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.

This is a fantastic library. Every single staff member I have interacted with is extremely helpful…read more They do offer free printing services, up to a certain number of pages per day, which is extremely helpful for those of us who only need to use a printer a couple times per year. Also, you can get a library card here if you are not a resident of Denver County - the only requirement is that you are a Colorado resident and can show something to corroborate that, such as a piece of mail with your name and address.

This is a nice little library on the southwest side of Denver near the city of Sheridan and the…read moreBear Creek park and trail. Its a 2 story building with the main study and reading section on the upper level. At the time of my visit the parking lot was not crowded and the homeless people inside were peaceful and quiet, mainly just looking somewhere to get out of the mid day summer heat. An interesting point of this location was the free snacks by the front door and not just any snacks but healthy snacks such as veggies and yogurt. Good place to come to read, do homework or catch up on business.

This was my first visit to this branch of the Denver Public Library, and it is not a convenient…read morelocation for me, but I was in search of immediate gratification for a specific DVD that was only available here. The DVD was on the shelf where it was supposed to be, so my mission was a success. The building is quite striking on the outside with interesting materials and architecture, nice landscaping, and a large parking lot. It was completed in 1962 as the last of four branches financed by the Frederick R. Ross Trust. The design has held up very well as it still looks quite fresh and contemporary. There was a major renovation in 1994. The inside is much less interesting, but appears well-stocked with a large selection of books, various media, computers, and a good children's area.

What a beautiful library, very helpful staff and peaceful environment. Great quality books and…read morewonderful selection of children's literature.

I needed a reliable internet connection and a quiet space for a video call. This library delivered…read moreboth. All of the study rooms were booked, so I asked the librarian whether she could recommend an area in the library where I could conduct the call. She offered me use of the large meeting room for the next hour.

Love this Branch Library! The Eugene Field Branch is a great…read moreneighborhood library. It's clean, well-organized, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. They have a good selection of books and it's just a pleasant place to spend some time. Highly recommend!

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.

Best warm atmosphere and kind staff. Great book sales. Amazing programs every week. Painting,…read moreexhibits, activities that encourage community- check them out!

Some people like to collect visits to Starbucks or other places but I like to collect visits to…read morelibraries. You get a real 1950s-60s vibe from this place from the interior, not to say that it's old run down and shabby but to say that it looks like it's in a time bubble, kept clean and functional with a few modern updates here and there. I really liked their full collection of foreign movies. I think I need to go back and rent a few interesting looking ones. The Internet service here was fast but very restricted and limited. You have to really search for this place since it's tucked away in a small neighborhood.

Hadley is a small library on the south side of Denver on the corner of Jewell and Federal. It has a…read morevery small parking lot that fills up very quickly. This is a popular location for the area residents as most of the tables and other seating areas also fill up very quickly. The few times I have been here I noticed that they offer snacks suck as cookies, chips, gummies, etc wrapped up in little plastic bags to anybody next to the check out counter on a first come first served basis. Sometimes Ive noticed issues with loud kids or homeless but security is usually buzzing around to take care of it. Nice place overall.

Neighborhood library catering primarily to young / children clientele. Staff friendly and helpful…read more Idea lab and community room spur creativity and allow visitors to pursue personal projects and participate in group activities. Decent selection of dvd's, games and cd's. Books are limited, but available via interlibrary loan. Computer terminals available for gaming or personal use, outside school hours terminals may require reservation as occupied by children. Recent expansion in lower level, not yet visited. Overall a smaller neighborhood library, well frequented, staff willing to work with visitors to meet their needs.

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?

Whet a great library. I come so often the staff recognize my kiddos from age 1 and up which is nice…read moreit means they have a lower turnover and or some great employees who want to stay and work here forever. They're always super nice and have taught me how to find books and for kiddos always have the best suggestions. We love story time here they have them in English and Spanish! It's a great community library and always have fun activities when kids are out school and they get so creative with them too. We make this a weekly to monthly visit during the cold time year plus we love the park though it gets super busy!

Great 1st time here getting a library card was quick and easy. They were very friendly and helpful…read moreat the check-in desk. They have a super cute children's area right at the front that even has a little doorway for all their special little visitors.