Denver Public Library

All Denver Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. More information.

The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library is temporarily closed for renovations. More information.

Central Library

10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy. 80204

720-865-1111

Curbside Service Hours: Mon-Thur, 10 a.m.-6 p.m, Sun 1-5 p.m.

Phone Reference: 720-865-1111
Tue-Thur, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri-Mon, 1-5 p.m.

Due to construction, Central Library is open with first floor only access.

Monday

1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday

1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Wednesday

1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Thursday

1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Community Science at the Library: The Great Sunflower Project

12:00a.m. - 12:00a.m.

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Books

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Library News

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Library Events

Denver Public Library accepting nominations for 20th Annual Latino Community Service Awards

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Western History and Genealogy

The Displaced Aurarian Scholarship & Where To Go For Documentation

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Books

What's Growin' On: Wildflowers in Colorado

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Movies

DPL Staff Movie Picks: May

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Western History and Genealogy

Recently Acquired Internment Camp Letter Speaks Volumes With Few Words

Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong

Books

Essays for AA.NH/PI Heritage Month: Almost Everything About Almost Anything

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Research

Misinformation Sleuthing: Gather the Clues

Rare Atlas of Mexico and Other Titles Added to the Library’s Genealogy Collection

Western History and Genealogy

Rare Atlas of Mexico and Other Titles Added to the Library’s Genealogy Collection

Celebrating Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Kids

Celebrating Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Books

Vote Now for Reading the West Awards!

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Library News

Denver Public Library Honors Jim Kroll with Eleanor Gehres Awards

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Cultural Inclusivity

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR)

How a WHG librarian Found His Family Through DNA

Western History and Genealogy

How a WHG librarian Found His Family Through DNA

Art by AGPNT

Books, Teen

Ex Libris: Denver Artists - Aaron Golbeck (AKA AGPNT)

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