Friends of the Copper Queen Library

The Friends of the Copper Queen Library

PO BOX 516 | Bisbee, AZ 85603

President: Joan Reichel
Vice President: Sara Curtis
Secretary: Cathy Clifton
Treasurer: Carol Lokey
Members at Large: Nicole Hansen | Karen Corey | Kathie Muserelli | James Coull | Rachel Whyte

Board Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 5 PM in the Young Adult Room of the Library.

Chocolate Tasting
About the Friends
Altered Books Show
Join the Friends
Newsletters
Bookstore

Chocolate Tasting

Annual Chocolate Tasting Fundraiser

Get ready! Our 31st Annual Chocolate Tasting, in partnership with See's, goes live on January 15... we will publish the address of our Copper Queen Library shop on See's website as soon as we have it.

Bisbee's commercial and home bakers donate 1000's of pieces of chocolate delicacies for ticket holds at this every popular event, now in it's 31th year. Guests also have a chance to participate in a Silent Auction and throw their names into a Raffle, as well.

Check out the Bisbee Chocolate Tasting website here.

Check out the Bisbee Chocolate Tasting Facebook Page here.

About the Friends

The Friends of the Copper Queen Library is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 organization that supports the library by purchasing library materials and sponsoring activities and events, which include, but not limited to:

Preschool Story Hour, every Friday morning at 10:30 AM
Summer Reading Program, Wednesday mornings in June and July
Arizona Humanities' Lecture and Travelling Road Scholar Series
Feature Films and Documentaries screened at the Bisbee Royale every second Wednesday of the month
Freewrite, a ten-week creative writing workshop facilitated by James Coull

Altered Books Show

Annual Altered Books Show and Silent Auction Fundraiser

Always the last Saturday in August, this Silent Auction showcases the creative spirit of artists from around the area who transform books into beautiful works of art. From wall hangings to sculpture, this show always seems to amaze. This year's Altered Books Auction will be held online, however, art may be viewed a the Central School from Thursday, August 26 - Saturday, August 28 from 4 - 7 PM, with capacity limited.

Altered Books Show and Silent Auction Call to Artists 2021

The Friends of the Copper Queen Library has issued a Call to Artists for their upcoming Altered Books Online Auction which will take place from Thursday, August 26 - Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Artists may submit up to two pieces, and all pieces must include a book element. Space is limited this year, so they Friends prefer wall hanging pieces, if possible, but they appreciate any and all of our artist’s beautiful work.

Drop off day for submitted work will be Monday, August 23, between 11 AM and 6 PM. Artists are asked to bring a separate entry form for each piece of art. Unsold pieces must be picked up on Sunday, August 29, between 11 AM and 3 PM.

Please note that this year’s auction will be held online, however, art may be viewed at Central School from Thursday, August 26 - Saturday, August 28 from 4 - 7 PM, with capacity limited.

Artist are able to pick up entry forms at the Copper Queen Library, or click here to download a form to print yourself.

Check out the Altered Books Facebook Page here.

This year’s Altered Books Show will by on Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 5 - 8 PM at the Central School, 43 Howell Avenue in Old Bisbee.

Join the Friends

Become a Member/Volunteer

All Memberships to The Friends of the Copper Queen Library include a subscription to their quarterly newsletter, Among Friends. All new and renewed memberships are listed in the newsletter. Sustaining Memberships include your name on the Sustaining Friends Plaque displayed in the Library.

Many Volunteers are needed to help The Friends in their two big fundraisers, The Chocolate Tasting and Altered Books Show and Silent Auction. And The Friends' Bookstore can always use volunteers to work a shift or two a week.

Click here for a Volunteer Form

Click here for a Membership form

Memberships are as follows:

$10 | Individual Membership
$25 | Family Membership
$50 | Supporting Membership
$100 | Sustaining Membership

Newsletters

Catch up with the Friends of the Copper Queen Library with their "Among Friends" Newsletter!

Chocolate 2017
Spring 2017
Summer 2017
Winter 2017
Spring 2018
Summer 2018
Autumn/Winter 2018 Page 1
Autumn/Winter 2018 Page 2
Chocolate 2019
Spring 2019
Summer 2019
Holiday 2019
Spring 2020
Summer 2020
Winter 2020
Spring 2021
Summer 2021
Winter 2021

Bookstore

The Friends' Bookstore

The Friends' Bookstore is located on the first floor of the Library Building by the elevator. Gently used books, DVDs, music CDs and more are available for purchase. Donations are welcome, depending on shelf space. All proceeds of the Bookstore benefit the Copper Queen Library.

Hours generally follow the Library's hours.

Acquisitions: What's New
1. 2022
2. 2021
3. 2020
4. 2019
5. 2018
6. 2017
Annex
Awards & Recognitions
Document Center
Early Childhood Resources
Events
Event Archive
1. 2021
2. 2020
3. 2019
4. 2018
5. 2017
6. 2016
FAQ
Friends of the Copper Queen Library
In The News
KBRP
Library History
Local Authors
Newsletters
Our Partners
Pandemic 2020
Pritchard Gallery & Community Art Shows
Public Computers & Meeting Rooms
Quick Links
Seed Library
Student Resources
Summer Reading Program 2021
Welcome Slide Show