The Children’s Library is a place in the heart of the city for children and families to engage in fun experiences with a positive impact on learning and community connection. The Children’s Library is located on level 1 of the Central Library and is open during normal hours of operation.
Contact us at 720-865-1106, by sending an email to chlref@denverlibrary.org, or via 24/7 online chat.
Services Offered
Storytimes and Other Events
We have something going on in the Children’s Library almost every day! Browse our event calendar.
Tours and Field Trips
For schools and other group organizations, we offer staff-led visits that can be tailored to the goals of your group.
Submit a tour or field trip request
Not enough time to schedule something in advance? Groups are welcome to visit the library and explore on their own. Here are links to some informative and fun materials to help you organize your own visit:
- Central Children's Library Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Central Children's Library Text Scavenger Hunt
- Fotos Búsqueda del Tesoro en la Biblioteca Infantil
- Texto Búsqueda del Tesoro en la Biblioteca Infantil
Project Room
Similar to an ideaLAB, we have a Project Room where basic craft supplies (construction paper, crayons, markers, glue, watercolor paints, pom-poms, etc) are always available to kids and their grown-ups for crafting. The Project Room is open during normal operating hours.
Computers
We have 10 desktop computers for use by library visitors under the age of 13. For grown-ups supervising kids in our space, we have a select number of Chromebooks available for checkout to use in the library.
More information about computers at the library.
Food Access
The Denver Public Library is a recipient of the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids (HFDK) grant. Through this grant we are able to offer snacks like applesauce and goldfish crackers to any hungry library visitor age 18 or under.
Meeting Space
We have one small meeting room available on a first come, first served basis for adults accompanying children. The meeting room can not be reserved and is open the same hours as the Central Library. Amenities include:
- 1 round table
- 6 chairs
- Screen w/ Solstice display software
Other Amenities
- Lactation Room/Quiet Space
- Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Charging Station for your devices
- Board games and puzzles for use in the library
- 3 iPads with preloaded learning games
- Play areas with toys for use in the library