Posted by: denverzinelibrary | February 14, 2012

Halfway through the fundraising campaign!

Former Denver Zine Librarians!

The Denver Zine Library is now halfway through our online fundraising campaign and we’re thrilled to share some really awesome news so far…

Updates!

Many thanks to our donors so far!

Kelly, Kyle, Delaine, Nicole, Kelly, Alycia, Carrie, Tran, Mitra, Tomas, Sean, Angela, Lisa, Remigio, LB, Spencer, Nia, Kelsey, Lina, Kelsey, Shannon, Robin, Jamez, Brian, Jill, Marya, Jenna, Bianca, Erica, Leon, Laura, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mandrake, Abel, Steve, NewLights Press, Hillary, Jessicah, Josh, Tonya and our generous anonymous donors!

Many thanks to our video stars so far!

Kelly Shortandqueer, Tomas Moniz, Annah Anti-Palindrome, Anna Inazu, Jenna Freedman, Kristy Fenton, Spencer Keralis, Billy the Bunny, Marya Errin Jones, Jerry Maguire and Rod Tidwell, and Jessy Randall and Steve Lawson! Check out all of the videos on the Gallery tab of the campaign website: http://www.indiegogo.com/Keeping-zines-in-our-hands.

An additional perk for donors!

Donor and former Denver zinester, Nia, suggested that the Denver Zine Library display the favorite zines of donors at the Denver Zine Library. What a great idea! Feel free to send us up to three titles and if we have them, we’ll put them out to show off our amazing collection!

The Denver Zine Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit!

Does your work have an employee gift match program? If so, you can double your donation! We’ll send a receipt for your donation to submit through your employer. Please contact us with any questions.

Please spread the word! Repost your favorite video!

The success of this campaign is in your hands! Please continue to spread the word by passing around this link: http://www.indiegogo.com/Keeping-zines-in-our-hands. We’ll still be uploading a new video every day through the rest of the month, so keep checking back to see them all!

Two upcoming events at the 27 Social Centre!

Join us for these two events held at the 27 Social Center, which houses the Denver Zine Library. It’s located at 2727 W. 27th Ave, Denver CO 80211 and the entrance is around the right side of the building, through the alley.

  • Annah Anti-Palindrome, On a Clear Day and Kelly Shortandqueer
    Friday, February 17 at 7:30pm, $5-10 suggested donation

An evening of queerly antagonistic performances featuring Denver’s Kelly Shortandqueer (www.shortandqueer.com), Bay Area’s Annah Anti-Palindrome (annahantipalindrome.com), and Seattle’s On a Clear Day (http://www.myspace.com/stefonaclearday)!!!

  • 27 Social Centre Secret Café
    Saturday, February 18 from 11:30am-2:30pm,
    $5-12 sliding scale for food, drinks available for additional donations
    The menu: waffles (GF), egg & veggie quiche with a quinoa crust (GF), biscuits and gravy (V), oatmeal w/ topping bar (V/GF), banana breakfast sundae (V & GF)The 27 Social Center is home to P&L Printing, Denver ABC, Sent(a)mental Studios, Buildup Books, Denver Zine Library, Bread and Roses Workers Cultural Center, Colorado Street Medics, Denver Community Health Collective and Comite Defensa Pueblo. Our collective projects and events include Printing, Art Showings, Meeting Space for Activist Groups, Film Showings, Political Speakers and Readings, Local Radical Labor History.
Posted by: denverzinelibrary | February 11, 2012

Support the DZL’s online fundraising campaign!

The DZL's original zine collection, 2003

The Denver Zine Library is 11 days into our online fundraising campaign and we’re incredibly grateful for the generous donations that have already been coming our way! So far, we’ve raised $1,410 towards our goal of $2,500

Check out our campaign, Keeping Zines In Our Hands!

Many thanks to our donors: Kelly, Kyle, Delaine, Nicole, motel, Alycia, Carrie, Tran, Mitra, Tomas, Sean, Angela, Lisa, Remigio, LB, Spencer, Nia, Kelsey, Lindiana, Hortense, Shannon, Robin, Jamez, Brian, Jill, Marya, Jenna, Bianca, Erica and Leon!

Also, thanks to the folks who have made videos so far (with more to come throughout the month!): Kelly, Tomas, Annah, Anna, Jenna, Kristy, Spencer and Billy!

And… check out this awesome article in the Westword by longtime friend of the DZL, Josiah Hesse: Denver Zine Library’s non-crisis campaign: Book it!

Please help us spread the word and check out our videos for the campaign!

The DZL's current collection, photo from 2010

Posted by: denverzinelibrary | February 2, 2012

Online Fundraising Campaign! Keeping zines in our hands!

The Denver Zine Library has launched a one-month online fundraising campaign here:

http://www.indiegogo.com/Keeping-zines-in-our-hands

Please check it out and donate!

8 years and going strong!

The Denver Zine Library (DZL) first opened its doors on December 5, 2003 thanks to the hard work of some dedicated volunteers. Since then, the DZL has moved locations a few times and is now housed in the incredible 27 Social Centre. We are an all-volunteer run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit lending library with over 10,000 donated and cataloged zines on our shelves! We’ve been grateful for the amazing support over the years from zinesters, community members and rad touring folks who have come through and really promoted the power and importance of zines. Read more about the DZL’s history!

The power of zines

Over the years, the Denver Zine Library has hosted events and workshops, teaching youth, students and community members how to give power to their own voices. When so many of us do not see ourselves reflected in mainstream media, zines give us the ability to tell our own stories and to personally connect with other people. This connection is what makes this medium so exciting! We can find folks who share our experiences and our interests.

We need your financial support to help maintain the DZL as well as give us the ability to plan the next Denver Zine Fest! The Denver Zine Fest has brought together local zinesters, artists, poets as well as folks from around the country to showcase, sell and trade their zines.

What We Need & What You Get

The DZL is asking for your financial support to maintain and expand what we can offer our community, both in the Denver area as well as the zine community at large. Sponsor a zine workshop (at community centers, libraries and classrooms) for $50. Cover the cost of one month’s rent for $100. Help us raise at least $500 towards the planning of the next Denver Zine Fest! Spread the word to your friends and pen pals!

For your fabulous support, check out the perks on the right of this page!

Want more information? Check out our website or e-mail us at denverzinelibrary@gmail.com to be added to our monthly e-mail list or find out how to volunteer!

Want to add your zine(s) to our collection? Send them our way!
Denver Zine Library
PO Box 13826
Denver CO 80201

Check out our videos for the campaign!

New videos are being posted daily and you won’t want to miss them!

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