Central Library

While this location remains closed for most public operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, available services include:

Call your branch library with any questions about service availability.

Did you already receive a holds pickup notification? Schedule your Curbside Holds Pickup appointment at the Central Library.

10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy. 80204

720-865-1111
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Branch Events

  • Central Curbside Holds Pickup

    10:00am - 11:00am
    Registration Closed
    Registration
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Curbside Pickup
    Registration Required
    Seats Remaining: 0
    Event Details:
    1. Get Ready: look out for your holds notice (don’t register until they’re ready).

    2. Register to Pick Up: get your card number ready, be sure to include your email to receive notifications.

    3. Picking Up: call when you arrive any time during your appointment slot, bring your library card or ID, don’t forget your mask.

    4. Other Information: use Special Notes field to indicate if you don’t have a phone, to add family-member card number(s) you’re picking up holds up for, to request 8 staff-selected children’s board books, or any other information to accommodate your curbside pickup.
      Central Curbside is moving to 13th Avenue due to renovations. There will also be a book drop nearby for your convenience.   Specific Instructions for Central If arriving by car, park in one of the 2 designated Curbside Hold Pick...

  • Central Curbside Holds Pickup

    11:30am - 12:30pm
    Registration Closed
    Registration
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Curbside Pickup
    Registration Required
    Seats Remaining: 0
    Event Details:
    1. Get Ready: look out for your holds notice (don’t register until they’re ready).

    2. Register to Pick Up: get your card number ready, be sure to include your email to receive notifications.

    3. Picking Up: call when you arrive any time during your appointment slot, bring your library card or ID, don’t forget your mask.

    4. Other Information: use Special Notes field to indicate if you don’t have a phone, to add family-member card number(s) you’re picking up holds up for, to request 8 staff-selected children’s board books, or any other information to accommodate your curbside pickup.
      Central Curbside is moving to 13th Avenue due to renovations. There will also be a book drop nearby for your convenience.   Specific Instructions for Central If arriving by car, park in one of the 2 designated Curbside Hold Pick...

  • Central Curbside Holds Pickup

    1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Registration Closed
    Registration
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Curbside Pickup
    Registration Required
    Seats Remaining: 0
    Event Details:
    1. Get Ready: look out for your holds notice (don’t register until they’re ready).

    2. Register to Pick Up: get your card number ready, be sure to include your email to receive notifications.

    3. Picking Up: call when you arrive any time during your appointment slot, bring your library card or ID, don’t forget your mask.

    4. Other Information: use Special Notes field to indicate if you don’t have a phone, to add family-member card number(s) you’re picking up holds up for, to request 8 staff-selected children’s board books, or any other information to accommodate your curbside pickup.
      Central Curbside is moving to 13th Avenue due to renovations. There will also be a book drop nearby for your convenience.   Specific Instructions for Central If arriving by car, park in one of the 2 designated Curbside Hold Pick...

  • Central Curbside Holds Pickup

    10:00am - 11:30am
    Registration Open
    Registration
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Curbside Pickup
    Registration Required
    Seats Remaining: 19
    Event Details:
    1. Get Ready: look out for your holds notice (don’t register until they’re ready).

    2. Register to Pick Up: get your card number ready, be sure to include your email to receive notifications.

    3. Picking Up: call when you arrive any time during your appointment slot, bring your library card or ID, don’t forget your mask.

    4. Other Information: use Special Notes field to indicate if you don’t have a phone, to add family-member card number(s) you’re picking up holds up for, to request 8 staff-selected children’s board books, or any other information to accommodate your curbside pickup.
      Central Curbside is moving to 13th Avenue due to renovations. There will also be a book drop nearby for your convenience.   Specific Instructions for Central If arriving by car, park in one of the 2 designated Curbside Hold Pick...

  • Healthy Food for Denver's Kids

    10:00am - 4:00pm
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Kid, Teen
    Program Type: Cooking and Food
    Event Details:
    Pick up free, healthy snacks for all the youth in your family. Youth do not have to be present. ...

  • Central Curbside Holds Pickup

    12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Registration Open
    Registration
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Curbside Pickup
    Registration Required
    Seats Remaining: 19
    Event Details:
    1. Get Ready: look out for your holds notice (don’t register until they’re ready).

    2. Register to Pick Up: get your card number ready, be sure to include your email to receive notifications.

    3. Picking Up: call when you arrive any time during your appointment slot, bring your library card or ID, don’t forget your mask.

    4. Other Information: use Special Notes field to indicate if you don’t have a phone, to add family-member card number(s) you’re picking up holds up for, to request 8 staff-selected children’s board books, or any other information to accommodate your curbside pickup.
      Central Curbside is moving to 13th Avenue due to renovations. There will also be a book drop nearby for your convenience.   Specific Instructions for Central If arriving by car, park in one of the 2 designated Curbside Hold Pick...

  • Central Curbside Holds Pickup

    1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Registration Open
    Registration
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Curbside Pickup
    Registration Required
    Seats Remaining: 20
    Event Details:
    1. Get Ready: look out for your holds notice (don’t register until they’re ready).

    2. Register to Pick Up: get your card number ready, be sure to include your email to receive notifications.

    3. Picking Up: call when you arrive any time during your appointment slot, bring your library card or ID, don’t forget your mask.

    4. Other Information: use Special Notes field to indicate if you don’t have a phone, to add family-member card number(s) you’re picking up holds up for, to request 8 staff-selected children’s board books, or any other information to accommodate your curbside pickup.
      Central Curbside is moving to 13th Avenue due to renovations. There will also be a book drop nearby for your convenience.   Specific Instructions for Central If arriving by car, park in one of the 2 designated Curbside Hold Pick...

  • Central Curbside Holds Pickup

    3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Registration Open
    Registration
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Curbside Pickup
    Registration Required
    Seats Remaining: 18
    Event Details:
    1. Get Ready: look out for your holds notice (don’t register until they’re ready).

    2. Register to Pick Up: get your card number ready, be sure to include your email to receive notifications.

    3. Picking Up: call when you arrive any time during your appointment slot, bring your library card or ID, don’t forget your mask.

    4. Other Information: use Special Notes field to indicate if you don’t have a phone, to add family-member card number(s) you’re picking up holds up for, to request 8 staff-selected children’s board books, or any other information to accommodate your curbside pickup.
      Central Curbside is moving to 13th Avenue due to renovations. There will also be a book drop nearby for your convenience.   Specific Instructions for Central If arriving by car, park in one of the 2 designated Curbside Hold Pick...

  • Central Curbside Holds Pickup

    4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Registration Open
    Registration
    Library Branch: Central Library
    Ages: Adult
    Program Type: Curbside Pickup
    Registration Required
    Seats Remaining: 20
    Event Details:
    1. Get Ready: look out for your holds notice (don’t register until they’re ready).

    2. Register to Pick Up: get your card number ready, be sure to include your email to receive notifications.

    3. Picking Up: call when you arrive any time during your appointment slot, bring your library card or ID, don’t forget your mask.

    4. Other Information: use Special Notes field to indicate if you don’t have a phone, to add family-member card number(s) you’re picking up holds up for, to request 8 staff-selected children’s board books, or any other information to accommodate your curbside pickup.
      Central Curbside is moving to 13th Avenue due to renovations. There will also be a book drop nearby for your convenience.   Specific Instructions for Central If arriving by car, park in one of the 2 designated Curbside Hold Pick...
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Branch Information and Amenities

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Central Library Phone Numbers:

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

  • Burnham Hoyt Room: fiction, new books, video, audio 720-865-1312

  • Children's Library: 720-865-1306

  • Circulation: renewals, overdues, holds 720-865-1325 (during Central Library hours). For renewals, you may also call any library location during business hours.

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

  • Friends Foundation: 720-865-2050

  • General Information: 720-865-1111

  • Interlibrary Loan: 720-865-1718 more information

  • Marketing Department: 720-865-2045

  • Meeting Room Information and Scheduling: 720-865-2078

  • Movies and Music Room: 720-865-1366

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

  • Reference Services: 720-865-1363

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

  • Volunteer Office: 720-865-2043

  • Western History and Genealogy: 720-865-1821

  • Western Photo Orders: 720-865-1818

  • Not Sure? 720-865-1111