Frank and Marie Barkman Library
🏢 Pueblo City-County Library District · PUEBLO, Colorado
Frank and Marie Barkman Library
The Frank and Marie Barkman Library is one of the busiest branches in the Pueblo City-County Library District, offering full evening hours Monday through Thursday and a popular community seed library that supports local gardeners year-round.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 1300 Jerry Murphy Road, PUEBLO, CO 81001
Phone: 7195625600
Website: pueblolibrary.org
📖 About Frank and Marie Barkman Library
<p>Named in honor of Frank and Marie Barkman, this branch at 1300 Jerry Murphy Road serves north-central Pueblo with one of the longest open schedules in the district — four evenings a week until 9 p.m. The branch participates in the district's <em>All Pueblo Grows</em> seed-lending program, where patrons can check out seeds each spring and return saved seeds in the fall, building a free, self-renewing resource for home gardeners. Meeting rooms, public computers, and device checkout round out a full-service neighborhood hub that draws families, students, and job-seekers alike.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Open until 9 p.m. Monday–Thursday — one of the longest evening schedules in the PCCLD system
- Seed library supporting the <em>All Pueblo Grows</em> community gardening initiative
- Meeting rooms available for reservation by community groups
- Full public computer lab plus device and Wi-Fi hotspot checkout
📱 Free with a Pueblo City-County Library Card
Your PCCLD card unlocks digital borrowing plus free Wi-Fi and computers at every branch:
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does the seed library at Barkman work?
The seed library operates like a traditional book lending program: patrons with a valid PCCLD library card can check out seed packets each spring planting season. At the end of the season, growers are encouraged to save and return seeds so the collection stays stocked. No special membership is required beyond a standard library card.
Can I reserve a meeting room at the Barkman branch?
Yes. Community meeting rooms at the Frank and Marie Barkman Library are available to reserve through the Pueblo City-County Library District's online room-booking system. Reservations are free for non-profit and community groups during regular open hours.
What are the evening hours at Barkman?
Barkman is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., making it one of the few PCCLD branches with four late evenings per week. Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the branch is closed on Sundays.