Arvada Library Redesign

The current Arvada Library is a two-storied, brown brick building with large windows sits at the intersection of two suburban streets under a blue sky.

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

Construction at Arvada Library is nearing the half-way point. We have passed several exciting milestones since demolition began in January, including interior demolition, excavating the exterior foundation, pouring concrete for the foundation and installing plumbing fixtures in the basement.

In early June, we invited members of the Library’s Board of Trustees, Jefferson County Library Foundation and City of Arvada officials to tour the construction site and learn more about the project from the contractors and architects. Features of particular interest included the removal of the overhang on the southwest corner of the building, the improved entrance and enhanced safety features.

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.

Board Meeting Information

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.

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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Design rendering of the exterior of Arvada Library from the southeast.

Representation of the exterior design of the Library of Arvada from the southeast.

Design rendering of Arvada Library's first floor entry and stairwell as seen from the elevator.

Schematic representation of the entrance and staircase of the first floor of the Arvada Library, as seen from the elevator.

Design rendering of the first floor of Arvada Library from the entry.

Representation of the design of the first floor of the Arvada Library from the entrance.

Design rendering of the second floor of the Arvada Library showing a new Create Space and Quiet Reading areas.

Representation of the design of the second floor of the Arvada Library showing a new Creative Space and Silent Reading areas.

Design Rendering of Arvada Library entryway to the Children's Area.

Representation of the design of the entrance to the children's area of the Arvada library.

Design rendering of the Children's story time corner of Arvada Library.

Representation of the design of the children's story corner of the Arvada Library.

Design rendering of the second floor Arvada Library Teen Area.

Representation of the design of the area for teenagers on the second floor of the Arvada Library.

Design rendering of Arvada Library's second floor active reading area and entry to the teen space.

Representation of the design of the active reading area on the second floor of the Arvada Library and the entrance to the space for teenagers.

Progress Photos

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Additional Information

Service Area Maps

Street Map of Location

A computer generated graphic of the Arvada service area, with the location of the Arvada Library in gray at the corner of Webster St. and W. 57th Ave.

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Service Area within Jefferson County

An illustrated map of Jefferson County, featuring the Arvada Library Service Area which surrounds the town of Arvada near the northeast corner of the county.

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Project Timeline

A project timeline with icons and milestones for Market Analysis Report, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Input, Program of Service, Design, Identify Alternative Services and Construction. Construction is outlined in orange, indicating the project is currently in that stage.

FAQs

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.
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.
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.
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.

Keep in Touch

Have a question or comment about the Arvada Library Redesign? Contact us via email at arvadaproject@jeffcolibrary.org.

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