Denver Public Library

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Myra Nagy
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2020-09-23 13:33

I go here once or twice a week. I usually get the...

I go here once or twice a week. I usually get the slow internet, great coffee and socialize. I can do most of my research here and get any book that I need. I would not go here if it wasn't the most comfortable place for reading and getting research done.

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H3ro on da Traxk
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2020-09-21 20:37

Staff is nice and facility is awesome my main issu...

Staff is nice and facility is awesome my main issue here is the homeless and the drug use. I have walked in the bathroom multiple times and walked back out because people are shooting up with no care of being caught or removal. Literally people come in to sleep and come down off drug highs security ...

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Moroni Carlie
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2020-09-16 23:25

Today as i entetrd the up town library i was stope...

Today as i entetrd the up town library i was stoped by security asking me if my whell chair was being used as a carry all or walker then they also wanted to know my medical information 1st off my medical affairs are private between me an the v a not security of the library and any stupid moron that...

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James Thornton
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2020-09-08 08:29

Feels and smells more like a homeless shelter than...

Feels and smells more like a homeless shelter than a public library. I almost vomited just walking through the lobby. Homeless people shaving and bathing at sinks in the bathroom refused to step aside so that I could even wash my hands we using the restroom.

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Kammy
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2020-09-08 06:06

Wanted to check out the local archives for Denver ...

Wanted to check out the local archives for Denver (old newspapers etc) but the old man at the front desk was super condescending and not really willing to just let me view them randomly. Kind of discouraging for a curious young person like myself to be made feel stupid while I want to learn about th...

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Lashunda Booker
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2020-09-06 22:29

Santana was amazing and very helpful. I went to fo...

Santana was amazing and very helpful. I went to fourth floor to scan and email some documents. Having never scanned to email before I was lost but he left his desk and walked me through the entire process. He was very polite and made me feel very welcomed. I also asked about the studio he walked me ...

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Tisha J Grau
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2020-08-25 21:34

The staff were extremely helpful and the Reference...

The staff were extremely helpful and the Reference section is easy to use. Most everything is on their computers that are easily accessible. I disagree with someone else's review saying the homeless make it smell bad. Only if you are hanging around the restrooms which are kept pretty separate from t...

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Annabel Attridge
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2020-08-16 15:19

This might be the only place in the world I ever f...

This might be the only place in the world I ever felt safe. I grew up in Denver and going to the Central library branch was always the highlight of my week the children's section is phenomenal librarians are caring and to be honest they do not get paid what they should. they are more than just libra...

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Sbata 04
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2020-08-13 10:15

since i was little, i loved the library, i could g...

since i was little, i loved the library, i could go there and lose time reading about everything.
but this particular location that i discovered lately was not like my beloved place from my childhood, first thing i noticed was the number of homeless people outside (nothing judgmental but a particul...

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Neil Funsch
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2020-08-11 23:31

Fabulous resource for books, books on cd, movies, ...

Fabulous resource for books, books on cd, movies, cds...nearly anything you want! Just order online and have it delivered to my local branch here in Park Hill. Friendly people and always something of interest! We are so blessed with this system here in Denver!

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Marmi Le
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2020-08-11 07:30

Stumbled upon here totally by accident (intended t...

Stumbled upon here totally by accident (intended to go to Denver Art Museum for First Free Saturday, but was informed it was actually Aug 31 and thus Not Free Last Saturday). But Taste of Colorado was going on and this was along the way. And this place turned out way fun!!

The children's library ...

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Sean Thorniley
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2020-08-10 13:15

Fantastic Library with wonderful architecture and ...

Fantastic Library with wonderful architecture and nice feel. The oil derrick "created" inside the third floor is wonderful and there are not metal fasteners, just reclaimed lumber for an old mill and wooden pegs. This floor also houses a wonderful map collection and genealogical reference material...

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Mohamed Isa
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2020-08-08 22:26

During my visits to Denver, I always make it a poi...

During my visits to Denver, I always make it a point to visit Denver Public Library. It s massive and a has a treasure of books, journals and magazines.

If you want to study for an exam or think about a new/existing project, this is the place to be!

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Brendan Bassett
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2020-08-08 07:17

This library is such a special place. I've been to...

This library is such a special place. I've been to libraries all over the country, and this easily is one of my favorites. There all sorts of quiet little nooks, yet the layout of the building is easy to navigate. There is a superb selection of music and movies. The staff has always been helpful and...

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Nick R.
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2020-08-07 22:26

This past Wednesday I decided to go to the Central...

This past Wednesday I decided to go to the Central Library because quite a bit of things I wanted to check out were listed here. Before I went inside, I returned items I brought with me which was somewhere in the range of 20. I went inside to the cds and dvds room and looked on my list for all the ...

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Lala hathaway
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2020-07-27 18:08

*Update* **I'm glad I received this response. I d...

*Update* **I'm glad I received this response. I definitely reported it I just think security didn't get there in time. However I noticed there are police officers who walk around the building now which has seemed to deter many of the bad eggs.**

I love this library and all but they really need t...

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Siegfried Ziegfried
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2020-07-23 23:53

It is a good library overall...the day shelter bit...

It is a good library overall...the day shelter bit can be overwhelming sometimes...a lot of chairs and desks are grungy and need to be cleaned a lot more...security is ok but failing to be vigilant w/ your property and you might be very sad later!

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Tyrone Newsom
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2020-07-19 23:15

A great place for the community! This library has ...

A great place for the community! This library has a great location in the city, right by major roads, and public transit. The building itself is wonderful, with everything from large multimedia rooms little reading rooms, and even a nice little cafe to recharge in. In addition, it is located right b...

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Pankaj Dash
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2020-07-17 15:36

I am not against the homeless people, they need ba...

I am not against the homeless people, they need basic support, like access to the basic needs, but why a public library?
Bad smell from the bathrooms, homeless people all around the library, feel not safe at all. Library should be accessible only for the real people who need it, not need to serve a...

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Ponz Nguy n
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2020-07-12 11:41

I visited this library last week, not to study but...

I visited this library last week, not to study but just to check the place. The library is really huge, with lots and books and rooms. There are nice displays of arts outside next to the Museum too. The place is indeed nice and they welcome homeless people in the library, so the staff is not doing a...

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Alex
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2020-07-07 05:16

This is the most amazing museum I've been to all t...

This is the most amazing museum I've been to all thanks to the staff here. From the second I walked in I was stopped by an employee who spent at least 30 minutes giving me a tour of all the coolest parts of the library. I really appreciate the knowledge all staff members had and how friendly every s...

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Kimmie Smith
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2020-07-02 17:58

Coolest library ever. The children's area is fanta...

Coolest library ever. The children's area is fantastic. There are play & learn activities, tablets, games, snacks, craft room and more... And the staff are stupendous. The Idea Lab on the 4th floor is really cool as well... You can do almost any thing you could imagine in there. It's got a recording...

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Jake Blair
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2020-06-27 02:13

Stopped by because I saw the cool architectural de...

Stopped by because I saw the cool architectural design of the building online while planning for a trip to Denver last year. The seventh floor gallery exhibit was Peter Essick's photography from the Ansel Adams Wilderness and it was wonderful looking at the night photography. But one of the real hid...

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Natalie Rose
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2020-06-21 19:19

While I wish there was something we could do about...

While I wish there was something we could do about the influx of homeless people. This is an amazing library... great spots to hide away and read for hours. Tons of weird books! They have an extensive manga/comic book section! The ideal is also a great resource. They have a Macintosh with the Adobe ...

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Kelly Moy
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2020-06-15 03:42

I like the lighting in this library. Lots of great...

I like the lighting in this library. Lots of great materials. I like the books. I go to libraries around the world to look at the different books. Why are there different books in all the libraries? Its very puzzling. It seems like there is multiple dimensional reality considering the vast amount of...

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Zhou YU
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2020-06-13 13:22

I have no objections to the homeless folks using t...

I have no objections to the homeless folks using the facility. It is a public space. The unfortunate deserve our care. However, hosting the homeless should not be the primary function of a library. The society should take more responsibilities.

Otherwise, the librarians are helpful. The facility ...

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markl228
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2020-06-08 02:44

My 1st day and I lasted about an hour. Too many h...

My 1st day and I lasted about an hour. Too many homeless people. I couldn't even use the bathrooms as they were either washing themselves or hanging out or sleeping. Otherwise seems like a great library and a beautiful building.

Is the library for the homeless or for the people that actually ne...

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T Hill
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2020-06-04 03:00

This is a great library with lots of reading optio...

This is a great library with lots of reading options. There are also a handful of unique art scattered around. This public library is downtown so there are many types of folks using this establishment but don't let that deter you from visiting!

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Denver Native
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2020-06-02 07:46

The staff in the central library computer lab area...

The staff in the central library computer lab area and creative lab are low life's like the bums they smell and clean up after all day. Very poor people who else would work with bums all day. They know nothing. Worst computer labs I ever seen. When is the city going to fix this?

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Barry McCockinner
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2020-05-24 07:04

Invaluable resource center. Amazing facility with...

Invaluable resource center. Amazing facility with amazing and helpful staff. I cannot explain or put into words, how helpful this place has been for me. I am thankful from the bottom of my heart for what the Denver Library has done for me.

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