Library News

Update: Montbello Branch to Reopen July 2

Submitted by Web Staff on June 21, 2010 - 3:08pm
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The Montbello Branch Library will reopen on Friday, July 2 at 10 a.m. after completion of an extensive renovation that was part of the Better Denver Bond Program.

The branch was previously scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, June 29, but the fire inspection has been rescheduled, delaying the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy needed before we can open the building to the public.

The building is undergoing many improvements to accommodate customers, making it a safer, more user-friendly environment. Upgrades were also made to heating and cooling systems to make them more energy efficient.

Hours of Operation After Reopening

  • Monday and Tuesday: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

Westside Library Location Selected

Submitted by Web Staff on June 18, 2010 - 9:44am
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At its regularly scheduled meeting, Thursday, June 17, the Library Commission voted on the Colfax and Irving (Avondale) site as the preferred site for the new Westside Library. It will become the selected site upon final negotiation of sales terms and approval of a purchase contract by the City and the property owner.

The Commission arrived at this decision after an extensive review process, including discussions with the community, and considering -- among other issues -- accessibility to the most number of Denver residents, with a focus on children. Additional criteria included parking, land price, bus access, light rail access, total population within one mile and site size.

Phone Notification Service Disruption

Submitted by Web Staff on June 15, 2010 - 2:27pm
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Expecting a call regarding your holds? We are experiencing issues with our phone notification system. Please visit your My Library Card account or call any Denver Public Library branch location to check the status of your holds.

We apologize for any inconvenience this service interruption may cause.

Please Take Our Mobile Website Survey

Submitted by Web Staff on June 15, 2010 - 1:32pm
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The Denver Public Library will be launching a mobile website in the coming months.

Your feedback is very important to us, so please take a moment to let us know what kind of Library content you would like to access on your mobile device. Take the survey now!

Mobile users, try our text only catalog.

Exhibit: Pieces of Our Past

Submitted by lauriekm on May 13, 2010 - 12:26pm
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May 7 - August 31
The Central Library, Gates Reading Room - Level 5

A two-part exhibit examining Denver's preservation history, developed by Historic Denver, Inc. and on display at the Molly Brown House Museum and the Denver Central Library. 


New Website Features

Submitted by lauriekm on May 3, 2010 - 2:12pm
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Check it out.

In addition to powerful technology under the hood, the website features innovative ways to interact with Library experts, search or browse for books, movies and music and give you the information that you’re looking for…FAST.

Based on customer feedback and usage statistics, the most used resources are now the easiest to locate.

  • Books, Movies and Music now included in main navigation at the top of each page
  • Simplified search

The most helpful tools are found in the right column on every page

Recharge Colorado: New website details energy conservation rebates and incentives

Submitted by nan on April 28, 2010 - 8:25am
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Recharge Colorado

Energy just got easier. The Governor’s Energy Office is pleased to announce the launch of its new comprehensive website, RechargeColorado.com, to offer Coloradans an unprecedented tool to save money and advance Colorado’s New Energy Economy.

Visit the site for information about GEO programs and initiatives and to access information about financial incentives, service providers, grants and more.

Rebates are currently available for appliances, insulation, furnace replacement, home energy systems and more!

Watts Up?

Submitted by nan on January 14, 2010 - 12:15pm
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Watts up energy meters

Power Check is an easy way to get a grip on the electricity bill... in partnership with Xcel Energy, the Denver Public Library has added portable Watts Up? meters to our circulating collection.

Visit the Power Check page to put a meter on hold and watch a quick instructional video. You can also find out about rebates and the environmental costs of producing electricity.

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