Studios located in the Central Library will remain closed while the building is undergoing renovations.
Denver Public Library has several studios throughout the city for customer use. Policies vary slightly, so please check the details for each studio. All studios require a valid Denver Public Library card for use, and there is no food or drink allowed inside any of the recording studios.
We encourage you to make a reservation for time in the recording studio by visiting or calling one of the branches listed below. Reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance, and you can only have one reservation at a time. Each reservation is no more than 2 hours.
Studios are available in the following locations:
- Hadley Branch Library ideaLAB
- Montbello Branch Library ideaLAB
- Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library Digital Arts and Media Studio
- Sam Gary Branch ideaLAB
- SM Energy ideaLAB at the Central Library (Closed)
- The Studio in the Community Technology Center (Closed)
Hadley Branch Library ideaLAB
Reservations Policy
Reservations can be made by calling 720-865-0170 or by talking to any Hadley staff member.
Maximum Capacity
2 people are allowed in the studio at any one time.
Equipment
Software
- Logic Pro X
- GarageBand
Hardware
- Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 Audio Interface
- Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII
- Yamaha 40 key MIDI keyboard
- (2) Audio Technica ATH-M20x headphones
- Audio Technica AT2035 microphone
Montbello Branch Library ideaLAB
Reservations Policy
You can make reservations up to two weeks in advance by visiting any information desk at the Montbello Branch Library or by calling us at 720-865-0200.
Maximum Capacity
5 people are allowed in the studio at any one time.
Equipment
Software
- Logic Pro X
- GarageBand
Hardware
- Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 Audio Interface
- Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII
- Audio Technica AT2035 microphone
Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library Digital Arts and Media Studio
Reservations Policy
You can reserve two hours at a time up to two weeks in advance by visiting any information desk at the Gonzales Branch Library or by calling us at 720-865-2373.
Maximum Capacity
5 people are allowed in the studio at any one time.
Equipment
Software
- Logic Pro X
- GarageBand
- Ableton Live
- FL Studio
- Soundtrap
Hardware
- Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 Audio Interface
- Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII
- Audio Technica AT2035 microphone
- Assorted acoustic & electric guitars
- MIDI keyboard & drumpad
- Ukulele & Mandolin
Sam Gary Branch Library ideaLAB
Reservations Policy
Reservations can be made by calling 720-865-0331 or by visiting the Sam Gary information desk
Maximum Capacity
3 people are allowed in the studio at any one time.
Equipment
Software
- Logic Pro X
- GarageBand
Hardware
- Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 Audio Interface
- Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII
- (2) Audio Technica ATH-M20x headphones
- Audio Technica AT2035 microphone
- Electric Guitar
SM Energy ideaLAB at the Central Library
Studios located in the Central Library will remain closed while the building is undergoing renovations.
The Studio in the Community Technology Center, Central Library
Studios located in the Central Library will remain closed while the building is undergoing renovations.