Campaña de Capital para la Biblioteca del Sureste
Your Library Amplified
This exciting $2 million initiative launched on August 3, 2026 alongside generous lead gifts from Poudre Libraries Trust ($500,000) and Poudre River Friends of the Library ($100,000), and an earlier gift from the Evelyn Traut Estate ($510,000).
Thanks to early support and community excitement, we’ve already raised $1.28 million toward our $2 million campaign goal. With your help, we can close the gap and take another step closer to opening the library’s doors within the new Southeast Community Center (5150 Ziegler Rd., Fort Collins) in 2028.
The Vision
The capital campaign will expand how people experience public libraries in Fort Collins and surrounding communities. This initiative, our most ambitious undertaking since we became a Library District in 2007, is an investment in your future, your family, and your community.
From expanded programming and gathering spaces to dedicated children, teen, and tween areas, the new library will amplify what you already love about your libraries and expand opportunities and innovation in new and exciting ways.
To make this possible, we’re investing in the infrastructure, equipment, and spaces needed to support this growth, which includes eight in-library meeting and study rooms, dedicated spaces for tweens and teens, a children’s interactive play space, innovative makerspaces and recording studio, public technology, and more.
Ways to Give
Ways to Give
Your gift to the Southeast Library Capital Campaign can be recognized in various meaningful ways. Donors may choose to make their gifts in honor of or in memory of a loved one, in their own name, or remain anonymous. Public recognition opportunities are also available starting at $10,000.
Make a One-Time Gift
Your contribution helps bring this vision to life. Whether you choose to give securely online, by cash, or by check, your support builds a vibrant and inclusive library to serve generations to come.
Make a Gift Over Time
Spread your generosity over 2-3 years by making a pledge to the capital campaign. Download the campaign pledge form para empezar.
Recognition Opportunities & Major Gifts
Donors can leave a lasting legacy by supporting library spaces and features like study rooms, fireplace, children’s interactive play space, audio/visual recording studio, art installations, and much more.
Poudre Libraries welcomes gifts in many forms. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN #56-2645727. To discuss recognition opportunities or other questions, please contact:
Selena Paulsen, Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager