I made a special trip to find my family history and in searching, found a photo of one of my ancestors, it was worth the 7 hr drive one way.
This is a massive and beautiful public library. Took the elevators up to the top floor where the HR offices are, just to look out the windows, great views. This library has it all, books and media beyond belief, comfy furniture to hang out on while reading, nice location near many other attractions. Would be a great place to just relax in between more physical activities if traveling through, old or young.
Tucked away next to the Denver Art Museum, this piece of Denver history not only has survived time it has been updated so you can see history and the future allin one astounding piece of architecture. Never mind the world class collection of books and media. This classic building from a n era long gone is a building that is secretly nestled among other super modern and adventeruous pieces of a building art.
No matter who you are and what you look like the staff of the library are welcoming. They will go our of their way to attend to the reading needs of their patrons. They are creative in offering classes and information that speak directly to the varied interests in Denver's population
The Denver Public Library is a great resource. The genalogical section (Western History?) is very good to support work done at the Federal Center's Federal Archives nearby.
We were tipped off while at the Kirkland Museum that the library had a nice art collection so checked it out. They indeed were having two separate shows in their dedicated gallery spaces and also had a nice collection throughout the facility, particularly on the history floor adjacent to one of the galleries. Worth checking out!
Should a tourist go to the library? It depends on what kind of a tourist you are,but I'd advise you to check out the DPL website to see what it has to offer while you are in town. Free movies, knitting circles, concerts, cooking demonstrations, and much more are available for people of all ages. The building itself is a work of art. Look carefully to see where the old and the new have become one. There are great views of the city and the mountains from inside as well. Check out the views and programs even if you can't check out a book.
The Denver Public Library's central location is an awesome place to visit! Lots of materials and spaces to read. It's worth seeing even if one does not plan on checking out anything.
We researched 17 archival record boxes of information about a Denver company we brought back to life in 1997.We assisted an author who is writing a book about the Phillipson Rod CO.
There are a ton of branches, and you can request whatever you want to have picked up wherever you want.