New Edgewater Library Events and Hours

Mark your calendars now for these important dates:

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. Existing Edgewater Library Closes
In preparation for the event, the existing library at 5843 W 25th close its doors at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14. A book return will be available outside the existing library throughout the weekend, and fines will not be assessed on materials due for return during the closure.

Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 – 6 p.m. Grand Opening Celebration
Be treated to a host of fun activities and tours of the Library and Edgewater’s new police station, recreation center, city council chambers and city offices. Show us (or sign up for) a library card and be entered into a drawing to win an iPad or one of five Fire HD8 Tablets. The drawing closes and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18; prizes will be awarded in a random drawing; and winners will be notified Monday, Nov. 26.

Monday, Nov. 19, 8 a.m. New Edgewater Library opens
The new library opens with major enhancements, including:

More materials and resources in English and Spanish
A certified Family Place™ Library
Dedicated spaces for kids, teens and adults
A quiet reading room (with fireplace feature)
Expanded access to technology (9 public computers, 16 laptops, wireless hot spots for checkout and collaborative technology in all study rooms)
Expanded service hours: open 65 hours/week

New library hours:

9-8 Monday through Thursday
9-5 Friday and Saturday
Noon – 5 Sunday

For more information, please visit https://jeffcolibrary.org/edgewater-project/.

Joel Newton

Joel has been a resident of Edgewater, Colorado with his family since 2012. He is the Executive Director of local education nonprofit Edgewater Collective and Editor of the Edgewater Echo.