The Denver Central Library is one of my favorites, both for the spectacular building and for the…read morehelpful staff and many resources found inside. I have always found the staff knowledgeable, helpful, and very willing to seek out answers, no matter what my issue might be. There are enormous resources available here, far beyond the physical books and media on the shelves. These include community rooms and study rooms, a constant series of seminars and events, the ideaLAB maker space, the children's library, passes for many local cultural institutions, and the Community Technology Center (computer lab, classes, and workshops). There's a Healthy Snack program for children, extensive help to navigate social services for those in need, a number of book clubs, a book store, and a large collection of eBooks and audio books. There's a streaming resource for movies, music, and TV shows, a huge digital magazine collection, and digital access to The Denver Post and The New York Times. Research resources include BizBoost (research services to formulate data for a business plan), Digital Navigators (help with acquiring electronics and using technology), Nonprofit assistance, the Patent & Trademark Resource Center, and student consulting. There is a huge selection of research databases available online. The Western History collection is massive and comprehensive. There are extensive genealogy resources and a large collection of historic maps and geographic resources. The library also has an outstanding art collection. Some of the most important pieces are on loan to the Denver Art Museum, but the seventh floor hallways and the Vida Ellison Gallery on the seventh floor are used to display pieces from the collection between periodic, formal art exhibits. The fifth floor of the building is another highlight. There's a large lobby which is used for mostly historical exhibits. The Western History collection is on this floor. The Gates Reading Room sits within Symbol of the West, a sculpture of massive wooden beams designed by Michael Graves. The area usually features exhibits of photographs and artifacts from the Western History collection and is a spectacular study space. The library started in a wing of the original Denver High School building at 19th and Stout Streets. It notably included the first children's library in the U.S. The facility moved to the iconic Carnegie building (now the McNichols Civic Center Building) in Civic Center Park in 1910 and remained there until the new Burnham Hoyt building at 14th and Broadway was completed in 1956. Noted architect Michael Graves designed the current building which opened in 1995. It incorporates the 1956 structure quite seamlessly. I greatly admire the new building. I think it is one of Graves' best projects. Internally, it is very functional while the exterior is stunning.

One of the best, if not the best public library between New York and Los Angeles. Plenty to choose…read morefrom. The greatest Western History archives and collections. A remodeled and expansive children's section. Years ago, it had the distinction of hosting the G8. The fossils in the floor throughout are a nice touch, and the staff is friendly. It almost loses a star, perhaps it should lose two for limited hours and choosing to close on a non-national holiday?

Courteous and super helpful staff. I got a new library card and when online to secure a culture…read morepass for a museum.

I love it here. I take my toddler here every Saturday for story time/singing with Ms. Rachel who is…read morealways enthusiastic. He also loves playing with the kitchen set and toys. They have a great selection of kids books that are always well organized. I also love that you can get a state park pass to borrow. The hold section is also well organized. Parking can get busy but if you don't mind a short walk, there's parking at the back or towards the king soopers

The beauty of Fall in Colorado. The colours are exquisite this year and I have taken many of a…read morepicture everywhere. Nature offers in Colorado 10 weather systems, newcomers ought to be aware 1. Sun!!!!! and lots of it 2. Rain.... 3. turn to hail get under some trees or inside 3. Frizzel, this is icy rain 4. A sudden ThunderStorm they are ominous 5. Rain will come in a flash and afterwards are the rainbows if we are lucky, a "Sun Dog!" 6. Slight Snow 1 to 2 inches 7. We are getting a snowstorm meaning: 4 to 9 inches 8. The occasional SNOW BLIZZARD, except higher elevations - chains on your car 9. Wear 3-4 layers of clothing: Dress to Peel is the saying, chilly mornings, warm throughout the day and dang cold at night - have a fireplace. 10. The Deadly lightning Storms. They strike your gardens, bird bath will be shattered, double check if you are hiking - get to safety and not under a tree, these Colorado lightning storms will split a tree and YOU! Otherwise enjoy the Beauty of Colorado. These few photos where taken this October of 2025 Enjoy And enjoy the extensive Lakewood library and their extensive supply and childrens area

Lakewood library is my absolute favorite. It's big and quiet with plenty of study cubbies. They…read morehave excellent children's programs and a large children's section. There's an area designated for snacks- I wrote a paper at one of the cubbies today then had my sack lunch before picking my son up from school . There's also tons of parking, which is super convenient. They have a nice area out front that would be great for picnics or snack time but it was way too cold today.

I made a novice tourist mistake when I was in Denver. It was a Monday and I wanted to visit the…read moreDenver Art Museum. I got there and it was closed. Bummer! Reminder to myself: check the hours of operation of whatever touristy place I want to visit. I have been pretty good at it since! Luckily, there were plenty of places around for me to discover. One of them was walking into Englewood Public Library. When you first walk in, you kind of feel like you're in a museum. There was the Cherrelyn horse train. The Cherrelyn was really a streetcar. A horse was used to help the motors go up a steep hill. When the train was going down it, the horse would hop in the train. All of this happened in Littleton, CO, where I was staying. I thought that it was a cool tie-in. This library is large and inviting. I wasn't expecting to spend some time investigating it, but I loved my time here. First, it had air conditioning. It was pretty hot during my July 2014 visit. Second, it's fairly quiet. I read a few magazines and enjoyed being so comfortable in my chair. There is an amazing collection of books to borrow. I also liked the multimedia section. I wished that I lived in Denver. I would be wearing out my library card. If I ever have a chance to spend a couple of hours reading and relaxing in Denver, I'd come back here. (228)

Libraries make me proud of this country. They have a lot of really interesting stuff here and the…read morelibrarians are kind and helpful. Love using my Kanopy and Libby apps, thank you for what you do!

Exceptional help here…read more A brochure on the history of the building. Small but super efficient. I'm so glad I stopped here. Lot to easy access.

The absolute cutest library in town. A Carnegie project. It is an English cottage style with an…read moreemphasis on timber, making it a craftsman icon.

Koelbel Library is a most magnificent midtown venture…read more The entrance stairs are easy to climb there are guard rails, be careful during the heat of the summer, being iron they might be hot. Walk-ability around the parking lot grounds is lovely, fresh cut grass, trees, seating and some shaded parking. The Parking lot is Huge, plenty of room for all meetings and clients! The meeting is immediately gracious at the front desk. To the right side of entrance there is a cafe with Croissant, chia, coffees to your taste and other delights with sitting and "Wifi" Sitting is all around in comfy chairs, plenty of books to read AND, Take a stroll down the beautify stair or elevator. There are desks a plenty, some covered, some large some small. AND a larger meeting room upstairs. Meeting private rooms from 1/2 hour to 3 hours, must schedule in advance!! Personally, I have spent many of hours in this library with my "Service Dog" by my side. Bathrooms up and down stairs, PLUS SEPARATE AREA FOR THE KIDDOS!! I have never had a run in with children as with libraries, this is a well thought out multiplistic public library!!

Lovely library! I really enjoyed the space here. Full of plants and light, and of course, books!…read moreTheir children's section kept my granddaughter occupied for 2 HOURS! I also enjoy the Cafe and used books sale. The prices are very reasonable at the Cafe and for the used books. I am always finding a treasure.

I was on a mission to collect a set of DVDs of a French television series and made my first visit…read moreto this amazing, elegant branch to find one of the volumes. The Carnegie Corporation funded the construction of nine branches of the Denver Public Library. All of them are still standing, although only five retain their original function. This is one of them and it is an amazing building. It was constructed in 1912 in the Renaissance Revival style and is named for the first president of the Denver Chamber of Commerce. It was added to the National Register for Historic Places in 1986 and listed as a Denver historic landmark in 1989. The exterior of the building features extensive terracotta detailing, particularly around the dramatic clerestory windows; however, the most gorgeous feature is the striking, carved open truss ceiling in the main reading room. This looks like something out of Hampton Court (Henry VIII) and is just jaw-dropping. An absolutely wonderful space to lose yourself in a good book. The library sits in the northeast corner of Highland Park. There's a very tiny, cramped parking lot, but there's also lots of street parking surrounding the park.

The Woodbury branch of the Denver Public Library is on the smaller side compared to the other…read morebranches and therefore does not have a big selection of items to check out. However, what they lack in selection they make up for in service. The people there are very kind and always willing to help with what they can. It can be a bit loud sometimes with children screaming and running around but it is not that bad if you are not staying for longer periods of time to study/work.

My friend made reservations for High Tea at TeaLee's tea house. This is not your typical, run of…read morethe mill, high tea. The atmosphere was amazingly calm and welcoming. The owner herself, Miss Risa was taking care of creating this unique culinary experience. The first service we chose a peach oolong. This was served with a green salad and broccoli quiche. Wonderful! I cannot tell you what the salad was dressed with, but the flavors!!!! The quiche was absolutely perfect from crust to cheesy top. Second service was Yellow submarine. This refreshing chamomile was infused with dried pineapple and mango. The first cup was good, but the second was delightful. The fruit had time to meld with the chamomile and created an epic infusion. The third service was a Moroccan mint. This was just as wonderful as you would expect. We were served an open face curry egg salad and a homemade fermented cucumber on a seasoned cream cheese. The flavors were wonderful. The sweet serving was a blueberry scone with Lemmon curd, apple cake and macrons. Service was top notch, the owner came over to chat with us. We even had a chance to spend time with one of the guides from the local Black History Museum. This was a delightful end to our amazing day! Thank you for the hospitality

I made a reservation several weeks in advance for high tea for myself and five girlfriends because…read morewe were excited to try something new together. The concept sounded perfect: a traditional three-tiered tray of finger sandwiches and sweets, a plated item like quiche, and bottomless tea over a three-hour reservation. To start with the positives, the staff were kind and polite, and the owner was accommodating when our group size increased closer to the date. The tea was good, and I appreciated that the teapots were kept warm with tea lights. The space itself is charming, and we genuinely enjoyed having time to sit and catch up. The food was delicious, they are amazing cooks. The biggest issue was the timing of the food. In every afternoon tea I have attended, the three-tiered tray is brought out shortly after being seated so guests can graze while enjoying tea. A plated item may follow later, but there is always something to snack on early in the experience. Here, we went almost two full hours without any food at all. The quiches arrived around the two-hour mark, and the three-tiered tray, which is the centerpiece of afternoon tea, did not arrive until about fifteen minutes before our three-hour reservation ended. No one was rushing us out, and we did enjoy being together, but waiting an hour and a half to two hours for any food simply is not reasonable. We were genuinely hungry for the first half of the visit and then suddenly had a large amount of food placed in front of us near the end. Instead of grazing leisurely, we were left trying to eat everything in a short window of time. With a reservation made weeks in advance and only one other small table present, it was surprising that nothing was delivered within the first hour. Even reversing the order and bringing out the tiered tray first would have completely changed the experience. We also received only one three-tiered tray for six people at a price comparable to other Denver tea houses where each guest receives their own. When we asked for boxes to take the remaining items home, we were told they only had paper sleeves. Afternoon tea items are delicate by design, and paper slips are not suitable for transporting layered finger foods without crushing them. Given that the tray was delivered minutes before the reservation ended, proper takeaway containers should have been available. Tea service was steady for much of the visit, but toward the end all three teapots sat empty for about ten to fifteen minutes, and I had to go upstairs to request a refill. This was secondary to the food timing, but it added to the overall sense that pacing and oversight were lacking. I truly wanted this to be a special afternoon, and I appreciate the kindness of the staff and the availability of vegan options. However, afternoon tea should feel thoughtfully paced, with food arriving early enough for guests to graze comfortably. Waiting nearly two hours for any food and then receiving the full tiered tray minutes before the reservation ended does not align with what high tea is meant to be.

Ah! Memories! This is my childhood library. Many happy pictures of the past appear in my mind…read morewhen I think of it. Glad to discover it is still there. Maybe someday when I am in Denver I will revisit this place of youthful bliss. Can you tell I was a bookish kid?

Nice, quiet and peaceful library that has a main study room and a kids area. The main room lacks…read moreenough tables where one can sit and study with a laptop but the staff is attentive and friendly. There are many pictures on the walls that show the many transformations of the library through out the years. The restrooms are located downstairs and are clean and functional.

This place is so cool and awesome. Thanks for hosting our wedding :) Atmosphere 10/10, can get…read morepretty busy mid-late day Friendly staff Great book selection Good study space

For a person that travels alot for work, this location was in my area and I found it to be…read morepeaceful and quiet. I found a nice spot to setup and complete my reports and other business matters. The first floor has the kids section and the second floor is for people that want to read, do homework, or set up their laptops for work. As some people collect visits to coffee shops and the like, I collect visits to libraries, and this place was a good stop.