New West Denver Branch Library

Project Update

As of the beginning of 2012, the design and permitting process for the West Denver Library is being completed. Construction is expected to commence this summer. Recent activity on the site was the performance of environmental remediation by the current owner of the site - Urban Land Conservancy (ULC). The remediation activities were completed before the holidays and as a result, the fencing on the site was removed.

The contractor bidding process will take place in early 2012. Construction start is targeted for the spring of 2012, with grand opening of the new facility tentatively planned for the second quarter of 2013.

Check back periodically to get updates on the progress of the project and the overall schedule.

Architect's Renderings

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East View
Northeast View
Northwest View
Urban Presence	Urban Presence
North Elevation	South Elevation
East Elevation	West Elevation
Urban Perch	Site Plan

Community Meeting Summaries

Site Selection Process Meeting

Find out about the site selection process for the new Library. A community meeting was held on June 10, 2010 to update the community on potential sites for the new West Denver Branch Library location. The presentation materials are available in PDF format.

Community Meeting 1

On Wednesday, March 23, 2011, the Denver Public Library sought community input as we prepare for the future opening of the new branch library in West Denver. Participants were there to help us shape the new building. We listened to their thoughts and gathered information critical to the design of the building. We wanted to know how the facility can celebrate the community, what types of activities/programs you want the building to support and what your hopes are for the new branch library.

Participants were introduced to current library trends, the goals for the project, and an overview of the site, the project, and development team.

This was the first in a series of meetings about the new branch library to be held over the next three to four months, with each meeting focusing on a different aspect of the visioning and design process. The new West Denver Branch Library, to be built at the southeast corner of West Colfax and Irving Street, is being funded through the voter-approved Better Denver Bond Program.