ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES PARTNERSHIPS
Arapahoe Libraries forms partnerships with organizations to extend library services into the community and realize our vision of a literate, informed and fulfilled community. Our goal is to provide a variety of educational, social and cultural resources to the communities we serve.
CURRENT PARTNERS
Collaborating to distribute free food to communities on the eastern plains.
We partner with Arapahoe County to provide election sites and space for ballot boxes for safe, convenient voting.
Together we provide opportunities to explore Latin American art through special exhibits, library events and Exploration Pass tickets.
Together we provide opportunities to explore Latin American art through special exhibits, library events and Exploration Pass tickets.
Arapahoe Libraries is partnering with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide free, high-quality books to children in our community.
Arapahoe Libraries is partnering with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide free, high-quality books to children in our community.
Arapahoe Libraries partners with Dream Books Co. to process our book donations, helping to keep thousands of pounds of books out of landfills.
Arapahoe Libraries partners with Backpack Society to help address food insecurity for students and families in our community over the summer.
PARTNERSHIP CRITERIA
Partnership opportunities are evaluated for the following criteria:
- Alignment with Arapahoe Libraries mission, vision and values
- Alignment with current strategic goals
- If they are mutually beneficial and leverage strengths from each organization to address a shared community issue or need
- If the partnering organization is non-commercial in nature
- If services are available to all community members regardless of age, race, religion, familial beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation
- Availability of Arapahoe Libraries resources
PARTNERSHIP INQUIRY FORM
If you are interested in partnering with Arapahoe Libraries, please submit the Partnership Inquiry form below. Your request will be reviewed by a committee based on the partnership criteria listed above as well as staff time and resources considerations.