Arvada Library Redesign
The Arvada Library is located within the Olde Town Arvada historic district, adjacent to Olde Town Square. It measures approximately 34,200 square feet and was opened in 2006. Since then, it has experienced an increase in number of patrons, program attendance and service requirements.
A redesign of the Arvada Library is one of the projects in Jefferson County Public Library’s 2024 Strategic Plan, opens a new window to expand services to meet the needs of the community. The project vision is to redesign this urban/suburban library to reach more people, focus on building literacies and be the third place in this community. In this project, we hope to:
- Redesign the library to align with future service and community needs and foster increased circulation, computer use and availability.
- Expand outreach to a wider audience by boosting Library card sign-ups and enhancing market engagement.
- Establish the Arvada Library as the community's primary third place, providing collaborative areas for conversation and discovery, including a heightened occupancy of study and meeting rooms.
- Implement modern security systems and design to enhance overall safety.
- Audit the library's redesign for compatibility with the vision outlined in the Olde Town Reinvestment Plan.
Project Updates
Construction is Underway
Arvada Library, which closed on January 7, is officially under construction. It is currently in the demolition phase. In this stage, flooring, walls and fixtures are being removed to make room for the new design. This exciting milestone brings us one step closer to opening the redesigned library next year!
Alternative Services
The Arvada Balsam Temporary Library opened on January 17 to continue providing services to the Arvada community during construction. Visitors can check out and return books and DVDs, pick up holds, use computers and Wi-Fi, attend programs and more.
The Arvada Balsam Temporary Library location includes ample parking around the building that can be accessed via Balsam Street or W. 57th Avenue. The building is accessible via an ADA-compliant ramp directly to the left of the stairs when facing the main entrance. This location also has curbside services, a newly added bike rack and plenty of parking spaces.
Board and Public Discussion
This project will be discussed during the 2026 Board Meetings. Read about the latest updates, submit a comment to the Board or find attendance information.
About EUA
EUA has worked with JCPL on other building redesigns and understands the Library’s signature feel and look. Their portfolio includes renovation of the Columbine Library and the recently completed Evergreen Library redesign. More information on the firm is available at EUA | Architecture, Engineering + Design, opens a new window
About Flintco
Founded in 1908, Flintco has a rich and long-standing history of innovative construction. Their portfolio includes the construction of the Fulshear Branch Library and renovations of the Kingwood Branch Library and the Barbara Bush Library. Discover more about their impressive projects at Flintco Construction | Flintco, opens a new window.
Project Design Renderings
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Additional Information
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Service Area within Jefferson County
Project Timeline
Arvada Library to Close for Redesign
Coming in 2026: Arvada Library Alternative Services Location
Arvada Library to Close for Redesign
Coming in 2026: Arvada Library Alternative Services Location
FAQs
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Like other location redesigns, JCPL is seeking to improve space efficiency and flow, align with future service and community needs, foster increased circulation and provide collaborative areas for conversation and discovery. This includes a increased occupancy of study and meeting rooms and implementation of modern security systems and design to enhance overall safety.
Community and stakeholder feedback, along with the program of service, helped inform the layout and future services of the redesigned library.
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In 2024, JCPL conducted robust community engagement efforts to gather a comprehensive understanding of their wants and needs. Along with outreach to current Arvada Library patrons, we reached out through a wide variety of communications channels including print, digital, social media, radio and more! We engaged with 1,158 total participants. Engagement and outreach materials were made available in both English and Spanish.
You can find the results of these efforts in the Community Engagement Report (PDF), opens a new window.
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The Arvada Library Redesign’s overall budget is $14,895,781.00.
This project is fully funded thanks to the taxpayers of Jefferson County and the fiscal stewardship of the Library Board of Trustees.
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The Arvada Library Redesign project kicked off in early 2024 with a market analysis, followed by robust community engagement and outreach efforts in July of that year.
In 2025, we developed a program of service and finalized the design for the reimagined library.
The Arvada Library closed for construction on January 7, 2026. A temporary location, the Arvada Balsam Temporary Library, opened on January 17. The redesigned library is expected to reopen in spring 2027.