Support Your Library by Having Fun – Read Like the Dickens
Fundraisers can be stuffy affairs. Auctions. Paddle raisers. Hefty ticket prices. Ceremonies. Read Like the Dickens—Jefferson County Library Foundation’s 2015 version of its annual Rare & Novel...
View ArticleYour Voice: A letter from Jeffco Library Board of Trustees
Dear Jeffco Residents, As Library Trustees, we were thrilled with the recent positive election outcome. It’s gratifying and humbling to see the value you place on libraries and the trust you place in...
View ArticleLibrary Trustees Honor Volunteers Tom and Alice Atkins with Naming...
The Board of Trustees of Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) voted unanimously at its November meeting to recognize Tom and Alice Atkins of Golden, Colorado for their years of outstanding service to...
View Article5210 Jeffco
Jefferson County Public Health is excited to be using the 5210 message campaign aimed at improving child health by promoting healthy eating and physical activity. 5210 Jeffco is adapted from 5210 Let’s...
View ArticleYour Voice: Jeffco library trustees thank the community
Dear Editor, As property tax notices begin to show up, we want to say “Thanks!” Last November, voters approved an increase in the Library’s mill levy, from a maximum of 3.5 mills to a maximum of 4.5...
View ArticleFind Out What’s New at Jefferson County Public Library
(Lakewood, Colo. – March 1, 2016) Jefferson County residents are invited to attend community meetings sponsored by Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL). Library executives will share recent...
View ArticleLibrary Announces Expanded Hours to Begin April 4
Good times are coming to Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL)! Beginning April 4, JCPL will expand service hours at all 10 libraries. JCPL’s larger libraries (Arvada, Belmar, Columbine, Evergreen,...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library to Celebrate Expanded Hours April 4
(Lakewood, Colo. – March 28, 2016) Jefferson County residents are invited to celebrate expanded library hours by attending mini-celebrations at all Jefferson County Public Libraries (JCPL) on Monday,...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library seeks input on south Jeffco library services
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is inviting local area residents to help plan for the enhancement of library services in South Jefferson County. Upcoming initiatives include the 2017...
View ArticleFree Books for 4 Year Olds
Reading with preschoolers every day helps get kids ready to learn to read in kindergarten, and getting free books into homes makes that easier. Jefferson County Public Library is partnering with One...
View ArticleJefferson County librarian recognized for bringing “the goods” beyond library...
Jefferson County Public Library’s (JCPL) Cecilia LaFrance has been recognized as a national Mover and Shaker by Library Journal. Former public teacher and teacher librarian, LaFrance joined JCPL in...
View ArticleFREE Community Event; Fine Tuning Your Future, 101
When: Thursday, May 26, 2016 6:00-7:30pm Where: The Lakewood Library; 10200 West 20th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215 What: Team Encore is a carefully selected group of professionals that help people...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library launches Summer Reading and aims to read a...
It’s finally stopped snowing…and raining…and the sun is shining. That means school is in the final stretch and summer is just around the corner. Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) launches its...
View ArticleLakewood Library’s Starr Center Showcase
Jefferson County Public Library’s Lakewood Library is pleased to welcome The Starr Center Showcase as a rotating art exhibit. The artists, young adults with developmental disabilities, create amazingly...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library Updates Technology Offerings
(Lakewood, Colo. – June 13, 2016) Jefferson County Public Library has been busy updating its technology for the benefit of patrons, staff and the community. “We’re all about giving people equal access...
View ArticleConifer Library to Close for Repairs Friday, July 1
(Lakewood, Colo. – June 22, 2016) Jefferson County Public Library announced today that the Conifer Library will be closed on Friday, July 1, to accommodate school repairs. “Conifer High School is...
View ArticleGolden Library to undergo repairs June 23-24
Jefferson County Public Library announced today that the Golden Library will be closed on Thursday, June 23 and offer modified services on Friday, June 24, to accommodate critical plumbing repairs....
View ArticleLibrary shares resident inputs to South Jeffco library services
This spring, more than 400 area residents offered input to Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) on the Library services they’d like to see in South Jefferson County. And JCPL listened. “We’re...
View ArticleRichard Sosa Named Finance Director of Jefferson County Public Library
Jefferson County Public Library announced today that Richard Sosa has been named director of budget and finance for the Library, effective July 5. In this position, Sosa is charged with long-range...
View ArticleLibrary offers robust online learning 24/7 through Lynda.com
Where can you learn professional business, software, technology and creative skills without going to school? If you answered Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), you’d be right.. Beginning July 5,...
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