Crested Butte Old Rock Library

Crested Butte Old Rock Library The Old Rock was a two-story, two-room schoolhouse, built in 1883 of sandstone quarried at the west end of Elk Avenue for a cost of $6,000.

The Crested Butte Library is a free and open public space, where you can access resources, engage with others, or simply spend time in this beautiful, historic schoolhouse. Among the oldest buildings in the town of Crested Butte, the Old Rock was the third school built in the newly incorporated town. From 1883 to 1927 Old Rock operated as a school and between 1927 and 1967 it became a storage spot

for the town and occasionally a gymnasium. Then between 1967 and 1985 the Crested Butte Society attempted to use Old Rock as a museum, but they found the remodeling expenses and upkeep too costly. Afterwards Old Rock fell into disrepair. The idea of restoring the building was born in 1989, and it took until 1993 before Old Rock was finally renovated. The beautiful Old Rock Community Library, a branch of the Gunnison County Library District, was open for business on June 22, 1993. Governor Roy Romer on September 21, 1993, dedicated the Old Rock Community Library, 110 years after the Old Rock was built.

12/31/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳

Friendly reminder that the library is closed tomorrow, January 1, 2026.

We'll reopen for regularly scheduled programming on Friday, January 2. Be safe and have fun, everyone!

Please note: The library will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 11) in honor of Veterans Day.We take this time to recogn...
11/10/2025

Please note: The library will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 11) in honor of Veterans Day.
We take this time to recognize and thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice. 💙❤️
Regular hours will resume Wednesday!

Join us tonight for a FREE Yoga sesh! 6 pm at the Old Rock
05/20/2025

Join us tonight for a FREE Yoga sesh! 6 pm at the Old Rock

Check out a Colorado State Parks Backpack!
05/08/2025

Check out a Colorado State Parks Backpack!

As warmer weather approaches, adventure awaits! Check out a Colorado State Parks Backpack with your library card.

Each backpack contains: A State Park pass for FREE entry ✨ A guide to your state parks ✨ A set of binoculars ✨ Various night sky, bird, wildlife, trees & wildflower guides

✨ ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY ✨Today's the day, Gunnison Valley! Swing by the library to claim your FREE copy of this year's Co...
05/01/2025

✨ ONE BOOK, ONE VALLEY ✨

Today's the day, Gunnison Valley! Swing by the library to claim your FREE copy of this year's Community Read book, "The Bullet Swallower" by Elizabeth Gonzalez James.

This Community Read will culminate during the Crested Butte Center for the Arts' Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, May 22th at 6pm.

Check out the calendar for details about several other wonderful authors who will be visiting the library during the Mountain Words Festival to discuss their books.

02/26/2025

We're back, folks! Thank you for your patience while we regained power.

02/25/2025

The Old Rock Community Library at 504 Maroon Avenue in Crested Butte is closed until electrical power is restored to the building.

The Town of Crested Butte is working on repairs and there is no estimated time of completion.

Public library services are available at the Gunnison County Public Library located at 1 Quartz Street in Gunnison, Colorado.

We regret any inconvenience and look forward to reopening as soon as possible.

Yoga at the Crested Butte Old Rock Library is cancelled this evening, 1/21. We apologize for the inconvenience!
01/21/2025

Yoga at the Crested Butte Old Rock Library is cancelled this evening, 1/21. We apologize for the inconvenience!

01/18/2025

Friendly reminder that the library is closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Address

504 Maroon Avenue
Crested Butte, CO
81224

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(970) 349-6535

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