Berthoud Community Library District
🏢 Berthoud Community Library District · Berthoud, Colorado
Berthoud Community Library District
Born from a 1932 Women's Club reading room and anchored since 1995 in a community-built home on Welch Avenue, Berthoud Community Library District hosts the annual Berthoud Literary Festival, lends State Park Pass backpacks for outdoor adventures, and circulates more than 85,000 items a year to northern Larimer County.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 236 Welch Avenue, Berthoud, CO 80513
Phone: (970) 532-2757
Website: berthoudcommunitylibrary.org
Plus Code: 85GP8W3F+Q6 (Berthoud, CO)
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📖 About Berthoud Community Library District
The Berthoud Community Library District has served northern Larimer County since 1932, when the Berthoud Women's Club established the town's first reading room in the old grade school. The collection moved to Town Hall in 1952, growing through two expansions before a landmark gift from Dr. Helen and Dr. Bruce Fickel — along with support from local businesses, civic groups, and the Town of Berthoud — made a stand-alone building possible at 236 Welch Avenue in 1995. In July 2008 the library formally became an independent taxing district, giving it a stable funding base to serve the growing community of roughly 11,000 residents. Today the library circulates more than 85,000 items per year from a 22,400-volume collection, backed by access to 1.8 million shared items through the AspenCat consortium. Each September it hosts the annual Berthoud Literary Festival, a multi-day author event that has become a signature cultural moment for the region.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1932 by the Berthoud Women's Club; present building opened 1995 thanks to a landmark gift from Dr. Helen and Dr. Bruce Fickel
- Berthoud Literary Festival held annually each September — multi-day author event with keynotes, workshops, food trucks, and ASL interpretation
- Loanable State Park Pass backpacks (2 available, includes binoculars and guides) plus Larimer County Park Pass backpacks (5 available) for one-week checkout
- Digital Navigator drop-in tech help (AmeriCorps-staffed, Tue/Thu/Fri mornings) plus Technology Specialist appointments on Wednesdays
- Seed Library and community room — and access to 1.8 million items via the AspenCat Union Catalog consortium
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Berthoud cardholders access digital content free through these platforms:
📚 Services
- Local collection of 22,400 volumes plus 1.8 million items via AspenCat consortium
- Interlibrary Loan via Prospector / Colorado Alliance network
- Curbside pickup (Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm)
- Printing, scanning, and faxing
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Digital Navigator drop-in tech help (AmeriCorps, Tue/Thu/Fri 10am–noon; appointments Tue/Thu/Fri 1–3pm, Wed 10:15am–12:15pm)
- Technology & Marketing Specialist appointments (Wednesdays 2–3pm)
- Community Room reservation (up to 2 months in advance)
- State Park Pass backpacks — 2 available, 1-week checkout, includes pass, binoculars, and guides
- Larimer County Park Pass backpacks — 5 available, 1-week checkout
- Seed Library
🎸 Programs
- Bouncing Baby Storytime — Tuesdays 10:30am (infants under 2)
- Perky Pre-K Storytime — Wednesdays 10:30am (preschoolers, includes crafts)
- Terrific Toddler Storytime — Fridays 10:30am (movement-focused)
- Musical Moments — Mondays 4pm (preschool music and play)
- Writers Group — Mondays 10:30–11:45am
- Knit & Crochet Drop-In — Thursdays 1–3pm
- Book Club — monthly, two time slots
- Berthoud Literary Festival — annual, September, multi-day author event
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Berthoud Literary Festival and when does it take place?
The Berthoud Literary Festival is an annual multi-day author event hosted by the library each September. It features ticketed keynote speakers, free drop-in sessions, workshops, food trucks, and an ASL interpreter at all events. Books are available for purchase through Old Town Books. Check berthoudcommunitylibrary.org for the current schedule.
Can I borrow a Colorado State Park pass from the library?
Yes. The library has two State Park Pass backpacks available for one-week checkout at no charge. Each includes binoculars, visitor guides, and a Colorado State Park pass valid at any Colorado State Park. It also has five Larimer County Park Pass backpacks (parking hangtag, recreation map, wildflower guidebook) for one-week checkout.
Does the library offer technology help for devices and apps?
Yes, through two programs. AmeriCorps-staffed Digital Navigators offer drop-in help Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings (10am–noon) plus scheduled appointments. The library's Technology & Marketing Specialist takes one-on-one appointments on Wednesdays 2–3pm. Both can help with smartphones, email, library apps like Libby and CloudLibrary, and general device navigation. Call (970) 532-2757 to schedule.
Which e-book and audiobook platforms does the library provide?
Cardholders can use both Libby (OverDrive e-books and audiobooks through the Across Colorado Digital Consortium) and CloudLibrary (a second platform — select 'AspenCat Union Catalog' when setting up the app). Both are free with a valid Berthoud Community Library card, which is available at no cost to district residents.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.