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 refurbishment of the Columbine Library (located at 7706 W Bowles Ave) and a potential expansion of services in South County to meet growing demand.
Residents are invited to provide input and feedback on these initiatives via the following Community Meetings:
• Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Deer/Elk Meeting Room, Ridge Recreation Center
6613 S. Ward Street, Littleton, CO
• Thursday, April 28, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Columbine Library Meeting Room
7706 W. Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO
• Saturday, April 30, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Columbine Library Meeting Room
7706 W. Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO
“We’ve known for some time that we’re not meeting the needs of our South County residents,” said Pam Nissler, executive director, JCPL. “The Columbine Library was built nearly 30 years ago for a population of about 55,000. Since then, the population has grown to more than 120,000, and the Columbine Library is bursting at the seams!
“Thanks to a successful mill levy initiative in 2015, we can now begin to respond to the growing demand for library services in South Jefferson County,” Nissler added. “These are exciting times for JCPL, and we look forward to providing a more responsible level of library service to area residents.”
All Jeffco residents are welcome to provide input on these initiatives. Residents who are unable to attend the Community Meetings may offer input via the following:
• an online survey available through May 15 at jeffcolibrary.org/new-south-county;
• at the Columbine Library during regular business hours; or
• at the South County Bookmobile stop, from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, at 12442 W Ken Caryl Ave. in Littleton.
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About Jefferson County Public Library
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is the third largest public library in the state of Colorado. Our mission is to help build an educated and vibrant community by providing equal access to information and opportunities. A JCPL library card is the smartest card in your wallet, giving you access to jeffcolibrary.org 24 hours per day, seven days per week, a network of 10 libraries, a mobile computer training classroom, Bookmobile, homebound delivery service, and Traveling Children’s Library, as well as books, periodicals, CDs and DVDs, audio and eBooks, and computer and Internet resources. For more information contact your local library or visit jeffcolibrary.org.