The city’s 28th library branch officially opened its doors Monday, ending a long wait for a bigger public library in Westwood.

The neighborhood will now have two public libraries: the new Lena Archuleta Branch and the older Westwood Branch.

The existing library — about a mile from the Lena Archuleta Branch — is the smallest location in the city. The new branch is 6,000 square feet and will feature a larger collection and more resources.

Construction of the $13.8 million facility was funded by the 2021 RISE Bond.

The new branch will open at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with varying closing times. It will be closed on Sundays.

What’s in a name

The new location is named after Lena Archuleta, the first Latina principal in Denver, who died in 2011. She served students in the 1970s at

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