Lake County Public Library

*Wifi available 24/7 from the parking lot*
*Limited seating open. Public computers accessible for 1 hour sessions*

Lake County Public Library is the highest public library in North America at over 10,000 feet in altitude. It is located in the historic mining city of Leadville, Colorado. The library houses a rare and interesting Colorado Mountain History Collection of local history and genealogy, documenting the unique history of this "Boom Town," at its peak called the wealthiest mining camp in the world.

Photos from Lake County Public Library's post 07/01/2024

Stop by for lawn games and snacks to start your week off right!
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¡Pase por aquí para disfrutar de juegos en el césped y refrigerios para comenzar bien la semana!

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06/25/2024

The more responses the better! Please fill out! ¡Cuantas más respuestas mejor! ¡Por favor complete!

Photos from Lake County Public Library's post 06/24/2024

The summer reading kickoff party was a blast! Please vote by writing your favorite chalk art number in the comments! Winners will be picked at the end of this week!

¡La fiesta de inicio de la lectura de verano fue genial! ¡Vota escribiendo tu número de arte con tiza favorito en los comentarios! ¡Los ganadores serán elegidos al final de esta semana!

06/23/2024

Author Polly Holyoke is here! Bring your aspiring writers to the library on Thursday morning to learn from one of the best! ¡La autora Polly Holyoke está aquí! ¡Traiga a sus aspirantes a escritores a la biblioteca el jueves por la mañana para aprender de uno de los mejores!

06/21/2024

Come out and celebrate the start of Summer Reading with us! There will be fun for all ages. ¡Ven y celebra el inicio de la lectura de verano con nosotros! Habrá diversión para todas las edades.

06/18/2024

Don't miss out! Register here: https://forms.gle/A2ixYYc2A5vpZn6w9

06/15/2024

Next Saturday the 22nd is the big day! Be sure to register on Beanstack so you can track your hours to win prizes!
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¡El próximo sábado 22 es el gran día! ¡Asegúrese de registrarse en Beanstack para poder realizar un seguimiento de sus horas y ganar premios!

https://lakecountypubliclibraryco.beanstack.com/reader365

06/14/2024
Photos from Lake County Public Library's post 06/13/2024

Please join us for our 2nd public meeting on the County's Multi-Use Building Feasibility Study next Thursday the 20th at 5pm. There will be food and Spanish Interpretation available.

Únase a nosotros para nuestra segunda reunión pública sobre el Estudio de viabilidad de edificios de usos múltiples del condado el próximo jueves 20 a las 5 p.m. Habrá comida e interpretación en español disponibles.

06/12/2024

Calling all beginner, youth writers! Polly Holyoke (Polly Holyoke, Author ), youth fiction author of the Skyriders series, will lead this session that will focus on using more descriptive language and how to create a basic story.

¡Llamando a todos los escritores jóvenes principiantes! Polly Holyoke, autora de ficción juvenil de la serie Skyriders, dirigirá esta sesión que se centrará en el uso de un lenguaje más descriptivo y en cómo crear una historia básica.

06/11/2024

Fill this out! Pretty please with a cherry on top? Thank you! https://bit.ly/3X91pZn

¡Completar esto! ¿Por favor te lo ruego, con una cereza encima? ¡Gracias!

06/10/2024

Join us for not one but 2 crafts for our last crafty hour for the summer. Make a CD spinning top! And a fun mason jar lid photo magnet. This is the last crafty hour of summer! Únase a nosotros no para una sino para dos manualidades en nuestra última hora artesanal del verano. ¡Haz una peonza con CD! Y un divertido imán fotográfico con tapa de tarro de cristal. ¡Esta es la última hora astuta del verano!

06/08/2024

It's Pride Month and we feel like dancing! Come check out our Pride related titles in this month's featured reading section!
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¡Es el Mes del Orgullo y tenemos ganas de bailar! ¡Ven a ver nuestros títulos relacionados con el Orgullo en la sección de lecturas destacadas de este mes!

06/07/2024

Nom, Nom! We're giving away free mini doughnuts today! Come get them while they last! ¡Hoy sorteamos mini donas gratis! ¡Ven a buscarlos mientras duren!

06/06/2024

Did you know we have a free seed library? Come check out the veggies & flowers we have to offer and take some home with you--for free! New seeds just dropped today!
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¿Sabías que tenemos una biblioteca de semillas gratuita? Venga a ver las verduras y flores que tenemos para ofrecer y llévese algunas a casa, ¡gratis! ¡Hoy acaban de caer nuevas semillas!

06/03/2024

You asked, we listened! We are now offering Tool Library Orientation BY APPOINTMENT! Visit the new Tool Library Page https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/find/tools to access the Tool Library Orientation Request form. We'll respond within 2 business days to get your scheduled so you can get working on all your summer projects!

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¡Tú preguntaste, nosotros escuchamos! ¡Ahora ofrecemos orientación sobre la biblioteca de herramientas CON CITA PREVIA! Visite la nueva página de la biblioteca de herramientas https://lakecountypubliclibrary.org/find/tools para acceder al formulario de Solicitud de orientación de la biblioteca de herramientas. ¡Responderemos dentro de 2 días hábiles para programarlo y que pueda comenzar a trabajar en todos sus proyectos de verano!

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06/01/2024

Early registration is now OPEN for our Summer Reading Challenge! Pre-Register through Beanstack and wait until June 22 to start counting your minutes and qualifying for prizes! Link in Bio.

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¡La inscripción temprana ya está ABIERTA para nuestro Desafío de Lectura de Verano! ¡Preinscríbete a través de Beanstack y espera hasta el 22 de junio para comenzar a contar tus minutos y calificar para premios! Enlace en biografía.

05/28/2024

Fill your child's love of reading with our English and Spanish new book sections! We're always adding something fun!
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¡Llene el amor de su hijo por la lectura con nuestras secciones de libros nuevos en inglés y español! ¡Siempre estamos agregando algo divertido!

Photos from Lake County Public Library's post 05/20/2024

As requested, our very first community meeting for our feasibility study will have a virtual option for those that cannot make it in person this Wednesday the 22nd at 5:30pm. The Zoom link is on our public calendar on our website: LakeCountyPublicLibrary.org

Según lo solicitado, nuestra primera reunión comunitaria para nuestro estudio de viabilidad tendrá una opción virtual para aquellos que no puedan asistir en persona este miércoles 22 a las 5:30 p.m. El enlace de Zoom está en nuestro calendario público en nuestro sitio web: LakeCountyPublicLibrary.org

Photos from Lake County Public Library's post 05/15/2024

Join us and the Leadville Historic Preservation Committee and research your historic Leadville home! Bring your laptop and join us at Leadville City Hall where we will show you how to access the records that exist. RSVPs are encouraged ([email protected]) especially if you would like the Library to provide a tablet for you to work on.

¡Únase a nosotros y al Comité de Preservación Histórica de Leadville e investigue su casa histórica en Leadville! Traiga su computadora portátil y únase a nosotros en el Ayuntamiento de Leadville, donde le mostraremos cómo acceder a los registros que existen. Se recomienda confirmar su asistencia ([email protected]), especialmente si desea que la biblioteca le proporcione una tableta para que pueda trabajar.

Photos from Lake County Public Library's post 05/13/2024

Reminder to join us this Saturday!

05/11/2024

Hmmm...Which one should be my weekend reading/viewing to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander's month? So many choices, I need help!
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Hmmm... ¿Cuál debería ser mi lectura/visión de fin de semana para celebrar el mes de los asiático-americanos de las islas del Pacífico? ¡Tantas opciones, necesito ayuda!

The Fox Wife - by Yangsze Choo
Life of Pi
Bengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America - by Vivek Bald
Ramen: Japanese Noodles and Small Dishes - by Tove Nilsson

05/10/2024

We want your feedback! Come Join us! (Food, Childcare, and Spanish interpretation available!) ¡Queremos sus comentarios! ¡Ven y únete a nosotros! (¡Alimentos, cuidado de niños e interpretación en español disponibles!)

Photos from Lake County Public Library's post 05/09/2024

Register Here! ¡Registrar aquí! https://www.c4leadville.org/volunteer Cloud City Conservation Center

05/08/2024

Please join us in welcoming Lisa to the LCPL team! As Lanna prepares to head out to pursue her own marketing business goals, Lisa has been chosen to fill our Marketing Coordinator position.

Having recently moved to Leadville from Silverthorne, Lisa brings with her nearly 20 years of experience running her photography business as well as a deep love of reading, writing, and community activism.

Stop by anytime to wish Lanna well (Thursday is her last day!) and say hello to Lisa! Additionally, if you have an event or cause you'd like to partner with the library on, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected] to discuss.

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¡Únase a nosotros para darle la bienvenida a Lisa al equipo de LCPL! Mientras Lanna se prepara para perseguir sus propios objetivos comerciales de marketing, Lisa ha sido elegida para ocupar nuestro puesto de Coordinadora de marketing.

Lisa se mudó recientemente a Leadville desde Silverthorne y trae consigo casi 20 años de experiencia dirigiendo su negocio de fotografía, así como un profundo amor por la lectura, la escritura y el activismo comunitario.

¡Pasa por aquí en cualquier momento para desearle lo mejor a Lanna (¡el jueves es su último día!) y saluda a Lisa. Además, si tiene un evento o causa en el que le gustaría asociarse con la biblioteca, no dude en comunicarse con [email protected] para discutirlo.

Photos from Lake County Public Library's post 05/07/2024

Curious about AI? We have an expert for that! ~~ ¿Tienes curiosidad por la IA? ¡Tenemos un experto para eso! (Si desea un intérprete, ¡háganoslo saber!)

Photos from Lake County Public Library's post 05/02/2024

Our first Chess Club was a hit! All ages and experience levels are welcome so come on over every Wednesday from 4-5pm.

03/15/2024

Come explore a spaceship, experience a Chernobyl exhibit or just play a game with at our Oculus station we are hosting for the month, provided by the CO State Library! The VR headset is recommended for ages 13+

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¡Ven a explorar una nave espacial, experimenta una exhibición de Chernobyl o simplemente juega en nuestra estación Oculus que organizamos durante el mes, proporcionada por la Biblioteca Estatal de CO! El visor de realidad virtual se recomienda para mayores de 13 años.

03/12/2024

🎉 Social Media Giveaway! 🎉 We’re excited to announce a giveaway for a pack of 3 bookish enamel pins to celebrate National Library Week! Follow these simple rules to get your chance at the prize:

•Like this post to show your support! 👍
•Follow to stay updated with our latest news, programs and giveaways. 🌟
•Tag 2 friends in the comments below who loves books or with to win this giveaway as much as you do! 👫

That’s it! The winner will be randomly selected and announced on March 19th, Good luck to everyone! 🍀

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🎉¡Hora del sorteo en redes sociales! 🎉 ¡Nos complace anunciar el sorteo de un paquete de 3 pines esmaltados de libros para celebrar la Semana Nacional de la Biblioteca! Siga estas sencillas reglas para tener la oportunidad de ganar el premio:

* ¡Dale me gusta a esta publicación para mostrar tu apoyo! 👍
* Siga a para mantenerse actualizado con nuestras últimas noticias, programas y obsequios. 🌟
* ¡Etiqueta a 2 amigos en los comentarios a continuación a quienes les encantaría ganar este sorteo tanto como a ti! 👫

¡Eso es todo! El ganador será seleccionado al azar y anunciado el 19 de Marzo. ¡Buena suerte a todos! 🍀

Photos from Lake County Public Library's post 02/26/2024

Creative minds at work: Our young chefs and artists combined their talents at the Read and Feed program, crafting these delectable masterpieces from clay. Each piece, a testament to imagination and the joy of making 🍕🥕🍰

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Mentes creativas en acción: Nuestros jóvenes chefs y artistas combinaron sus talentos en el programa Read and Feed, creando estas deliciosas obras maestras de arcilla. Cada pieza, un testimonio de la imaginación y la alegría de hacer 🍕🥕🍰

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Lake County Public Library

The mission of Lake County Public Library is to be a partner in building community, fostering life-long learning, providing equal access to information and promoting diversity of ideas.

We are committed to:
Meeting the needs of our diverse community
Supporting the intellectual growth of our community
Protecting patrons’ privacy and freedom to read
Providing a space for the community to come together




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Your votes are in! Our chalk art competition winners are....¡Tus votos están listos! Los ganadores de nuestro concurso d...
The more responses the better! Please fill out! ¡Cuantas más respuestas mejor! ¡Por favor complete!
Author Polly Holyoke is here! Bring your aspiring writers to the library on Thursday morning to learn from one of the be...
Come out and celebrate the start of Summer Reading with us! There will be fun for all ages. ¡Ven y celebra el inicio de ...
Don't miss out! Register here: https://forms.gle/A2ixYYc2A5vpZn6w9
Promotion for Local history talk on David May!
Next Saturday the 22nd is the big day! Be sure to register on Beanstack so you can track your hours to win prizes!======...
Calling all beginner, youth writers! Polly Holyoke (Polly Holyoke, Author @pollyholyoke), youth fiction author of the Sk...
Join us for not one but 2 crafts for our last crafty hour for the summer. Make a CD spinning top! And a fun mason jar li...
It's Pride Month and we feel like dancing! Come check out our Pride related titles in this month's featured reading sect...
Nom, Nom! We're giving away free mini doughnuts today! Come get them while they last!  ¡Hoy sorteamos mini donas gratis!...

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1115 Harrison Avenue
Leadville, CO
80461

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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