Current Library	New Library
Location	W. 57th Avenue and Dover Street	W. 57th Avenue and Webster Street, Olde Town Arvada
Size	9,700 sq. ft.	More than 30,000 sq. ft.
Configuration	Single story	Two stories of public space; staff work area in basement
Interior	Crowded	Spacious - designed for comfort and convenience and handicapped accessibility
Exterior	Dated - built in late 1960s	Red and sand-colored masonry; colors representative of those found in Olde Town
Collection	Small	Larger - more books, CDs, DVDs, other audio/visual materials
Computers	Few	Many more: catalog computers - first floor; public-use computers - second floor
Meeting room	None	One - for library programs and community events on first floor adjacent to Olde Town Square
Study rooms	None	Two located on the second floor
Reading rooms	None	Reading room on second floor
Internet café	None	Snacks and beverages on second floor
Children's room	Small	Larger with separate storytime area - first floor
Parking	Lot on library property	New lot at W. 57th and Webster - across from library; handicapped spaces on library property and on street
Service model	Traditional	Community’s living room - comfortable seating and popular books and audio/visual materials displayed for easy access; drive-up book drop