About

Bringing over 100 years of library service to the Estes Valley and surrounding communities, the Estes Valley Library was begun in 1916 by the Estes Park Woman’s Club. The first library was opened in the schoolhouse with 262 volumes. Now with over 40,000 traditional collection items, and over 900,000 digital items, the library serves over 12,000 local residents, hundreds of seasonal residents, and many thousands of visitors to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Gather. Learn. Grow at the Estes Valley Library

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Contact Us

View phone numbers, emails, and a full list of staff contacts. Get in touch with us!

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Vision, Mission and Values

The Library is a hub of community-driven resources for people to share.

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Board of Trustees

The seven-member Board of Trustees is responsible for the library district’s finances, policy-setting, evaluation of the Library Director, and long-range planning.

Cliffhanger Used Books

Featuring thousands of gently-used books, DVDs, and music CDs. All proceeds support the Friends & Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Library.

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Locations, Parking, & Holiday Closures

Visit us in person, get tips for parking during the summer, & see our holiday closures.

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Library Legacy

The Estes Valley Library began in 1916 as a collection of 262 books housed in one room of the local school.