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. We've begun planning for a major redesign of the library in 2022-2023.

Our vision for the Evergreen Library Redesign Project is 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 want 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

Evergreen Library is closed, and construction is underway for the Evergreen redesign! Effective October 16, library services are available at the Evergreen Parkway Temporary Library, 3731 Evergreen Parkway, with events and programs held at alternative locations. Please check our events calendar for more.

If you would like to visit our Conifer location in the meantime, please note that the Conifer Library is located in the Conifer High School and has non-traditional hours, so be sure to check location details before you go.

The Evergreen Redesign Project is being 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 was discussed during the July 20, 2023 Board Meeting. Read about the latest updates, submit a comment to the Board or find attendance information.

Design Renderings

Additional Information

FAQs

  • We are unable to fully predict the reopening of the Evergreen Library. Our hope is that the redesign project will finish in Spring 2024. 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 Bookmobile will automatically be sent to Evergreen Parkway Temporary Library beginning October 30.
    • 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, Mobius or interlibrary loan holds, or holds that are ready for pickup.
    • When you place new holds, choose the Evergreen Parkway Temporary 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 Mobius, Prospector or Interlibrary Loan items. If you would like to pick up these items somewhere other than Golden Library, 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 available beginning October 23 at Evergreen Parkway Temporary Library at 3731 Evergreen Parkway.

    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 in transit, Prospector, Mobius or interlibrary loan holds, or holds that are ready for pickup.

    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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