PARDON OUR DUST, IT'S CONSTRUCTION TIME
We're hard at work to make sure we keep up with the growing needs of our community (that's you!). From freshening up spaces with paint and carpet to building new libraries, we're thankful for your support and for being a valued member of Arapahoe Libraries. Here you'll find the latest remodel and construction news. Questions? Contact us.
UPCOMING PROJECTS
TRIVIA
The background image above is from Koelbel Library's groundbreaking ceremony. Koelbel Library opened in 1992.
ELOISE MAY LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT
Key Features
- Cafe with a Friends bookstore
- Open seating and informal gathering areas
- Private study rooms
- Meeting and classroom spaces
- Creative and activity room
- Community kitchen
- Outdoor seating
- Expanded parking capacity
The Eloise May Library Expansion project adds a new, two-level, 20,000 square-foot building next to the existing Eloise May Library. The new building will connect to the library through a plaza and outdoor walkway and will provide new spaces designed to better serve the community.
Key Features
- Cafe with a Friends bookstore
- Open seating and informal gathering areas
- Private study rooms
- Meeting and classroom spaces
- Creative and activity room
- Community kitchen
- Outdoor seating
- Expanded parking capacity
Projected Timeline
- 2025–2026: Design and planning phase
- 2027: Construction
- 2028: Completion and opening
This timeline may shift as planning continues.
Community Input
The project team values continued feedback from our neighbors, patrons and staff. Please join us at the next community input meeting:
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6 pm
Eloise May Library
Meeting rooms C and D
NOW OPEN: THE SPACE AND CAFE BY ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES
Remodeled Library Features
- In-house cafe
- Coworking space
- Meeting rooms
- Audio and video recording rooms
- Event space
- Catering services
The Space and Cafe by Arapahoe Libraries is now open to the public. Located at 12855 E. Adam Aircraft Cir., Englewood, The Space includes an in-house cafe, coworking space, meeting rooms and event space. It is designed to meet a growing demand for public meeting space. A segment of the building was retained for library administrative use.
Arapahoe Libraries is committed to meeting the evolving needs of the community. To learn more, visit the library website or follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Interested in joining our team? Find current job listings.
Remodeled Library Features
- In-house cafe
- Coworking space
- Meeting rooms
- Audio and video recording rooms
- Event space
- Catering services
NOW OPEN: SHERIDAN LIBRARY
Visitors to Sheridan Library will be able to enjoy spaces where conversation and collaboration is comfortable and find quiet spaces to read, study and work. An updated children’s area with room for families to play and read together, an enclosed space for teens and new furniture were also part of the remodel.
During 2023, the library space was extended outside with inviting landscaping, an area for gathering and a play structure for children.
Remodeled Library Features
- Quiet spaces to read, study and work
- Welcoming children’s area for families to learn and grow
- New furniture to relax and enjoy the space
NOW OPEN: KELVER LIBRARY
The new Kelver Library is open to patrons for browsing, library computer use and holds pick up at its new location at 585 S. Main St. in Byers.
New, Larger Library Features
- Natural light
- Open floor plan
- Two meeting rooms
- Two study rooms
- Living room featuring coffee machine
- Dedicated areas for children and teens
- Outdoor play space
- Access to public computers, laptops and WiFi
- Electric car charging stations
NOW OPEN: CASTLEWOOD LIBRARY
Castlewood Library has been remodeled and is open to patrons for browsing, library computer use and holds pick up.
Visit the Makerspace page for more information about this creative space.
Features of the Remodeled Castlewood Library
- Beautiful, updated space with natural light
- Increased accessibility to library materials
- Enclosed children’s area
- Larger Makerspace
- Lounge area with coffee vending
- Improved traffic flow in the parking lot
- Convenient driver-side book drop
NOW OPEN: DAVIES LIBRARY
The new Davies Library is open to patrons for browsing, library computer use and holds pickup at its new location at 128 2nd Ave. in Deer Trail.
Davies Library has its own entrance and is located in Deer Trail’s new pre-K through 12th grade school.
About the New Davies Library
The voters of Deer Trail approved a tax increase to accompany the successful request for a BEST grant to build a new school! In 2017, community meetings were held and contractor and architect firms were hired. Ground was broken May 2018 and construction began on school-owned property east of the old school. The new school, for preK–12 grades, incorporates state-of-the-art technology and community space.
The new, larger library features:
- Open floor plan
- Natural light
- One meeting room
- Two study rooms
- Access to WiFi