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Local History Archives >
Our local history archives house a number of historic resources related to Clear Creek County.
Research Databases >
Our research databases can help you find information on a wide variety of topics.
Services
Book a Librarian
Need help with something specific? Our library staff can assist you with a variety of tasks – using a tablet or smartphone, navigating the internet, setting up an e-mail account, posting a resume online, accessing information, and more. Contact either library, email heather@cccld.org, or fill out this form to set up your one-hour meeting today.
Book a Meeting Room
We have a meeting room available for public use at the Idaho Springs Public Library. Call 303-567-2020 to reserve.
Educators
Clear Creek County Library District is committed to supporting you and your students. We have a range of awesome resources available for you and your students, including tools that may be particularly useful in providing and pursuing virtual education. For more information, click here.
Free Digital Access to the New York Times
Read articles, watch videos, play games, and more. For more information and free digital access, click here.
Free Legal Clinics
Free legal assistance is available for Clear Creek County residents who do not have an attorney. For more information on Free Legal Clinics, click here.
Homebound Services
Let the library come to you! We offer book delivery and pickup for patrons who are homebound. Contact Kate at 303-567-2020 or kate@cccld.org.
Library of Things
We have a number of non-traditional items available to check out in our Library of Things collection!
- Laptops
- Chromebooks
- Tablets (Kindles and iPads)
- Blu-Ray Player
- Portable DVD Player
- Projector and Screen
- Mobile Internet Hotspots
- GoPro Camera
- InstaPots
- Colorado State Parks Passes
- Telescope
- Trail Maps
- Bicycle Repair Kits
Little Free Libraries
The Clear Creek County Library District has several Little Free Libraries around the county. Our goal is to provide more books in more places, however, we can. You can take a book or share a book at any of our Little Free Library locations! For more information on the Little Free Library movement, click here.
Where our Little Free Libraries are located:
- Clear Creek County Recreation Center, Idaho Springs
- Clear Creek Health & Wellness Center, Idaho Springs
- Dumont School House, Dumont
- Edelweiss Pastry Shop, Idaho Springs
- Georgetown Market, Georgetown
- Loveland Ski Area – Loveland Valley Base Lodge, Loveland Basin Base Lodge, Ptarmigan Roost Café
- St. Mary’s Glacier, Idaho Springs
Interested in having a Little Free Library at your location? Contact Kate at 303-567-2020 or kate@cccld.org.
Notary Services
We offer notary services at no charge. Please call either the Idaho Springs Public Library or the John Tomay Memorial Library ahead of time for availability.
Print/Fax/Scan
You can print, fax, or scan documents from any branch using our computers. Black and white copies are $0.20 per page and color copies are $0.50 per page. Faxing and scanning are free.
