Denver library to save millions by closing these branches for months

Four Denver library branches will temporarily close starting later this year.

Each of the libraries was already scheduled to close for renovations, but two of the shutdowns will start months early because the city is trying to save money amid a budget crisis.

The Eugene Field Branch Library and Ross-University Hills Branch Library were originally expected to close for renovations starting in June 2026.

Instead, they’ll close roughly a half-year before construction is scheduled to begin, saving the library a total of $4.8 million.

Two other library branches, Hampden Branch Library and Ross-Broadway Branch Library, also are closing for renovations, but will stay on their original construction schedule.

Here are the last scheduled days of service for each of the branches: • Hampden Bra