During the COVID-19 pandemic, economies across the globe suffered some of the most severe economic impacts felt since the 1930s. Denver's recovery is underway, and the City is further stimulating our recovery with a $260 million GO Bond for infrastructure projects estimated to create 4,200 good-paying jobs and $550 million in economic output for businesses all across Metro Denver. In 2021, Denver voters passed the RISE bond, which included three library projects.
The RISE bond includes funding for the Denver Public Library to construct two new branch libraries, in the Globeville and Westwood neighborhoods, and an expansion project for the Hampden Branch Library. These neighborhoods were identified as needing additional library services in the Denver Public Library’s 2017 Facilities Master Plan.
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.
This page will provide up to date information on each location project.
In Progress
Globeville Branch Library - New Location
Project Update: The to-be-named branch library in Globeville is currently under construction. A community celebration took place on Saturday, April 18, in the Project Angel Heart parking lot at 4950 Washington Street, directly across from the construction site.
Hampden Branch Library
Southeast Services During Renovation
Renovation Fact Sheet Q1 2026
Estimated Budget: RISE Denver Bond: $12 million
Project Update: Construction at the Hampden Branch reached a key milestone in March with the successful placement of the building’s concrete foundation. The expansion will house a new Community Room, and work will continue on the exterior while the interior moves toward the next phase of drywall installation.
Completed
Lena Archuleta Branch Library - New Location
Budget: RISE Denver Go Bond, $6.08M.
Project Update: Thanks to the 2021 RISE Denver bond, the Denver Public Library opened its 28th location—the Lena Archuleta Branch Library—on Nov. 17. The community came together on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. for a grand opening celebration featuring entertainment and refreshments.
The event marked an exciting milestone for the library system and honored the legacy of Lena Archuleta. Community members explored the new space, connected with staff, and celebrated this historical moment for the neighborhood and DPL.