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Arvada Balsam Temporary Library

Hours & Information

6/8: The road in front of the library is closed until noon. The library is open and parking is available on adjacent roads. 

Today's Hours

Juneteenth
Closed until 9:00am tomorrow

Regular Hours

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

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2026
Closed All Day
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

  • Juneteenth
    Friday, June 19, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Saturday, July 4, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 7, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • All Staff Conference
    Monday, October 5, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • 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 Retiring Music CD Collection

Jun 15, 2026
Music CDs will be removed from all locations starting July 15

Volunteer Spotlight: GSA Teen Advisory Board

Jun 01, 2026
JCPL's June 2026 Volunteer Spotlight

DinoSOAR Into Stories – Summer Reading 2026

Jun 01, 2026
Fill your summer with Jurassic-sized fun as you embark on a reading adventure to collect badges and win prizes. Registration is now open!

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