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Libraries in Fort Collins

3 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Poudre River Public Library District by the numbers

Visits a year

633,723

Items borrowed a year

2.5 million

1.0 million children’s items

Free programs a year

1,251

22,161 attendees

E-books

102,468

Public computers

67

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Prpld - Harmony Library

4616 South Shields Street, Fort Collins 80525

About 65 hours a week

(970) 204-8206

30,000 sq ft · 2.3 mi from downtown

Poudre River Public Library District - Central

201 Peterson Street, Fort Collins 80524

About 65 hours a week

(970) 221-6740

40,000 sq ft · 2.6 mi from downtown

Prpld - Council Tree Library

2733 Council Tree Ave, Fort Collins 80525

About 68 hours a week

(970) 221-6740

16,600 sq ft · 2.6 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in Fort Collins?

3 public library locations: Prpld - Harmony Library, Poudre River Public Library District - Central, Prpld - Council Tree Library.

What is the main library in Fort Collins?

Prpld - Harmony Library, 4616 South Shields Street, open about 65 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Fort Collins?

Poudre River Public Library District reports about 110,432 registered borrowers and 633,723 visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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