The Library will be closed from 9am - 1 pm on Wednesday, May 20.

The youth area remodel will begin Monday, June 1 and continue through September 1, 2026. During this time the youth area will be closed. We are planning a grand opening for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 to celebrate the new space! 

No! The library will remain open throughout the remodel. Only the youth area will be temporarily closed during construction.

Yes, unfortunately we will have to temporarily close the garage to the public during the construction phase, May 27 through September 1, 2026. If you need access to an ADA parking space, please call us at 970-728-4519 ext. 110.

We are excited about the updates! The youth area will feature new carpet, fresh paint and shelving. You will also find new seating options, an updated play area, dedicated programming space, and a quiet zone.

While the beloved treehouse won’t be part of the new design, we are excited to introduce a new playscape! We can’t wait to share what we’ve created!

Telluride summers are beautiful, and most of our programs move outside anyway, making June through August a good time to remodel with the least impact on the families and kids who count on us during the school year. 

Absolutely! Youth staff will be happy to gather materials for you. Simply call us at 970-728-4519 ext. 123 or fill out this form, and we will put together book bags for pickup.  We will also have a mini youth area set up in the magazine room with a selection of newer materials available for browsing starting June 1.

Yes, our programming will continue! Please visit our online calendar or pick up a paper calendar to see what’s coming up.

Yes! All other areas of the library will remain open and available during this time.

Starting June, a mini youth area will be set up in the Magazine Room, featuring limited seating, tables, and a selection of toys.

The teen area will remain open and is reserved for students in grades 6-12. During this period, tweens in 4th and 5th grade will be temporarily accommodated under the pergola in the teen area.

Yes, you may hear construction noise during our regular hours. We appreciate your patience as we create a better space for our youth and families!

Yes, youth iPads and laptops will be available at the first floor desk the first floor desk beginning June 1.

Yes, of course! You can use our outdoor drop box or return materials at the first floor desk. Additional drop boxes are located at the Market in Mountain village, Lawson Hill Intercept Lot (near the bathrooms), and the Mercantile in Placerville.