Media Resources

The Communications & Community Engagement Division values Denver, national and international media and works to share timely and accurate information about library programs, services and people.

Media Contact

General information, image usage requests and after-hours contacts
mediarelations@denverlibrary.org
720-865-2044

Olivia Gallegos
Communications Manager
ogallegos@denverlibrary.org
720-865-2044

Joe Gosalvez
Communications Specialist
jgosalvez@denverlibrary.org
720-865-2078

Alvaro Sauceda Nuñez
Communications Staff Professional 
asaucedanunez@denverlibrary.org
720-865-2045

Erika R. Martinez
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
ermartinez@denverlibrary.org
720-865-2048

Media Releases

May 2025
Call For Nominations for Denver Public Library’s 23rd Annual Latino Community Service Awards
May at DPL Brings Heritage Celebrations and Author Talks

April 2025
Celebrate Día del Niño at Central Library!
Denver Public Library Commission Approves New Name for Former Ross-Barnum Branch Library
Discover Culture at Denver Public Library this April!

March 2025
Discover Community at Denver Public Library

February 2025
Denver Public Library releases new six-year strategic plan
The Pauline Robinson Branch Library set to reopen February 24 after renovation
Denver Public Library honors Black community leaders at the annual Juanita Gray Community Service Awards ceremony
Celebrate Black History Month at Denver Public Library!

January 2025
City Librarian Michelle Jeske announces departure from Denver Public Library
Denver Public Library honors Black community leaders

December 2024
Schlessman Family Branch Library temporarily closing for renovation Jan. 20
Denver Public Library Celebrates World Holidays!

November 2024
Central Library Fully Reopens for the First Time Since 2020 Closure With a Public Celebration

Images

Approved brand images to be used in stories related to the Denver Public Library may be accessed on our public drive. To request additional images, please send us a detailed email including: your name, contact information and usage intent. If you are seeking permission to use or purchase an image from our Special Collections and Archives Collection, please review the copyright and permissions policies.

Colorado Open Records Act

To pay for the cost of processing a CORA request, the agency may charge for the time spent to research and respond to requests for records under CORA.

  • Staff time may be charged at a rate up to $41.37 per hour.  
  • There is no charge for the first hour to research and retrieve records.
  • There is an additional charge of $0.25 per page for regular paper copies, or an additional cost for the cost of other paper sizes.
    Time and Cost Estimates
  • Agencies may provide the requester with a time and cost estimate, which may require a pre-payment before processing the request. If you pay for more time than is spent processing your request, you will receive a refund.

To request a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) for information from the Denver Public Library, please complete the CORA Request form.

For building history, please DO NOT submit a CORA request.