Castle Pines Community Succeeds in Raising Money for Library

The citizens’ goal to raise $50,000 this year to support the opening of the Castle Pines Library is now a reality. Robert C. Sullivan M.D., a Castle Pines resident, recently donated $25,000 to the Douglas County Libraries Foundation, with $10,000 dedicated for the new Castle Pines Library. All future donations for the library will go towards operational expenses, equipment, furnishings and/or other materials not included in the opening budget.

Highlights of the Castle Pines Library fundraising efforts include:

• $25,000 in pledges, with some multi-year pledges.
• 300 new donors and thousands of event participants.
• Commitment and dedication of the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce to bring a library to their community.
• A Grand Opening celebration with over 900 in attendance.
• Four community events, which raised almost $12,000: including a pancake breakfast at Applebees, Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce Author Reception-featuring John Shors and Dave Cullen at the Cherokee Ranch and Castle, Community Book Sale at the Castle Pines North Community Center, and Kids Book Swap held at Coyote Ridge Park sponsored by community businesses.

The Castle Pines Library is open Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays 12-5 p.m. Those wishing to donate to the new Castle Pines Library should contact Douglas County Libraries Foundation Specialist, Margie Woodruff, at 303-688-7638 or mwoodruff@dclibraries.org.