Blair Caldwell African American Research Library

I attended the reinactment of Frederick Douglass by Charles Everett Pace. I was transported back to a time and place beyond imagining. I learned more in 45 minutes than I ever learned in school. Bravo to Mr. Pace!

I love libraries! I love getting to «borrow» a book and then give it back! No guilt about not keeping it, no storage issues, and all using my own tax dollars! Woohoo!
This library is definitely in a sketchy area, closest to the shelters and since it is a public building they can sit in there all day long. They have removed all the benches so the homeless have moved on, from the wind block corner that used to scare me when 15 or so would be huddled together, but I generally don’t go there alone.
The book drop off location is definitely creepy — on the back of the library, kinda of a drive thru — but also a hobo hotel quite close. So be aware of your surroundings.
If you hadn’t figured out yet — i don’t actually use this library, it is where i have the books sent so i can pick them up and where i drop them off. The staff at the front desk are very familiar with my face and very helpful! Generally there is a library officer — aka she/he’s armed at the desk.
I did take a gander upstairs at the history exhibits. Very interesting and pretty big for a library.
All in all i think the more people use public resources the less the bad element will be there, so i always make an effort to use this library, walk in strong and keep my head held high! Come visit, see the exhibit and let everyone know we will be using the wonderful facilities Denver has to over us!

The selection is very limited. The librarians are very helpful. The library décor is great. The building is an excellent place, yet the smell is quite awful. I get my books and go on my way. Be wary of the homeless around the library. I have been assaulted on several occasions outside the library. Safety is lacking at the library and there is no police presence. The Lawson Park, aside from the locked baseball field, is full of homeless people who I have seen attack several people on many occasions. There needs to be a better police presence at the library and the non-​law abiding individuals arrested. I have seen homeless pissing and defecating on the church nearby! If you are going to the library, go to the one central one.

It’s a library with a history center in it. Kinda cool, if you’re at all interested in the history of the Five Points neighborhood, come by and check it out.

Experienced a brief yet pleasant visit to this library today. Marvelously helpful and knowledgeable staff here. Impressive exhibits upstairs. I would like to spend more time perusing their books and exhibits in the future.

Not really sure how to review a library. Its easy to get to right off the D line lightrail. Friendly employees lots of seating if you need to use there PC or bring your laptop. Wifi is Strong and free. Good selection of books and DVDs for you to check out. Clean on the inside just like a library should be.

Head up to the top floor of this Five Points library for various exhibits on African-​American history in Colorado. We thought we knew something about something until we came here. If you like local history, this is your place. There’s a lot to learn about Five Points and all the people that have figured prominently in its history.