The Copper Valley Community Library Association was founded in June 1954 as a non-profit corporation. Initially the library began as a book exchange program for people working at the camps scattered throughout the region. A small log cabin, which is still located beside the Copper Valley Community Library, was the first home of the CVCLA. The library was moved into the current building in the 70's. The current building housed the local bank (NBA) and was donated to the association for $1.