(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Rockrimmon independent community library held its grand opening on Saturday, May 10, welcoming the community with open arms. The celebration comes after the original library closed its doors at the end of 2024, and since then, dedicated volunteers have worked to bring the beloved neighborhood library back to life.
The new location is just across the street from the former building, it’s run out of Christ King Lutheran Church, and is completely volunteer-run from a local non-profit, Colorado Springs Reads. It was born out of local determination and love for literacy after the sudden closure of the former library. People gathered to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guest speakers from the city council, music, and more.
“This is what community looks like, coming out here and supporting each other and seeing a need and filling it, it really is amazing,” said Veronica Baker, the Vice President of Colorado Springs Reads.
The new Rockrimmon independent community library is not affiliated with the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD), as the name implies, it is an independent volunteer spot for local readers…