Igniting Minds, Connecting Hearts

A World of Knowledge, Imagination, and Community Connections for Every Hayden Resident

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Events Calendar

Summer Reading registration is open. Drop by to sign up, pick up a bag, and take home some fun craft projects.

All summer: Hunt down the answer to each week's trivia question in the library and win a prize. Answers must come from a book! Earn a reward and register to win a grand prize at the end of the summer.

Preschool Story Hour

Every Wednesday at 11 am. Join us for stories, fun crafts, and activities.

Writers Workshop
Friday June 26th at 12 pm.

Bring something you're working on or start something new! Snacks are provided.

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Read the New York Times for Free

You can read the New York Times without paying a penny! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, we offer you this great opportunity to read for FREE.

Use the links below to find out how!

New York Times Link for access anywhere

Help Us Reach 3,000 Checkouts

Please help us with our 2026 reading GOAL! We reached 3,000 checkouts one time last year! C'mon people! Help us to have LOTS more checkouts this year.

Thanks for your support!

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Sponsor Spotlight

Go local. Support local businesses—we appreciate them!

Hayden Heritage Center Museum & Research Library

300 Pearl St, Hayden, CO 81639

The Haven Assisted Living

Qualified professionals caring for older adults in the Yampa Valley for over 25 years.

300 S Shelton St, Hayden, CO 81639

970-276-4484

Grief Support Group

The meetings are held on the first and third Mondays at 2 pm. 

This group is for anyone experiencing loss of any kind.

Annette Della Croce will facilitate. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

  • Mon - Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Sat: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Sun: Closed

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Library Cards

Don’t have a library card? Click here to get one.

Free Books

We have numerous free books available; new items are added weekly. There are bookshelves and tables both inside and out.