Evergreen Library Redesign

Evergreen Library is a 17,367-square-foot library constructed in 1993 and nestled into the hillside just south of Historic Downtown Evergreen. In 2022, we started planning and preparing for a major redesign of the location.

Our vision for the Evergreen Library Redesign Project has always been for an updated library that is welcoming to all, where the patron experience is one of absolute delight, and where residents feel respected and understood by the library. We also wanted to align the redesign with our mission and vision of a 21st century library, while upgrading and modernizing resources, spaces, technology, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems in the building.

Project Updates

Construction has wrapped and move-in is underway at the Evergreen Library. The Evergreen Parkway Temporary Library will permanently close on Saturday, March 30 at 5 p.m., and we are excited to announce the reopening of Evergreen Library on Monday, April 1 at 9 a.m.

 

Starting April 1, Evergreen Library will be open for services, including collection browsing, holds pick up, meeting and study room reservations, technology bookings and more! Additional details about Evergreen Library’s newest features are coming soon.

 

Preview the new space before you celebrate the Grand Reopening with us on Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with special event featuring fun for all ages. Enjoy a special bingo card activity, festive music provided by the Library’s own ukulele group, cookies from local caterer La Cuisine Catering, guided tours and a special grand opening gift, a ForEvergreen sticker, for all attendees.

 

The Evergreen Redesign Project was led by Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA). EUA’s portfolio of work includes the renovation of the Columbine Library and other local Library systems’ locations, such as the 21c Library in Colorado Springs. Two leading experts in educational and community-forward design, Kelly Wemple and Ryan Wallace, are the Project Leads.

Board and Public Discussion

This project will be discussed during 2024 Board Meetings. Read about the latest updates, submit a comment to the Board or find attendance information.

Design Renderings and Progress Photos

Explore photos from our recent "dusty boots" tour or compare current progress photos inside the Evergreen Library with our design renderings of the Library's future look and feel. Click on any image to enlarge.

Additional Information

FAQs

  • We are excited to announce that Evergreen Library will reopen for services on April 1, 2024, with a Grand Reopening Celebration on April 13, 2024, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stay up to date and learn more at jeffcolibrary.org/evergreen-redesign.

    • Any of your existing holds set to go to Evergreen Library or Evergreen Parkway Temporary Library will automatically be sent to the newly redesigned Evergreen Library on April 1.
    • If other existing holds in your account are set to go elsewhere and you would like to select a different pickup location, you may do so online or by calling 303-235-5275. We are not able to change the pickup location for in transit, Prospector or Interlibrary Loan holds, or holds that are ready for pickup.
    • When you place new holds, choose the Evergreen Library.
    • As always, we will notify you when your materials are ready for pick up.
  • Due to certain limitations within their systems, we are not able to change the pickup location for Prospector or Interlibrary Loan items. If you would like to pick up these items somewhere else, please call us when you receive notice that the item is ready for pick up and we will do our best reroute them to the location of your choice. Note: this may take additional processing time for you to receive your item.

  • Temporary library services are at Evergreen Parkway Temporary Library at 3731 Evergreen Parkway until 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.

    Browse our events calendar to find some of your favorite Evergreen library programs at offsite locations in the community throughout the closure. Our other great libraries continue to offer all of our other services, like Story Times, Book a Librarian and computer classes. The closest JCPL library services to Evergreen Library are Conifer Library, Mountain Resource Holds Locker and Golden Library. Explore additional locations at jeffcolibrary.org.

  • To change the pickup location of a single hold, log into your Account by clicking on the purple Log In / My Account button, then select On Hold. For the hold you want to change, click on the location listed under "Pick up at" and select another location from the dropdown. The change will be automatically saved. Please note that hold pickup location cannot be changed for holds that are in transit, ready for pickup, from Prospector, or through interlibrary loan.

    To change the location for all of your future holds, select My Settings in your Account menu. Under Account Preferences > Holds and Pickup Location, click Change to make changes to your preferred pickup location. You can also enable or disable Single Click Holds here. With Single Click Holds enabled, your holds will be automatically be sent to your preferred location.

Project Timeline

Related News and Events

Additional Evergreen Library Services Now Available

Oct 23, 2023
We've missed you, Evergreen, so we opened the Evergreen Parkway Temporary Library for you. Come on by!

Evergreen Library is Closing for a Redesign

Aug 08, 2023
Evergreen Library will be closed starting August 21 as the building undergoes an exciting redesign. Learn more about this project.

Keep in Touch

Have a question or comment about the Evergreen Library Redesign? Contact us via email at evergreenproject@jeffcolibrary.org, opens a new window.

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