Central Library

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.

10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy. 80204

720-865-1111

Hours

Open to the Public

Mon
1-6
Tue
1-6
Wed
1-6
Thu
1-6
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
12-5

Curbside Holds Pick Up

Mon
10-6
Tue
10-6
Wed
10-6
Thu
10-6
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
12-5

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Branch Events

  • Hunger Free Colorado: Apply for SNAP and Food Access Resources

    1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Room: Floor 1, Schlessman Hall
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Cooking and Food
    Event Details:
    Hunger Free Colorado: Apply for SNAP and Food Access Resources    Do you or someone you know need assistance applying for SNAP benefits or food access?   Hunger Free Colorado can assist with the SNAP application process. ...

  • Baby Storytime

    3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Room: Floor 1, Children's Library
    Ages: Birth-Pre-K (ages 0 - 5)
    Program Type: Storytime
    Event Details:
    Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time immediately follow the program.   ...

  • Bayaud Laundry Truck

    9:00am - 1:00pm
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Health and Wellness
    Event Details:
    Bayaud Enterprises will be doing laundry for free outside of the Central Library. Bayaud will arrive at 9 AM and do laundry until they fill their tank. Please arrive early as services are limited. The temperature must be at least 32 degrees for the t...

  • Toddler Storytime

    3:30pm - 4:00pm
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Birth-Pre-K (ages 0 - 5)
    Program Type: Storytime
    Event Details:
    Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers.   ...

  • Kids Create

    4:00pm - 4:30pm
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Room: Floor 1, Children's Library
    Ages: Birth-Pre-K (ages 0 - 5)
    Program Type: Arts and Crafts, More Fun Stuff, STEM
    Event Details:
    Hands-on learning and making for toddlers through early elementary age kids. Children and families will explore new materials and create together. ...

  • All Ages Storytime

    3:30pm - 4:00pm
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Room: Floor 1, Children's Library
    Ages: Birth-Pre-K (ages 0 - 5)
    Program Type: Storytime
    Event Details:
    Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. ...

  • Kids Create

    4:00pm - 4:30pm
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Room: Floor 1, Children's Library
    Ages: Birth-Pre-K (ages 0 - 5)
    Program Type: Arts and Crafts, More Fun Stuff, STEM
    Event Details:
    Hands-on learning and making for toddlers through early elementary age kids. Children and families will explore new materials and create together. ...

  • Baby Storytime

    3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Room: Floor 1, Children's Library
    Ages: Birth-Pre-K (ages 0 - 5)
    Program Type: Storytime
    Event Details:
    Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time immediately follow the program.   ...

  • Bayaud Laundry Truck

    9:00am - 1:00pm
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Health and Wellness
    Event Details:
      Bayaud Enterprises will be doing laundry for free outside of the Central Library. Bayaud will arrive at 9 AM and do laundry until they fill their tank. Please arrive early as services are limited. ...
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Central Library Phone Numbers:

  • General Information: 720-865-1111

  • Bookmobile: 720-865-1114 (leave message)

  • Children's Library: 720-865-1306

  • Circulation: renewals, overdues, holds 720-865-1111 or call any library location during business hours.

  • Community Technology Center: 720-865-1706 more information

  • Friends Foundation: 720-865-3453

  • Interlibrary Loan: 720-865-1718 more information

  • Marketing Department: 720-865-2045

  • Public Relations Office for Media Inquiries: 720-865-2044

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

  • Security/Lost & Found: 720-865-1102

  • Volunteer Office: 720-865-2043

  • Western History and Genealogy: 720-865-1821

  • Western Photo Orders: 720-865-1818