Denver Public Library: Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library - Denver, Colorado

Daijah

Finally took a full visit. Library has 3 floors but I would say that's still on the smaller side based on what you can do here. First floor has the resource materials (books, computers, CDs, etc). Second floor is the research/reading room. They have a lot of good books in here that I wish you could check out. Also keep in mind this area is open from 12-4 and doesn't go by library hours. The third floor has an exhibit of five points history and black people accomplished accolades in Colorado or are from Colorado. They even have an area where they play a short film on five points history. Being a transplant I really enjoyed the exhibit and actually learned some things.
I'm sure this is for a reason, but I wish they had more seating/working areas on not just the first floor. For me it was too many people and no room.
But a great library to learn some black history. Check it out

M

The art and history exhibit exposed a whole new side of Denver for me, of statesmanship and the roots of why this region is so transaction oriented. The bronze relief on the Welton side is particularly beautiful, and the neighborhood itself is also quite lively. A great place to visit if you've got some time.

WrldTraveler18

As the title states, this is the African-American satellite of the Denver Public library system, and it is obvious since the minute you walk in!! it’s really beautiful how this library expresses and showcases the history of African-American culture throughout the decades and centuries and fully equipped with millions of resources for people to educate themselves on.

Rosean W.

It is a great place to go and learn about the history of black americans in colorado and across the United States of America. It's not only limited to one race but has a diverse history. Go visit today and take a tour. It's free and welcoming.

Javon M.

This library is horrible. The service is at least. It’s a nice place if you’re not gonna speak to anyone at the front desk. I had a family book distribution in one of the community rooms they wouldn’t let us in early although the room had NOBODY in it THE LIGHTS WERE OFF! And even after getting in I made them aware I would be playing a video and come to find out THE SOUND IN THE ROOM DOESNT EVEN WORK and nobody said anything to me prior they offered no solutions and just looked around lackadaisically as if I need to figure it out on my own completely ruining a whole segment of the book distribution I will never go to this library again just the worst service I have experienced at any library I’ve ever been too just horrible

Muyang F.

I've only been in Denver for a couple of days. I went to the Central Location and everyone was phenomenal and it's a very nice facility. I came to the Blair-Caldwell location because the Central One is closed on Friday. The supervisor Jameka is either racially motivated or biased against the homeless, but when I asked for a study room she said none were available. The next non-Black and non-homeless person that came in, she was all of a sudden able to check for them and give them a study room. Jameka, your unprofessionalism shows and you should be ashamed of yourself.

Edit: The next day I went back because Central Library was closed again. Jameka not only opened the library a few minutes late, but she also had staff moving around the couches and chairs which resulted in me having to wait about 10 minutes to sit down. Yesterday, she told me there were no reservations for the study room, that they were first come first served. Like the patient person I am, I waited until the time that she said and she continues to let several people who come early in front of me.

I don't know how this woman is a supervisor. It's not against the law to discriminate against people based on their weight. I would certainly never hire someone to be in charge of people who can't even control what they put in their mouth. Jameka is the 1% when it comes to body weight, not intelligence.

Candace H.

Nice exhibit on the 3rd floor! Quick snippet of African American history in Denver

Doris

A local library offering all services. Good audio and computer services. Five points historical data upstairs and local fare downstairs. Friendly staff. I love to use it.