How to Support the Library
Become a Volunteer
The Library enjoys volunteer help from club members and library Friends. Recently members have helped to organize the map collection, process inventory rare books, and process archive materials. If you want to lend a hand, please contact us by phone, (303) 384-0112, or email us.
Become an AAC Member
Your AAC membership helps support the library while giving you access to our catalog. Search for want you want online and we'll ship guidebooks, videos, or other books to you for free.
Become a Friend of the Library
For just $35 (yearly), you can become a Friend of the Library and checkout materials. You must be local and we cannot mail books to you. If you are interested in a FOL membership, please contact the Library by phone, (303) 384-0112, or email us.
Buy Books
The AAC sells duplicate books in a variety of ways, all of which benefit the Library.
We add select books to the AAC Online Store.
Some of our books are also sold through Top of the World Books. You can see the catalog online here. Every purchase sends a percentage to the AAC Library.
We usually have $1 and $2 books and magazines for sale in the library.
Donate Your Collection
Much of our archives has been donated to us from private collections. Contact us by phone, (303) 384-0112, or email us.
Donate Books to the AAC Library
The AAC Library appreciates donations of newer books (2010-present), videos, and archival items related to mountaineering, rock climbing, mountain culture, and the environment. Please contact the Library staff before sending any materials. We also appreciate the donation of new guidebooks and are grateful to our Media Partners. Your donation will help us acquire material, care for the collection, and make these resources accessible to the mountaineering community. When you click on the Donate button, be sure to select "Library" as your fund of choice. Thank you!