Denver Public Library

Denver Public Library

A stop on the Denver audio-guided tour, the Denver Public Library is one of the largest public libraries in the United States, with more than two million documents. Its surprising architecture invites you to stop and observe it.

A work by Michael Graves

With its surprising volumes, its massive columns and its slightly off-set towers, the building seems to come out of a futuristic tale. Inaugurated in 1995, it is the work of the architect Michael Graves, a follower of the postmodern style, who enjoys playing with classical forms to subvert them.

What to see

Behind this unusual facade, the library plays an essential role in the life of the inhabitants. Far more than a place of reading, it is a space open to all, where exhibitions, free access to knowledge and archives of the American West meet. A true people's house, set in the heart of the official institutions.

Practical information

The Denver Public Library is near the Civic Center, in the heart of the city. Opening days and hours should be checked depending on the season with the institution.

Who designed the Denver library ?

The architect Michael Graves, in a postmodern style, for the building inaugurated in 1995.

What is found at the library ?

More than two million documents, exhibitions and rich archives of the American West.