Explore One of Colorado’s Largest Music Collections
The Pitkin County Library is proud to house one of the most extensive music collections in the state. The collection includes:
- The Edward Kettering Marsh Classical Music Collection | Over 14,000 LPs and CDs dedicated to the classical tradition
- Non-Classical Music Collection | A wide variety spanning jazz, folk, rock, world music, and more
- Over 3,000 Music Books | Biographies, histories, and critical works covering music and musicians across genres and eras
- Aspen Music Festival and School Archives | A growing collection of recorded performances dating back to 1950
- The Pitkin County Library Music Newsletter | Subscribe to stay up to date on new music and books, upcoming concerts, and Librarian-recommended albums, resources, and reads
New Music
Discover the latest additions to our music collection—available on Hoopla or as CDs in the library.
Browse the full music collection.
Librarian-Recommended Music Reads
These titles are handpicked by our librarians for music lovers and curious readers alike. Available in print, as eBooks, or audiobooks on Hoopla and Overdrive/Libby.
New Music Books
Explore our newest music-related books, from groundbreaking biographies to deep dives into musical genres and cultural movements. Available in print or digitally through Hoopla and Overdrive/Libby.