Denver Public Library- Smiley Branch

Denver, United States

3.9

Closed now

10 reviews

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+1 720-865-0260
Website:
www.denverlibrary.org
Address:
4501 West 46th Ave, Denver, CO, 80212
Northwest
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miW 44th Ave & Vrain St
0.4 miW 44th Ave & Tennyson St
0.5 miW 44th Ave & Chase St
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Today 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Denver) 05:18 Thursday, 29 May 2025

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Monday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday –

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10 reviews of Denver Public Library- Smiley Branch

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Place rating: 3
Golden, CO
This is an adorable little library that is a branch of the greater Denver public library system. This is an extremely small library located on a park. It’s a nice stop for a mom looking for something to do while her kids play, but an avid reader would work their way through this library in no time.
There are four computers at workstations with wifi. There’s no password on the internet if you bring your own computer. The two room library has two large windows which makes for pleasant reading in natural light.
This library has an extra thrown in. There’s a toy library downstairs. Beware, if there are heavy rains, it’ll flood.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
The Smiley branch is small and in a historic brick building near Scheitler Rec Center. The vast DPL system allows you to request books, dvds, and other media from any library in the city. This library is a wonderful community center and great for families. There is a volunteer run toy library in the basement and they have ongoing story time throughout the week for infants and toddlers. In the Summer, DPL hosts a reading program for all levels with incentives such as free books and even Elitch Gardens tickets.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I’m looking to rent Grey’s Anatomy season 10 and this library ordered it for me. Librarians are helpful and friendly. Near a park so sitting outside under the trees after checking out a book is a plus!
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
Libraries are not dead! Every time I visit the Smiley Branch it’s filled with people checking out and/​or reserving books as well as people using the electronic resources. The Smiley Branch is very small but that is part of the charm. The people who work there are very friendly and helpful. I enjoy downloading and reading books on my iPad but equally-​enjoy checking out the latest at my local branch.
Place rating: 3
Englewood, CO
Parking is terrible because it’s just on a street with no lot. However, it was a pretty painless process getting a library card. Works for me!
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Yay! Smiley is now open 6 days a week! And, they have more evening hours, now!
Place rating: 4
Northwest, Denver, CO
Charming. Cozy. Inviting. Warm. Comfortable.
Lots of people there on a Saturday morning.
I just love this library.
Place rating: 3
Denver, CO
Small, but cozy library. Not the best place to browse but great to have books sent to for pickup. Typically parking is available in front and not too crowded inside.
Place rating: 3
Denver, CO
Turns out that I’ve been picking up my holds at Woodbury for 5 years, but Smiley is closer. I once took a Fresh City Life class there, they have a room in the basement for events…
So now I’m using it for holds/​pick-​ups. Its not as ghetto as Woodbury, which is nice, but I also find the staff a little cool and unfriendly.
Place rating: 4
Milwaukee, WI
So, if you’re looking for books, this probably isn’t the library for you. The interior is about the space of a large living room, and you can find bestsellers in droves along with cookbooks and how-​to books, but it’s generally short on «book» books.
But the dvd selection is supremely killer, and the discs are always in great shape. Lots of Criterion Collection dvds and classic films. I’ve been to lots of branches of the DPL, and I’ve never walked away from this branch with a scratched disc, even though we get stacks of films every other week or so without having to special order particular titles.
There’s a self-​checkout, which is always nice, and the staff is always friendly and helpful.