to organize the capital campaign which supported the Library’s 2020 expansion.
Want to help?
If you would like to donate to the library through Friends, your donation is tax-deductible. Donations can be made via (DONATION BUTTON LINK COMING SOON) or mailed to:
Friends of the Ridgway Library
P.O. Box 563
Ridgway, CO 81432-0563
Also, check out the bookshelves in the lobby entrance and drop a few dollars into the box–all proceeds benefit the library. Donation of used books to support the used book sale/shelves can be made by bringing them to the circulation desk at the Library.
You can also help raise funds by designating Friends of the Ridgway Library as your preferred community organization for City Market Rewards. This is an easy way to support. All you need to do is go to https://www.citymarket.com/i/community/community-rewards and follow their quick directions.
As of March 2025, current board members include Jill Hepp, President, Abbey Lacy, Treasurer and Mallory Clarke, Secretary, Barbara Seeyle, At-Large Member. We are currently recruiting for a member to fill the Vice President role and 2 additional At-Large members. Please reach out if you are interested in volunteering as a board member or would like to contribute to events or in other ways.
For more information reach out to Jill Hepp, Abbey Lacey, or Mallory Clark