Arvada Library

I came in to pay my fees. Fees add up so quickly when your young reader checks out MANY, MANY books. I told the clerk that waiving some fees would be greatly appreciated, but she processed my payment without acknowledging my request. I’ve heard from other parents that they waive fees, and I wonder why I didn’t get that courtesy extended to me. Frustrated.

This library has the same weird hours as the Standley Lake branch, I think its a Jefferson county thing. The first floor is mostly for check out and for media such as DVDs and the like. The upper floor has the main bank of internet computers that you can reserve for a specific time frame, this floor is also where most of the book shelves are and where you can sit at a table and read or do some homework or other stuff. The noise level is reasonable, unless you sit near the public use computers. overall not a bad place to go.

The Arvada library may not have as good as a set-​up as Stanley Lake’s, but it is conveniently located and a good spot within the Olde Town Arvada scene. There’s plenty of events here and in the near vicinity that it is a good site to visit. I have yet to venture to the top floor, but so far I am a good fan of this location and the librarians have been quite helpful.

Big, great selection, open, bright, wonderful library. Love this place.

I LOVE the library! This one is my neighborhood branch, and I’m so thankful. There is this awesome section right at the entrance of «Lucky Day» finds where you might luck out and snag a new release movie or a popular book (I saw Gone Girl on this shelf once). The computer checkout stations make it really easy and fast to get your books, cds, and movies and go. I usually put stuff on hold and then just go pick it up, so I can be in and out in 5 minutes, which is awesome!

Wow. this is a great library. It’s beautiful to look at and it’s full of everything you need!
I have not stepped into a public library for, oh, about 15 years. When my thirst for a German language learning program pushed me over the edge, I made my way to the Arvada Library. The ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful and kind. She quickly set me up with a library card (you get to pick your own card design!) and gave me information about what materials are available and where they are located, misc. membership info, etc. She also didn’t outright laugh at me when I asked where the card catalogs were… thanks :)
After finding my language discs, I took some time to look around and see what else they offered. I was surprised to see so many computers available to use and the amount of study rooms and sections they had in the library. Very nice!
And now, for my favorite part of the trip. self checkout. at libraries? Wha?! I admit, it took me a few minutes to figure out how to do it. You scan your book on this glass plate, the book pops up on the screen — press check out — and presto, you’re done! A receipt pops out of a printer with your due date right on it. Saaaweeet!

I love the new library location that Arvada has now. The old one was much too small. Usually there are plenty of computers to use and the building is fresh and crisp in atmosphere much unlike the old one which was pretty stuffy feeling sometimes.

I really dig the lay out of the library. Modern meets small town when you compare the street view to the new glass staircase view. The books are in great condition. The staff is kind when you are new to the library, as well as when you are ordering from another branch. Best quality of the staff, they seemed to have my best intentions already in mind, seeing as I wanted to drive to another library, but instead the book was available 3 days later.
The shops, restaurants, cafes and other business circle this library which makes it easy to make it back to the library if you forgot a book, but remembered while window shopping, or finished it at La Dolce Vita.
Downside — Wednesdays at 10 or 2 are the slow days, I think. Don’t expect to use the computers, which I believe there might be 10 for the public. Upside– the Librarian on the second level monitors the computer usage which is comforting!
Very modern, proper library that I venture to a lot!

This little jem in Olde Town Arvada, is worth checking out. It is quite small, but the architecture is trendy, the staff very friendly, and there’s a little fountain to play outside in when it’s warm.
I’ve found that it’s a great place to study, usually pretty quiet and if not on the second level they have study rooms that you’re able to reserve in order to get some real quiet time in. I don’t actually normally check out books, because I“m a fanatic and I have to own them, but they have a pretty wide variety for how small the place is, and also are part of the Jeffco chain, so you can order music and books whenever you need.