MY Denver Card

The MY Denver Card replaces any previously-issued card from Denver Public Library. To activate library privileges, present your MY Denver Card at any Denver Public Library location.

Activities and Events

• IdeaLAB: Located in the Denver Central Library, this state-of-the-art digital media center provides teens access to professional-level equipment and software to create and record music and videos, explore digital art and create video games. Learn more.

• Reading Rocket Bookmobiles: Can’t get to a Library? No problem! Every week, we visit 25 schools across the city providing books and materials. Anyone can climb on board and browse at any Reading Rocket stop. View the schedule.

• Afterschool is Cool: One of Denver Public Library’s goals is to provide safe, enjoyable learning experiences for children. This program provides activities designed specifically for kids at Athmar Park, Green Valley Ranch, Pauline Robinson, Valdez-Perry and Westwood branch libraries.

• Summer of Reading: This is our signature summer program, which encourages reading throughout the summer by providing fun incentives and offering free programs and events.

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All Denver Public Library locations offer public computers and WiFi. Locate your nearest library or call 720-865-1363.

Denver recreation centers offer both structured and drop-in activities for MY Denver cardholders when school is out. This could include afterschool, during school breaks and some evening and weekend fun! Programs are available in a safe environment and are designed to contribute to the academic and social development of all children and youth. Activities vary, falling under five categories:

• Sports and Wellness
• Urban Arts and Culture
• Science, Technology and Education
• Social Recreation
• Community Engagement

Cardholders can access any of Denver's 24 recreation centers, including 13 indoor swimming pools, and 16 outdoor pools, which are open during the summer months, all at no cost. The MY Denver Card also provides an awesome variety of "structured" programs led by qualified staff members at 24 recreation centers. Select the center of your choice to view the activity calendar and go have some fun!

Visit Denver Parks and Recreation for additional program and membership information.

Take a trip with friends or family to any of Denver's cultural and seasonal facilities listed below. Our partners offer free admission to exhibits, programs, activities and events at no cost to MY Denver cardholders. Restrictions and limitations vary for each site. Visit our partners online to learn how you can use your MY Denver Card at their facility!

American Museum of Western Art	Buffalo Bill	Byers-Evans	Clyfford Still
Denver Art Museum	Denver Botanic Gardens	Denver Center for the Performing Arts	Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Zoo	History Colorado Center	Molly Brown House Museum	Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
Museo de las Americas	Southwest Rink at Skyline Park

Youth must be Denver residents.

Two ways you can sign up:

1. Visit the Online Service Center
2. In person at one of our Denver recreation centers

Download the MY Denver Card "Waiver/Terms and Conditions."  
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Just signed up for your "first" MY Denver Card? Stop by one of our Denver recreation centers to take a photo and pick up your card, then your benefits will be activated. Cards are not mailed out.

Already have a MY Denver Card? Stop by one of our Denver recreation centers to ensure your benefits are activated.