The Mesa County Public Library District teamed up with the Fruita Community Center to build a library wing in conjunction with the new community center. The 7,000 sf Fruita Branch Library shares a main lobby, parking lot and restroom facilities with the 51,500 sf community center. The library includes a quiet reading room with a fireplace, children’s area, teen zone, study and multifunction room.
Fruita, Colorado is located 260 miles west of Denver along Interstate 70. This western Colorado high desert town offers visitors and locals thrilling outdoor adventures. The library and community center site is located on the west side of town, one mile from the downtown center.
The interior space is illuminated with solar light tubes accenting colors derived from the Colorado National Monument, a local National Park featuring the breathtaking landscape of western Colorado.
The quiet reading room features locally-harvested wood ceilings and a grand fireplace for patrons to enjoy.
The Fruita Branch Library is a key component of the community center offering the residents of Fruita a place to learn, reflect and explore.