Dear Friends of the Pueblo City-County Library District,
As we approach the end of another remarkable year, I am filled with gratitude for the unwavering support and dedication of our community. Your contributions have been instrumental in helping us achieve significant milestones, fostering knowledge, growth and connection.
This year, we celebrated the opening of the newly renovated and expanded Barkman Library. This project was not just about increasing physical space; it was about enhancing our ability to serve the community more effectively. The updated facilities now offer versatile spaces for events, workshops and community gatherings.
We also began construction on the Patrick A. Lucero Library, which will become a modern hub for education and community engagement. To continue providing vital services to Pueblo’s Eastside, PCCLD opened a temporary library at El Centro del Quinto Sol, ensuring residents have access to books and programming during construction.
Additionally, we launched the Building Community Together Capital Campaign, aiming to raise $2 million to fund the renovations of both the Barkman and Patrick A. Lucero libraries. These funds are crucial for transforming these facilities into modern, accessible, and welcoming spaces. The success of this campaign relies on the collective effort and generosity of our community, and we are confident that with your continued support, we will reach our goal.
Our unwavering commitment to protecting the freedom to read and access information remains at the core of everything we do. In an age where information is more critical than ever, our libraries stand as pillars of free and open access to information and ideas. We work tirelessly to ensure that our resources are available to all, without barriers, and we continue to defend intellectual freedom and resist censorship.
As we reflect on these achievements, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our staff, library trustees, volunteers, donors and community members. Your dedication and support make all of this possible. Together, we are building a brighter future for our community, one that is rich in knowledge, opportunity and connection.
Thank you for your continued support of the Pueblo City-County Library District. Let us look forward to another year of growth, learning and community.
Warm regards,
Sherri L. Baca, MSLS, MBA
Executive Director
The Building Community Together Capital Campaign is an intensive $2 million fundraising effort needed to complete the expansion and renovation of the Frank and Marie Barkman and the Patrick A. Lucero libraries. These two library facilities will undergo improvement efforts that will enhance each location’s capacity to grow its services to meet the ever-changing needs of Pueblo’s children, teens, families and adults.
Donations to the Building Community Together Capital Campaign of $250 or more are eligible to participate in the Enterprise Zone Tax Credit. Colorado’s Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program provides tax incentives to encourage job creation and capital investment in economically depressed areas of the state. Donors who make a qualifying contribution may claim an income tax credit of 25 percent on cash donations and 12.5 percent on stock gifts.
