Seeking the next teen Picasso
(Lakewood, Colo. – July 11) Many of the world’s most famous artists completed their first masterpiece as teenagers. The artist, Bansky, known for his often politically inspired “guerrilla” street art,...
View ArticleHelp Us Meet Our Summer Reading Goal!
(Lakewood, Colo. – July 19, 2016) This summer, Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) set a county-wide reading goal, encouraging Jeffco residents to read a collective 26.2 million minutes. The program...
View ArticleMore and More Jeffco Residents Are Accessing Library Services
(Lakewood, Colo. – July 25, 2016) Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is pleased to report that more and more people are using Library resources and services. Based on a year-over-year comparison of...
View ArticleMore than 17,000 Jeffco School students read over 14.4 million to help their...
Five Jefferson County Public Schools are claiming top dog status after winning their respective categories in Jefferson County Public Library’s (JCPL) Summer Reading School Contest. The winning schools...
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Free Family Event: Festival of Felines, Saturday August 27, 2016 11 a.m. to 2...
Cat Care Society’s Festival of Felines is back with a twist- Saturday, August 27, 2016, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CCS shelter, 5787 W. Sixth Avenue. With Tails of the Painted Cats starting bi-annually...
View ArticleLakewood Library Closed for Construction Sept. 16-24
(Lakewood, Colo. – Aug. 25, 2016) Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it will replace the Lakewood Library parking lot in September. To minimize risk to patrons, the Lakewood...
View ArticleAll Jeffco Public Library Locations Closed Oct. 10 for Staff In Service
(Lakewood, Colo. – Sept. 29, 2016) All Jefferson County Public Library locations will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, for the library’s annual staff in service and training. Patrons will still be able to...
View ArticleLibraries helping voters make informed decisions during election
(Lakewood, Colo. – October 3, 2016) Election season is upon us. It’s time to exercise your right as an American citizen and vote. Jefferson County Public Library is here to help. The library is hosting...
View Article#Hamilfans gather at Green Mountain High School to celebrate history in...
(Lakewood, Colo. – Oct. 17) Are you a #Hamilfan? Fans of the smash Broadway musical Hamilton are in for a treat on Wednesday, Oct. 19 when Jefferson County Public Library teams up with Rocky Mountain...
View ArticleDoing Right By Jeffco’s Children
Take a walk through some of our schools after a rainstorm. At Arvada High School, a school serving primarily low income students, you will see no fewer than 8 buckets set out throughout the building to...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library Selects Fransen Pittman Construction to...
(Lakewood, Colo. – Oct. 20, 2016) Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it has selected Fransen Pittman Construction Co., Inc., to provide general contractor services for the...
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Santa Paws Festival – Cat Care Society
Santa Paws Festival 2016 Cat Care Society’s Annual Santa Paws Festival Returns Dec. 3 -4, 2016 Lakewood, CO – The Cat Care Society (CCS), Lakewood’s cage-free shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned...
View ArticleKiwanis Club of Alameda West celebrates 50th anniversary Dec. 10
Hundreds of thousands of dollars and volunteer hours have contributed to 50 years of successful service given by the Kiwanis Club of Alameda West. Celebrate this momentous journey by joining the...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library Receives State Funding for 2017
(Lakewood, Colo. – Nov. 15, 2016) Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it has received a grant for $131,272 from the Colorado State Library through the State Grants to Libraries...
View ArticleBringing it home – volunteers bring the world to others through library home...
(Lakewood, Colo. – November 21, 2016) Debbie Burns and her mother, Beulah, have something special to be thankful for this holiday. At 97 years of age, Beulah Burns of Arvada is aging in place at her...
View ArticleThe Meadows Golf Club Invitation
The Meadows Golf Club ( TMGC.org ) Please Join Us. Registration Open 1-15-2017. Current members, Associate members, Past members and New members. The Meadows Golf Club invites you to join us for the...
View ArticleGo, girls, go! Golden Library and Colorado School of Mines feature Girls in...
(Lakewood, Colo. – January 18, 2017) Despite concerted efforts for nearly two decades to attract girls and women to the fields of engineering and computing, the numbers haven’t improved. In fact,...
View ArticleImpact technology offerings at Jefferson County Public Library
Take JCPL’s impactsurvey™ for a chance to win tech tools (Lakewood, Colo. – Jan. 16, 2016) From January 17 through February 5, Jefferson County residents are invited to participate in a survey to help...
View ArticleColumbine Library Remodel Coming Soon
Library to share updates on design, construction schedule and alternative services Jefferson County residents are invited to join Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) for an update on the upcoming...
View ArticleBe a fairy godmother: Prom swap is back
Prom season is upon us and that means it’s time to dig out that no-longer-needed formal attire and fill the racks at the sixth annual Jefferson County Public Library Prom Swap. This Jefferson County...
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