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Central Library

10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy. 80204

720-865-1111

Curbside Service Hours: Mon-Thur, 10 a.m.-6 p.m, Sun 12-5 p.m.

Phone Reference: 720-865-1111
Sun, 12-5 p.m., Mon 1-6 p.m., Tue-Thur, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri-Sat, 1-5 p.m.

Due to Elevate Denver Bond Program construction, Central Library is open with first floor only access.

Monday
1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday
1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday
1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday
1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
12 p.m.-5 p.m.

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