Denver Public Library: Central Library

Category: Public library in Denver, Colorado

Address: 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204, USA

Phone: +17208651111

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 1–6PM

Tuesday: 1–6PM

Wednesday: 1–6PM

Thursday: 1–6PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

VaLon Lee

Oct 17, 2022

Beautiful Building. Currently under construction, but they are doing the best they can with the limited resources they currently have. The homeless population has been moving in a bit.

David Hughes

Sep 28, 2022

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED EVERY TIME I TRY TO GO HERE IT IS CLOSED! EVEN ON DAYS IT'S GENERALLY OPEN! OUR TAX DOLLARS AT... ?

CUJO

Aug 19, 2022

Convention center for the homeless. Tons of hard core drug activity. Needles left on the floor. Unsafe location. Avoid at all cost.

Dan Burgess

Aug 18, 2022

Under remodel, first floor only open, wifi was weak. Hopefully will be better in a year or two.

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Questions & Answers

Are there computers available for public use?

Starr Damiano | Oct 31, 2019
Linda Peterson | Oct 31, 2019

Yes. If they're all being used, you can reserve one using your library card number. You can use them 1-2 hours, and can ask a librarian to give you more time if needed. The branch libraries usually have more available computers than Central.

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Where can I find info on historic homes in Denver.

Marlowe Marbry | Oct 31, 2019
Saverio Roncone | Oct 31, 2019

Yes, check there

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Can i find birth and death certificates from South Dakota?

Nona Williams | Oct 31, 2019
Brian Trembath | Oct 31, 2019

Hi Nona - We don't have a general listing of births and deaths in South Dakota. If you know a county name, we might have some records. I would encourage you to simply search a county name in the catalog at www.denverlibrary.org

What is on the 4th floor of the Library. Is it something to do with helping people with their projects

Donna Estrada | Oct 31, 2018
Rosie “Nat” | Oct 31, 2018

Your thinking of the Idealab on the 4th floor. Its behind the computer lab against the back wall in its own private room. Its a seriously awesome resource offered by the library. There is always an atyendant to help with projects... They have a 3D printer, Macbooks, Adobe Suite, sewing machine, etc. Hours are weird though, so check the website before going.

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Is the public library closed today?

Cindy Lawrence | Oct 31, 2018
Nicko | Oct 31, 2018

Closed in observation of Vets Day

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How can I get a Denver Post article from 20 years ago?

Linda Elliott | Jun 2, 2022
Ryan Purvis (Pimpinhoes) | Jun 2, 2022

There is archive section. Give them a call. I know it's upstairs somewhere.

can a person come in to use computers?

Bobbylee Dominguez | Oct 30, 2020
Alan Mayfield | Oct 30, 2020

No

What are your Christmas hours?

Vicente Garcia | Oct 30, 2020
Kate DaGreat | Oct 30, 2020

All Denver Public Library locations will close early at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, and will be closed all day Wednesday, December 25. The Westwood Branch Library will be closed all day on December 24 and 25.

Is there a parking structure here?

M F | Oct 30, 2020
Ryan Flanigan | Oct 30, 2020

No not that I saw I'm from KC and go there alot. Great library

Is there an art exhibit currently on the 5th floor of the library?

Catherine Welch | Oct 30, 2020
Denver Public Library: Central Library | Oct 30, 2020

Hi there, Catherine! Our current exhibit is the "This Land: Paintings by Trine Bumiller" and the "Word | Image | Object: curated by Alicia Bailey, Director, Abecedarian Artists’ Books and Brian Trembath, Special Collections Librarian.

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Must we reside in Denver County to belong to Denver Public Library?

Ken and Paul SagenWaller | Oct 31, 2019
Linda Peterson | Oct 31, 2019

Nope. I worked for DPL. You can join any Colorado county library. You can also return material at any library, not just the one you borrowed from.

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By chance they teach English

Yraima Espitia | Oct 31, 2019
Siegfried Ziegfried | Oct 31, 2019

Okay!

Does it cost money to get a library card?

James Blea | Oct 31, 2019
Saverio Roncone | Oct 31, 2019

No cost, card is free.

When does the 14 street library have free coffee and donuts?

Annette Louise Walker | Oct 31, 2019
Andrew Brown | Oct 31, 2019

As soon as I lose all of my teeth. You'll find me hanging out around in the wheel chair stalls on every floor but the 1st and 7th floors.

My last question: Can any one tell me who is HIM?

James Boyd | Oct 31, 2019
Michael Solano | Oct 31, 2019

Don't know what you need to know

I lost a black wallet Saturday sitting on the benches right across from the big check out counter, it only had $27 in it, don't care if the money is gone, but all my other ID etc. is in it, security they can have the money, just want it back.

Roy Romero | Oct 31, 2019
Tanay Shaw | Oct 31, 2019

I haven't been there recently but good luck getting it back

when is down by law playing. the movie by Jim ....jar......spelling

Jeff Raphael | Oct 31, 2018
Denver Public Library: Central Library | Oct 31, 2018

Mystery Train shows October 14 at Central. I do not see a listing for Down By Law. More info at: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/mystery-train-1989-r

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what time do the doors open on saturday

Peter Grey | Oct 31, 2018
Mabel Darling | Oct 31, 2018

It took less time to look this up (and all other hours) on their site than it took you to type this question. But it's 9am.

Do you still have the native America music albums from the 60's and 70's ? I know I seen and Album their my father in law was on their in 1988 ! Part of the singers I remember on the album was Lenard Cozard and Ted Haury !

Louise Haury | Oct 31, 2018
Michael Ruis | Oct 31, 2018

Yes of course!!!

Is there free parking?

Demi Aremu | Oct 31, 2018
Steve Watkins | Oct 31, 2018

Short-term only, I think. In front of the library on the east side. On Broadway.

Is this bigger than the new York City library?

I'm Somewhere In The Future | Oct 31, 2018
FlaxedWrist McMerkin | Oct 31, 2018

It's very big and has a 3d printer...

Are the computers free access?

Love Jessica | Oct 31, 2018
FlaxedWrist McMerkin | Oct 31, 2018

They don't cost money but you do need to have a library card if you want to spend time on one. Out of state ids work to get computer access but can't get books

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Do you have computers?

Love Jessica | Oct 31, 2018
Amber Woodward | Oct 31, 2018

Yes, the re e are computers on rhe 4th floor!

whats on the 4th floor. free television and furniture to sit on. can you post job signs. or maybe even room service with continental breakfast .

Liz Christensen | Oct 31, 2018
Steve Watkins | Oct 31, 2018

The computers are on the 4th floor. There is also a TV with places if you bring your own computer. The Idea Lab (Maker Space) is on the 4th floor too, but has different hours than the library- -check the website for hours. I'm not aware of any food other than coffee bar on the 1st floor. You would have to ask about job signs, but I'd expect no signs allowed.

what are the current exhibits on the 4,5, 6, floors? thanks.

Phyllis Hildebrand | Oct 31, 2018
Debbie | Oct 31, 2018

You'll have to call them directly dear, this is a question and answer form for Google reviewers

Can we check out toys

Philippa Hayward | Oct 31, 2018
Debbie | Oct 31, 2018

Not sure, if it was up to me I would say yes!! Probably best to give them a call

Where do you park and is there handicap parking?

Teri Woods Nichols | Oct 31, 2018
Tami M | Oct 31, 2018

Street parking only

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I ordered a book through the arapahoe cty library via the denver library. It's been in transit for 2 Weeks. How is that possible.

A Google User | Oct 31, 2017
Michael Reich | Oct 31, 2017

Either Arapahoe or Denver library dropped the ball on your order. Call them both if necessary to check on it. Should have been there long ago. I order materials from other branches all the time. Usually the only reason for a delay is if other people are in line for the material as well. You have to wait your turn.

Is it possible to reserve a book on line? Where I lived before the library site included an "my account" section that would allow the member to reserve books, renew them, etc. I don't see that on the Denver site. Thank you.

Adrienne Kraft | Oct 31, 2017
Steve Watkins | Oct 31, 2017

Yes, it is. You can have a librarian show you how at any Denver library branch. You must have a DPL account. Choose a book & the 'Place Hold' button. During business hours, I'm certain you can have a library assistant walk you through how to do it. You can have the hold sent to a branch near you or near someplace you frequent ... like work.

Must I be a Denver City resident to check out a book?

Sylvia Uhl | Oct 31, 2017
Steve Watkins | Oct 31, 2017

I live in Lakewood & I was able to get an account. A friend of mine that is in Westminster uses DPL. I got a sticker that went on to my Lakewood Public Library card. You do have to pick up your books or whatever from a Denver Public Library. Some libraries allow you to return at non-Denver libraries, but your checked out items may not be considered checked in until they are received by DPL. If you want to have books from other libraries that you check out from your library, ask about Prospector library loans.

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