The Third Annual Arapahoe Gala was held on April 24th, 2021 at the Ella Missing Community Center and became one of our greatest fundraisers to date! The organizers set a fundraising goal of raising $40,000 and due to the generosity of our local community and beyond, this goal has been…
We invite you to attend The 2021 Arapahoe Gala Event on April 24th! To purchase tickets for the April 24th Gala Event, you’ll need to register online: https://apltickets.asimobile.net The 3rd Annual Arapahoe Gala is a “hybrid” event… you’re probably wondering what that even means?! Our 1st Annual Gala was an…
The renovation project for our library has seen some big changes on both the interior and exterior. Due to the pandemic and the aluminum shortage, the suppliers were having difficulty stocking windows and doors. The stone for the exterior was also taking longer than planned for delivery and installation. However,…
What an honor to have Lt. Gov Mike Foley, Andrea McClintic and Ashley Gerlach visit our renovation project! The group heard details about the project during their visit at the library’s current location, the American Legion Hall. The group then toured the renovation site and looked at the work in…
Let’s start reading! If you have a child that has not yet started Kindergarten, this program is for you. Here’s how it works: Family members start reading to their infants, toddlers or Pre-schoolers at any point. Every time your family reaches a 100 book level, your child gets recognition for…
Due to the pandemic, and the library temporarily moving into the American Legion Hall, our Lego Club has seen some changes. In the month of December, with cases rising in our community, Lego Club went virtual. Families shared photos of what their kids were creating at home and we posted…
The framing for the new drive-up service window is being installed. Pictured above is the architect’s rendering of what the new office area will look like when completed. This is located in what was the former East entrance area. Patrons will be able to drop off their books on the…
This Christmas season will look a lot different this year and the Arapahoe Public Library would like to help you begin a new tradition! We’re introducing our new program, the 12 Days of Books! Our library elves will select 12 picture books for your family, wrap them individually and then…
Our library project continues as the weather turns colder. The picture above, shows the progress on the 1,720 square foot addition. This will be the new entrance and exit for the library. To the left is the new ADA bathrooms and to the right will be the new community room….
The library project has seen a lot of changes in recent weeks. The foundation for the addition has been poured, rough-ins for the new plumbing is complete and we even have walls! As you drive by, you can clearly see where the new area will lie in comparison with the…
