PARDON OUR DUST, IT'S CONSTRUCTION TIME
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
COMPLETED PROJECTS
TRIVIA
The background image above is from Koelbel Library's groundbreaking ceremony. Koelbel Library opened in 1992.
COMING IN 2025: THE SPACE BY ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES
REMODELED LIBRARY FEATURES
- Cafe
- Coworking space
- Reservable meeting rooms
- Photo and recording studio
The Arapahoe Libraries administration building (12855 E. Adam Aircraft Cir., Centennial) is being repurposed to create a state-of-the-art community meeting space. Renovations will begin soon. The new facility, to be named The Space by Arapahoe Libraries, is expected to open to the public in late 2025.
The 29,000-square-foot facility will feature a cafe, coworking space, reservable meeting rooms and a photo and recording studio. It is designed to meet a growing need for public meeting space. A segment of the building will be retained for administrative use.
Arapahoe Libraries is committed to meeting the evolving needs of the community. For future updates, visit the library website or follow us on Facebook, opens a new window or Instagram, opens a new window. We’re excited to welcome you to The Space by Arapahoe Libraries!
REMODELED LIBRARY FEATURES
- Cafe
- Coworking space
- Reservable meeting rooms
- Photo and recording studio
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 will be 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
