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The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation is raising funds to renovate three high-traffic branch libraries: Schlessman Family, Eugene Field, and Ross-University Hills. These branches lack modern amenities and need updates for teen, children's, and community spaces. Despite initial funding from the 2017 Elevate Denver Bond, increased construction costs require additional support to complete the renovations.

Denver Public Library plans to expand its Spanish language collection to meet community demand. Expanding the collection will help diversify materials for all ages, reducing wait times and promoting inclusivity.

The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library in Denver is a vital educational and cultural center with three levels housing a library, archives, museum, and an art gallery. Blair-Caldwell is just one of a few research libraries in the US that is connected to a public library system and focuses on Black history. Originally built in 2003, the museum needs to modernize and reflect the current Five Points community. 

Denver Public Library is set to establish the sole dedicated play area in the Civic Center neighborhood: an Outdoor Play Space at the Central Library. This initiative caters to the Golden Triangle and downtown Denver, fostering outdoor play to boost children's social interaction, physical health, and literacy skills. Additionally, it activates downtown by providing a safe outdoor area for healthy activities.

The Mobile Services program by the Denver Public Library extends library resources to schools lacking libraries, nursing home residents, and older adults with limited mobility. The Denver Public Library's Mobile Services program extends library resources in various languages. The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation is currently raising funds for gift books, giveaway bags, home delivery reusable bags, and a new Wheelie book bike to support this initiative.

Denver Public Library is expanding its eBook and Audiobook collection to meet high demand. Despite longer wait times and higher costs associated with these formats, the library has reduced wait times for popular titles from 8-12 months to 3-4 months. However, as demand grows, so do expenses. Additional funding is needed to address both demand and rising costs.

The Denver Public Library (DPL) is committed to creating welcoming environments where everyone is encouraged to explore and connect. This commitment is the driving force behind the library's initiative to launch a dynamic author event series aimed at fostering cultural inclusivity, igniting curiosity, and building stronger connections within the community. To achieve this, the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation is actively fundraising to support free Author Talk events at Denver Public Library.