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Friends of the Copper Queen Library

AZ · EIN 860933110 · $75K rev · operational · bisbeeaz.gov
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Friends of the Copper Queen Library is a nonprofit support group dedicated to enhancing the resources and services of the Bisbee, Arizona public library. The organization funds collections, programs, and special initiatives such as travel guides, classic films, and poetry refreshments to benefit library patrons. Their efforts focus on enriching community access to literature, education, and cultural materials.

activities · 9

what they do

direct service · 8
  • Facilitating Access to Library Resources Library Access & Lending Services
    The organization provides access to an online catalog, allowing users with a Copper Queen Library card to search for and place holds on library materials.
  • Hosting Educational and Recreational Programs Community Book Clubs & Literary Engagement
    The organization hosts a variety of programs and events for adults and children at the library, including poetry readings, classic story time, a Scrabble Club, a French Conversation Club, and an entrepreneurship boot camp.
  • Offers entrepreneurship training through DreamBuilder boot camp Entrepreneurship Support for Justice-Involved Individuals
    Hosts a free entrepreneurship boot camp called "DreamBuilder" that supports individuals in developing business plans.
  • Organizes library programs and events for adults and children Community Book Clubs & Literary Engagement
    Offers a variety of ongoing programs and events at the library throughout the year for both adults and children, including story time, language clubs, and creative writing activities.
  • Provides access to online library catalog Library Access & Lending Services
    Enables users to search for and place holds on library materials through an online catalog using a Copper Queen Library card.
  • Providing Access to Library Resources Library Access & Lending Services
    The organization provides access to an online catalog for searching and placing holds on library materials for Copper Queen Library cardholders.
  • Sponsoring Library Collections
    The organization sponsors various library collections, including Holiday Easy Books, Juvenile Graphic Novels, and Travel Guides, to enhance the library's offerings.
  • Sponsors targeted library collections Book Distribution & Reading Space Development
    Supports the acquisition of specific library materials by sponsoring collections such as Holiday Easy Books, Juvenile Graphic Novels, and Travel Guides.
capacity building · 1
  • Hosts monthly board meetings
    Holds regular board meetings on a monthly basis in the Copper Queen Meeting Room to oversee organizational operations.
strategies · 5

how they think

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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Classic Poetry Refresh
Periodic update and expansion of the library's classic poetry collection funded by the Friends
Criterion Collection
Curated collection of classic and international films sponsored by the Friends for library patrons
Holiday Collection - Easy Books
Special holiday-themed easy reader books for children, sponsored by the Friends
Juvenile Graphic Novels
Collection of graphic novels for children sponsored by the Friends of the Copper Queen Library
Travel Guides Collection
Sponsored collection of travel guides available at the Copper Queen Library for public use
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Cochise County Library District Partner — Shares an online catalog system and library card access with the Copper Queen Library.
  • Cochise County Library District Partner — The organization is part of the Cochise County Library Catalog, allowing users to browse materials, renew checkouts, place holds, and pay bills.
  • Copper Queen Library Partner — Operates in close association with the Copper Queen Library, holding meetings in the library's meeting room.