Renew a Beloved Neighborhood Library
A neighborhood landmark, ready for its next chapter
The Eugene Field Branch Library at 810 South University Boulevard opened in 1970 and last received a major renovation in 1993–94. For decades it has served families, students, seniors, and neighbors seeking books, programs, study space, and community connection.
500k Funding gap: Bond funding started the work; inflation increased the cost. Denver voters approved funding for branch renovations through the 2017 Elevate Denver Bond. Since then, inflation and construction costs have risen significantly. Community support is needed to complete the full renovation vision for Eugene Field Branch Library.
What your support makes possible
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Complete accessibility and entrance improvements.
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Deliver the expanded children’s and teen spaces.
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Finish the community room reconfiguration and new study rooms.
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Implement the full electrification and sustainability upgrades.
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Provide the welcoming interior finishes, furnishings, signage, and exterior landscaping envisioned for the project.
Help close the gap and complete the vision. Public funding launched the renovation effort, but community investment is now needed to deliver the full project. Your support helps ensure Eugene Field Branch Library remains a vibrant, accessible neighborhood anchor for the next generation.
What Will Change
- Improved accessibility with a new entrance from the parking lot, better circulation, and easier access for wheelchairs and strollers.
- Expanded youth spaces, including a children’s area that grows by approximately 40% and a more connected teen and children's zone.
- Enhanced community spaces with a reimagined community room and two additional study rooms.
- More welcoming design through trauma-informed, sensory-conscious features, improved signage, and updated restrooms.
- Upgraded outdoor spaces with new landscaping, seating, and a refreshed exterior.
- A sustainable future with fully electric building systems and a path toward carbon neutrality.
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