A look inside Fruita’s new $13.4 million rec center and library.

Library assistant Nicole Falcone stocks the DVD section of the library.

Carroll and Sue Niblitt explore Fruita’s new rec center and library. Carrol said, “I’m proud of this.”

Library Director Eve Tallman and City Manager Clint Kinney try some comfy chairs in the library.

Fruita retained the outdoor pool and added a new deck.

Library assistant manager Neal Fricks loads books onto shelves in the childrens’ library.

Fruita Recreation Director Ture Nycun finds a seat in the gym at Fruita’s new $13.4 million rec center.

Workers put the finishing touches on the new library at the Fruita rec center.

Library director Eve Tallman plays on computers in the childrens’ library where Lee Bowerman painted a mural.

Fans help move the air in the gym. Ask the staff what company made the fans for a laugh.

A look inside Fruita’s new $13.4 million rec center and library.

FACILITY MANAGER ROB COOK AND FITNESS, WELLNESS AND SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR KELLY GRIFFIN PREPARE AN AEROBICS ROOM.

A look inside Fruita’s new $13.4 million rec center and library.

A version of the Headless Chicken in a play area at Fruita’s new $13.4 million rec center and library.

The Lazy River in the indoor pool.

The community room at the center joins a grassy area outside.

A water slide empties into the pool.

A look inside Fruita’s new $13.4 million rec center and library.

A look inside Fruita’s new $13.4 million rec center and library.

City Manager Clint Kinney tries a climbing wall in the pool.

The toddler’s section of the pool is only 6 inches deep.

Fruita City Manager Clint Kinney does what he calls a jackknife into the pool.

An inside view of the entry at the center.