Denver Public Library Budget Resources

Poll Results

A poll surveying 500 frequent Denver voters about the state of the economy, the impact the current City budget shortfall has on Denver Public Library, and potential long-term funding solutions for DPL.

Sustainable Funding: Learn About Library Districts

Information about library districts, the benefit they have to the community, and comparisons with other funding models.

Budget Blog

Blog posts from City Librarian Shirley Amore discussing budgetary issues.

Budget Facts for Proposed 2012 Budget Reductions and the Impact on DPL

Answers commonly asked questions about the 2012 budget and its potential impact on Library services.

2011 Budget Information

The Library's budget for the previous year displayed with charts and graphs.

Press Releases

• April 20, 2011: Library Commission Releases White Paper
• May 13, 2011: Community Budget Meetings Announced
• May 24, 2011: Poll Indicates Denver Voters Support a Library District
• June 15, 2011: Denver Public Library Gathers Feedback from Community
• August 11, 2011: Mayor Announces Ballot Initiative Decision for 2011
• September 13, 2011: Denver Public Library Will Not Close Branches in 2012

DPL By the Numbers

Full time staff, online transactions, number of items in the collection, Library program attendance, circulation statistics, and more.

Denver City Budget

• Learn more about the City's 2012 Budget & Structural Task Force. This document was presented at DPL's Community Budget Meetings in May-June 2011.
• Budget information for all City of Denver agencies.
• Mayor Hancock's 2012 Budget Letter and Full Proposal