Eloise May Library
🏢 Arapahoe Libraries · Denver, Colorado
Eloise May Library
Eloise May Library opened in 2009 as a full-service Arapahoe Libraries branch on the east side of Denver, offering four weeknights open until 9 p.m. and a full Sunday afternoon for residents of Denver 80231 and the surrounding Cherry Creek corridor.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–9pm |
| Thursday | 9am–9pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1471 South Parker Road, Denver, CO 80231
Phone: (303) 542-7279
Website: arapahoelibraries.org
Plus Code: 85FQM4R5+5J (Denver, CO)
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📖 About Eloise May Library
Eloise May Library is part of the Arapahoe Regional Library District, a system established in April 1966 to extend public library service across Arapahoe County and unincorporated communities. The branch opened in 2009 at 1471 South Parker Road, with a dedicated children's area added in 2017–2018 to serve the neighborhood's growing families. Named in honor of Eloise May, a community champion of the district, the branch serves patrons in the Windsor, Hampden, and Cherry Creek neighborhoods on the eastern edge of Denver, as well as residents of neighboring Aurora. Cardholders have access to the full Arapahoe Libraries catalog at arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com, plus an extensive suite of digital resources including Libby/OverDrive, hoopla, and Kanopy. The Exploration Pass program lets any cardholder borrow free admission passes to metro-Denver attractions such as the Butterfly Pavilion and Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday — one of the latest closing times of any Arapahoe Libraries branch
- Dedicated children's area, expanded in 2017–2018, with storytimes and youth programming
- Exploration Pass program: borrow free admission passes to Butterfly Pavilion, Wings Over the Rockies, and other metro Denver attractions
- Access to the full Arapahoe Libraries digital suite: Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, and 30+ research databases
- Serves the Windsor, Hampden, and Cherry Creek corridor communities on the eastern edge of Denver
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Every Arapahoe Libraries card unlocks a broad digital collection — stream, download, and research at no cost:
📚 Services
- Exploration Pass — free admission passes to metro-Denver cultural attractions
- Public computers, printing, copying, scanning & free Wi-Fi
- Study and meeting room reservations
- Children's area with dedicated youth collections and programming space
- Digital Media Stations for audio and video editing
- Interlibrary loan through the Arapahoe Libraries consortium
- Outdoor book drop for after-hours returns
🎸 Programs
- Storytimes and early literacy programs for children and toddlers
- Summer reading challenge for all ages
- Adult learning and digital literacy workshops
- GetSetUp technology & wellness classes for adults 55+
- Book clubs and reader's advisory
- Community events and signature programming through Arapahoe Libraries
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Denver Metro
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are Eloise May Library's evening and weekend hours?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday noon–5 p.m. The four-night 9 p.m. closing makes it a convenient stop for after-work and after-school visits.
Is Eloise May Library part of Denver Public Library or a different system?
It is part of Arapahoe Libraries (the Arapahoe Regional Library District), not Denver Public Library. The branch sits within Denver city limits at 1471 South Parker Road but is governed and funded by the Arapahoe Regional Library District, which was established in 1966. An Arapahoe Libraries card gives access to all district branches and the full digital catalog at arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com.
What is the Exploration Pass and how do I borrow one?
The Exploration Pass lets any Arapahoe Libraries cardholder borrow free admission passes to metro-Denver attractions — including the Butterfly Pavilion and Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, among others. Passes can be booked up to 30 days in advance (maximum two passes at a time), and each pass covers two or more visitors. Call 303-542-7279 or visit arapahoelibraries.org to reserve your pass.
Does Eloise May Library have a children's area?
Yes. The branch has a dedicated children's area that was expanded and updated in 2017–2018. It offers a curated youth collection, early literacy programming, and regular storytimes for toddlers and school-age children.
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