Libraries - City of Westminster, Colorado

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3705 West 112th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
303-404-5555
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Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am - 9 pm
Fri & Sat 10am - 5 pm
Sun 1-5 pm

7392 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
303-658-2300
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Hours:
Mon - Thurs 9 am - 9 pm
Fri & Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Sun Closed

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Email notification for holds and overdues will begin November 30, 2009. To take advantage of this service, please:
- Call or visit the library to verify the e-mail address on your patron record. (Please have your library card available for this transaction).
- Or, beginning November 13, 2009, logon to MyAccount (you will need your library card) and select the Patron Information link on the purple bar. Scroll down to the "Enter or modify your e-mail address" area. If adding or modifying an address, click the update button.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closures:
Both libraries will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 and be closed all day Thursday, November 26, 2009.
Holiday Event: Victorian Open House
Saturday, December 5, 2009
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Come and tour the Bowles House Museum, 3924 West 72nd Ave., Westminster, CO. See the Victorian Christmas tree and trees decorated by the students of Crown Pointe Academy, and starting at 11 a.m., enjoy stories of the season told with three distinct voices -- Broomfield Spellbinders Cheryl Patrick, Susan Stodden and Gail Showalter each tell a 10-12 minute tale. Children are encouraged to attend with an adult. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Junior Friends of the Westminster Public Library and the Westminster Historical Society .
Weekly maintenance
Online library services and phone renewal are briefly unavailable due to weekly maintenance between 9-10 p.m. on Thursday nights.

ABOUT THE LIBRARY

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the library is to provide materials and services to support lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, literacy, recreational reading, and access to information for all members of the Westminster community.

LOCATIONS
Library staff provide friendly and professional service to the community at two locations, the College Hill Library and the Irving Street Library. Anyone in the community can apply for a free library card.

The College Hill Library is a unique combination of public and academic library in north Westminster, built and operated jointly by the City of Westminster and Front Range Community College. The library is located at the west end of the college campus and is open to everyone. Hours and location information appear to the right.

The Irving Street Library is a smaller neighborhood library that borders on the Irving Street Park and serves our south Westminster community. Hours and location information appear to the right.

LIBRARY COMPUTERS
Computers are available for use by community members and visitors. Both libraries provide free wired internet access on a first-come, first served basis with session times controlled by an electronic queueing system. Both libraries offer unlimited wireless access for patrons with mobile devices and laptops. Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint are installed on most library computers. Library computers can be accessed with a valid library card or visitor day pass. Call 303-404-5104 for more information.

THE LIBRARY AND THE COMMUNITY
Our thanks to The Friends of the Westminster Public Library, who raise money to enhance Library services and fund library programs. Thanks also to the Park, Recreation and Library Board members for their interest in and support of quality library services.

The Library welcomes volunteers to help with a variety of projects. Contact the City's Volunteer Coordinator at 303-658-2159 for more information. Money, book and in-kind donations to the library are also appreciated.

The Library also sponsors Speak English Conversation Groups and Citizenship Preparation classes for members of the community. Call 303-658-2313 for more information.

We look forward to serving you.