Elevate Denver Bond Program

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In November 2017, Denver voters overwhelmingly approved Measure 2E, which provides $69.3 million to renovate the Denver Central Library and 10 branch libraries as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program.

Track Denver GO Bond project updates throughout the city, including those impacting the Denver Public Library, using interactive dashboards and maps on the City's official GO Bond website.

In Progress

Ross-Phyllis Bigpond Branch Library

Exterior shot of Ross-Barnum branch

Renovation Fact Sheet Q1 2026
Council District: 3
Estimated Budget:
Elevate Denver GO Bond Program: $2.67M
Strong Library, Strong Denver, supported by the DPL Fund: $1.5M
Q1 2026 Update: The Ross-Phyllis Bigpond Branch Library (formerly known as Ross-Barnum) renovation is still in progress, as the library was able to obtain additional funding to increase the scope of the renovation project.

The Denver GO Bond Dashboard shows a completion date of Q1 2026, but doesn’t take into account this additional funding and updated timeline.
As of now, we are looking at a complete reopening in Q2 2026.
More Q1 2026 update info here.
Branch Renaming Process

Schlessman Family Branch Library

Exterior shot of Schlessman Family branch

Southeast Services During Renovation
Renovation Fact Sheet Q1 2026
Council District: 5
Estimated Budget:
Elevate Denver GO Bond Program: $3.5071M,
City & County of Denver Capital Improvement Fund: $961
Strong Library, Strong Denver, supported by the
Denver Public Library Fund: TBD
Q1 2026 Update – Phase 2:
The library has entered the second phase of its renovation. Upcoming work includes completing public and staff restrooms, along with planning for upgraded heating and cooling systems and repairs to the building.

Ross-Broadway Branch Library

Exterior photo of Ross-Broadway Branch Library.

Southeast Services During Renovation
Renovation Fact Sheet Q1 2026
Council District: 7
Estimated Budget:
Elevate Denver GO Bond Program: $2.39M
Strong Library, Strong Denver, supported by the DPL Fund: $2.35M
Q1 2026 Update: Construction is currently ongoing. Early work is complete, including demolition, safe removal of old materials, and brand-new sidewalks.

Eugene Field Branch Library

Exterior photograph of Eugene Field Branch Library.

Southeast Services During Renovation
Renovation Fact Sheet Q1 2026
Council District: 6
Estimated Budget:
Elevate Denver GO Bond Program: $2.15M
Q1 2026 Update: The design phase is currently complete. We are awaiting contract completion and working on finalizing the collection layout. Construction is currently slated to begin in October 2026.

Ross-University Hills Branch Library

Southeast Services During Renovation
Renovation Fact Sheet Q1 2026
Council District: 4
Estimated Budget:
Elevate Denver GO Bond Program: $3.20M
Q1 2026 Update: We’ve finalized the design for this project. Thanks to additional support, the project will include upgraded heating and cooling systems, improved restrooms, and other needed building updates.

Completed

Athmar Park Branch Library

Exterior photo of Athmar Park Branch Library.

Athmar Park Branch Library reopened to the public on August 7, 2024.
Renovation Fact Sheet
Council District: 7
Budget: Elevate Denver GO Bond Program: $2.77M
Strong Library, Strong Denver, supported by the DPL Fund: $745K
City & County of Denver Capital Improvement Fund: $962K
City & County of Denver Facilities Improvement Team: $1.3M

Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library

Exterior photo of the library.

Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library reopened to the public on August 7, 2024.

View the Renovation Fact Sheet
Council District: 9
Budget: Elevate Denver GO Bond Program: $3.71M

Denver Central Library

Central Library in Downtown Denver

Denver Central Library reopened to the public on November 3, 2024.
Renovation Fact Sheet
Council District: 10
Budget: Elevate Denver GO Bond Program: $43
Strong Library, Strong Denver, supported by the DPL Fund: $5.25
DPL Friends Foundation $5.7M
City & County of Denver Capital Improvement Fund: $10M