Did you know you can unlock way more than just books with your Denver Public Library (DPL) card? From technology and creative spaces to cultural passes and community support—they’ve got you covered. Let’s explore everything DPL offers.
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📚 Borrow More Than Books
With a free library card, you can check out a wide array of materials:
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Printed books, audiobooks, and magazine issues
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eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines via Libby, Hoopla, TumbleBooks, Flipster, and other platforms
💻 Tech Access & Assistance
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Use public computers with Microsoft Office, specialized software, and free Wi‑Fi at all locations
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Borrow Wi‑Fi hotspots, Chromebooks, or both—for up to three months—to stay connected at home
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Explore ideaLAB makerspaces and recording studios at select branches for creative projects and tech experiments
🧰 Library of Things
Check out non-traditional items with your card, including:
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Bike repair kits for on-site use
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Colorado State Park passes
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Tools, ladders, and even mowers via the Denver Tool Library permit
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Sewing machines, air leak meters, and more
🏛️ Museum & Community Passes
Reserve cultural experiences through DPL’s Museum and Cultural Pass program, including:
- Wings Over the Rockies
- Four Mile Historic Park
- History Colorado Center
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Butterfly Pavilion
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- And a rotating list of local institutions—all available free through the library
🤝 Community Support & Digital Services
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Connect with Community Technology & Digital Navigator staff for access to devices, internet resources, and help navigating tech challenges
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Access confidential support, including mental health referrals and assistance programs, through DPL’s Community Resources team
🏠 Home Delivery & Bookmobiles
If you can’t visit in person, Denver Public Library offers:
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Home Delivery service—bringing books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs directly to your door if mobility or health is a barrier
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Bookmobile routes throughout Denver, making regular community stops for convenient access
👵 Older Adults & Specialized Support
Programs tailored specifically for customers 50+ include classes, creative workshops, social connection opportunities, memory cafés, and more
📖 Events, Programs & Classes
DPL hosts a wide range of free offerings such as:
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Author readings, storytimes, book clubs, language cafes, and citizenship prep courses
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STEM activities, makerspace workshops, art classes, tech help sessions, and cultural events—all free and inclusive to everyone
📆 Reserve Meeting & Study Spaces
Need a community room or quiet place to work? Many DPL branches offer study rooms and event spaces available by reservation, completely free.
✅ No-Cost, No Catch
Library cards are free for all Denver residents and property owners. You can sign up online or in person with a photo ID and proof of address. Even if you're visiting programs, you don’t need a card to attend most events—you only need one for check‑outs and holds.
Your Denver Public Library card is a gateway to:
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Knowledge—through books, eBooks, and learning platforms
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Exploration—via creative tech tools, cultural passes, and workshops
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Community—connections, resources, support, and events for all ages
Ready to Get Started?
Visit denverlibrary.org/services to learn more. Sign up, start a curbside bundle request, borrow tech, or reserve rooms and museum passes today.
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