Denver Public Library: Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library — Attraction in Denver

The Ross-Cherry Creek branch library of the Denver Public Library system is a terrific library... my favorite, actually. It's also my favorite place in all of the Cherry Creek neighborhood. The collection is rich and diverse. Items are rotated often. The staff members are friendly and helpful. They are particularly welcoming to children, and the children's section is great. The library offers a nice roster of activities and classes, many taking place in the exceptionally large group room or meeting room in the basement. There is one review here with a complaint about the use of space, but I don't agree. Since the renovation, a few years ago, the spaces all around the building are put to much better use than previously. There are small group rooms or study rooms that seem to be in almost constant use. All of our libraries - whether branch libraries or "main" libraries - deserve our support, but this one earns such support easily. Check it out...

The building is decorated in "modern art" which actually means "cold and uncomfortable'. There's lots of wasted space (taken up by help desks where grumpy unapproachable people sit behind) when they could've just had a card catalog computer instead. There's very limited seating and even less computers (better have your own laptop, makes things easier). They have an okay amount of materials, it'd be better if they didn't have so much open (a.k.a wasted) space. Also, what's with the basement? It's so empty it's creepy. USE IT! Why do so many libraries waste so much space that could be used for books (imagine books at a library, hm), seating or hey maybe a cafe?? Tip for the Cherry Creek branch: ditch the modern art people like to feel warm and comfy - not at a sterilized hospital. Fill the wasted space with useful material. And last but not least, replace the help-desk people with computers, they're easier, quicker and...

Being a reader and writer, I've always enjoyed using my local libraries in the cities I've lived in Michigan, Wisconsin, California. Since I've moved here, I was surprised to see a different library culture of allowing children to run around and scream. I've been reading the response to those who have complained about the noise level, and am dismayed to see that the policy is to be welcoming to people of all ages and especially "enthusiastic" children. A solution of earplugs was offered. Perhaps another solution is to have a policy of respect for those who use the library as a place to study or quiet zone to read. Seems like the younger folks get preferential treatment which allows them the license to run around and scream. Aren't there other places they can do that? Thanks for allowing me to provide feedback and express my disappointment that a policy of respect is not a priority. No need to respond about the...