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Arvada Balsam Temporary Library

Hours & Information

Open today until 5:00pm
Monday 
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday 
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday 
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday 
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 
12:00PM - 5:00PM
5751 Balsam Street
Arvada, Colorado 80002
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Phone: (303) 235-5275
Formerly the home of the Arvada K-8 School, this location provides temporary library services while the Arvada Library is closed for construction.

Additional Details

Arvada Redesign Project

About Arvada Balsam Temporary Library

    • Book Return: Walk-Up
    • Full-Service Location

  • Ample parking is available.

  • Jefferson County Public Library buildings feature ADA-compliant design and architecture, including:

    • Parking
    • Public computer desks and walkways 
    • ASL interpreter available for library programs
    • Large print plugin keyboards and trackball mice are available on request
    • Magnifier and narrator screen navigation software available on all public computers

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Curbside Hours and Closure Information

Curbside Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

How to Pick Up Your Holds

  1. When you arrive, look for a designated curbside pickup space and have your JCPL card number ready.
  2. Call the number on the sign and let staff know where in your vehicle to place your items.
    *If you don't have a mobile phone, call 303-235-5275 before you leave to let us know you're coming.
  3. A staff member will bring your items out as quickly as possible for you to enjoy at home!

Holidays and Closures

  • Veterans Day
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Day after Thanksgiving
    Friday, November 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Thursday, December 24, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Friday, December 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm

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JCPL Honored by Colorado Association of Libraries

Sep 25, 2026
Jefferson County Public Library is honored to receive five different awards from the Colorado Association of Libraries.

Celebrating Donna Walker’s Years of Impact and Service

Sep 03, 2026
After 14 years of dedicated service to JCPL, Executive Director Donna Walker retires Sept. 5. We wish her the best on this next chapter!

Libby Will Require PINs Starting Oct. 15

Sep 30, 2026
Logging into Libby, Libbyapp.com and the OverDrive website will require your JCPL PIN in addition to your library card number.

JCPL Honored by Colorado Association of Libraries

Sep 25, 2026
Jefferson County Public Library is honored to receive five different awards from the Colorado Association of Libraries.

Celebrating Donna Walker’s Years of Impact and Service

Sep 03, 2026
After 14 years of dedicated service to JCPL, Executive Director Donna Walker retires Sept. 5. We wish her the best on this next chapter!

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