Canons collide as Fandomonium ensues at the Library
Step into story and get your geek on at Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) this fall. The Library hosts Fandomonium, a celebration of all things geek, nerd and fan, from Oct. 1 – Nov. 3. On Nov. 3...
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New Edgewater Library grand opening set for Sunday, Nov. 18
Existing library to close at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Get ready to celebrate! Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is hosting a grand opening celebration at the new Edgewater Library in Edgewater’s...
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Impact technology offerings at Jefferson County Public Library
Take JCPL’s impact survey for a chance to win an Amazon Fire Tablet (Lakewood, Colo. – Nov. 26) From November 26 through December 16, Jefferson County residents are invited to participate in a survey...
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CU Wizards “Surfing like a Mathematician”
Saturday, January 26, 9:30-10:30 a.m. CU Boulder Applied Mathematics Professor Mark Hoefer presents “Surfing with a Mathematician” FREE S.T.E.A.M show for ages 5-18 that demonstrates how mathematics...
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Wheat Ridge Reads Selects Book for 2019
Copies of “The Past Is Never,” the latest selection for Wheat Ridge Reads, are being left in various little free libraries throughout Wheat Ridge. Readers are encouraged to find a copy at one of these...
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Author Margaret Coel Will Speak at Jefferson County Library Foundation’s 2019...
Author Margaret Coel By Jo Schantz, YourHub Contributor The Jefferson County Library Foundation is proud to announce that award-winning mystery writer Margaret Coel will be the keynote speaker at the...
View ArticleJefferson County Arvada Library hosts important suicide prevention event
Teen suicide can be prevented. Unfortunately, Colorado’s teen suicide rate is nearly twice the national average. One out of every 100,000 teenagers in the U.S. who are 15 to 19 years old die by suicide...
View ArticleWhat’s It Worth? Jefferson County Belmar Library hosts Antique Appraisal Fair
How much is that old painting that’s been sitting in the attic really worth? Find out at Belmar Library’s Appraisal Fair on Saturday, March 2, 12:30 – 4:30 PM. Four professional antique appraisers are...
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CU Wizards “BOOM! The Physics of Sound & Music”
Professor Micheal Dubson’s “BOOM! The Physics of Sound and Music!” will both delight and inform kids of all ages! An award-winning physicist demonstrates and describes in humorous, entertaining ways...
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Help Stop Violence Against Women & Children in Jeffco!
Jefferson County is getting a new tool to use in the struggle to stop violence against women and children and we need your help in making it a reality! Jeffco Women’s Day is March 8 and it will raise...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library now offers photo-editing stations for patron use
(Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) recently installed photo-editing stations at its Columbine, Lakewood and Standley Lake Libraries. These stand-alone stations, intended for self-guided use,...
View ArticleNew Library magazine connects community to stories and events
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) launches a new seasonal magazine inspired by our vibrant Library community. Connect magazine celebrates the Library as a place of connection and offers...
View ArticleGet ready for spring Whale of a Used Book Sale
“101 Uses for an Old Farm Tractor,” “Underwater Acoustics Handbook,” “Light Weight Sandwich Construction.” No, these are not the latest binge-worthy Netflix series, but books found among the 80,000...
View ArticleLaunch a love of reading this summer
(Blast off and discover out-of-this-world fun at Jefferson County Public Library. Explore a universe of stories and activities, from the cosmic-sized collection to space-themed programs, infinite...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library offers new genealogy database for Jeffco...
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is now offering access to MyHeritage, an online database that makes it easy and fun to explore your family heritage. Jeffco residents can access the database...
View ArticleRelaxation is just a phone call away with Library’s free weekly call-in...
Practicing mediation is only a phone call away. Each Wednesday morning, Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) brings guided meditation to Jeffco through a call-in program that supports a growing...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library brings free music downloads and streaming to...
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) has joined thousands of public libraries around the world by subscribing to The Freegal® Music Service from Library Ideas, LLC. JCPL cardholders can now download...
View ArticleVolunteer for the October 17 – 20 “Whale of a Used Book Sale”– Sign up Today...
Get free books! Free lunch! Make new friends while helping to keep the free programming at your local Jefferson County Library going strong! Volunteer at the Fall “Whale of a Used Book Sale” right...
View ArticleBelmar Library closes its doors Monday, Sept. 30, to begin extensive redesign...
The Belmar Library in central Lakewood will close beginning Monday, Sept. 30, as it begins an extensive redesign project. The final open day is Sunday, Sept 29. Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL)...
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Jefferson County Public Library brings New York Times Bestselling Authors to...
Fans of romance and women’s fiction are in for a night of romantic indulgence January 25, 2020, when Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) brings New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr to...
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Award-winning Author Barbara Nickless Headlines 2020 Friends Annual Meeting
Barbara Nickless Friends of Jefferson County Public Library are proud to announce that the acclaimed Colorado author Barbara Nickless will appear at the Friends Annual Meeting on Friday, March 13,...
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BEST-SELLING AUTHORS W. MICHAEL GEAR AND KATHLEEN O’NEAL GEAR HEADLINE...
We love books. And we love the people who write books. That’s why the Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) is launching a new author presentation series called “Authors in the Afternoon”...
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Whale’s Tale Books & Gifts Attracts Book Lovers to Colorado Mills Mall
Whale’s Tale Books & Gifts in Colorado Mills Mall Have you heard? There’s a new (used) bookstore in town! And it doesn’t sell just used books. Shoppers at Whale’s Tale Books & Gifts will also...
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Day of Giving Supports Jefferson County Public Library
By Susan Spring Jefferson County Library Foundation is raising funds for Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) programs and services through a Library Giving Day campaign. This one-day online...
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HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST OCTOBER 30th at JEFFCO FAIRGROUNDS
Attention all ghouls, ghosts and goblins! To have a great 2021 Halloween levitate over to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 30, at 2 pm, for the Costume Contest which includes...
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NATIONAL DAY OF GIVING DAY SUPPORTS JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) is raising funds for Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) programs and services through a Library Giving Day campaign. This one-day online fundraising...
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Books On Film Benefit Launches with “Where the Crawdads Sing”
New fundraiser slated for Friday, July 22, at Regal UA Cinemas, Colorado Mills Mall Grab hold of your popcorn, gulp that cold drink and settle back in your seats! The Jefferson County Library...
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Colorado author Emily Littlejohn headlines library Friends Annual Meeting
Upcoming luncheon and presentation open to the public Friends of Jefferson County Public Library and the Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) are proud to host No. 1 Denver Post bestselling...
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Make an impact on Colorado Gives Day, Dec. 5, by supporting Jeffco Library
Jefferson County Library Foundation celebrates Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 5, easily the best day to give. Last year, more than 100,000 donors gave $53 million to support Colorado nonprofits. Through...
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Award-winning author Erika Krouse to headline Friends of Jefferson County...
Luncheon and presentation open to the public Erika Krouse Friends of Jefferson County Public Library and the Jefferson County Library Foundation are hosting Erika Krouse as the featured speaker for...
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