Eloise May Library - Arapahoe Libraries

Adopting the Family Place model has strengthened our libraries as inclusive community hubs that support the well-being of young children and their families. Through developmentally appropriate learning spaces, literacy-based programming, and knowledgeable staff, we intentionally foster early literacy and lifelong learning. Eloise May Library reflects its diverse community by offering services in multiple languages, including Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Arabic. Families consistently praise the Family Place Play & Learn Workshop and often request it be offered more frequently. One caregiver shared that they visit the library multiple times a week because of the engaging play spaces and social opportunities for their children. Through this investment, Arapahoe Libraries advances its vision of a literate, informed, and fulfilled community—beginning with the youngest in our community.