(Lakewood, Colo. – Sept. 16, 2016) Jefferson County Library Foundation Executive Director Jo Schantz announced today that, effective immediately, large donations of used books and other materials will no longer be accepted at the Lakewood Library at 20th and Miller. Donors are asked to take boxed donations directly to the Jefferson County Library Foundation warehouse, at 10790 W 50th Avenue, Suite 200 in Wheat Ridge, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Donors with more than six boxes of donations are asked to make an appointment for the drop-off by calling 303-475-5075. Additional information on donations, including directions to the warehouse, is available at jeffcolibraryfoundation.org/how-you-can-help/donate-books/
“We’re trying to manage our operations as efficiently as we can,” Schantz explained. “By receiving donations directly at the Foundation warehouse, we’re able to reduce the cost of transporting the materials and increase our support of Library programs.”
The Jefferson County Library Foundation relies heavily on donations of used books and materials, including:
- Books
- Encyclopedias published in the last ten years and those published before 1950
- Collectible magazines published prior to 1940
- DVDs
- CDs
- LPs
The donated items are then sold through Library Foundation book sales and proceeds from the sales go to support library programs, such as free movie showings, American Sign Language Story Times, and Summer Reading.
The Foundation’s Fall Whale Sale will be held Oct. 21-23 at the Jefferson County Fair Grounds. For more information, visit jeffcolibraryfoundation.org/fall-whale-of-a-used-book-sale-2016/
About Jefferson County Library Foundation
The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends work to support and enrich the capabilities, resources and services of Jefferson County Public Library through fundraising and advocacy efforts that benefit the community. The Friends of Jefferson County Public Library is a county-wide organization dedicated to enhancing the programs and resources of our libraries. For more information, visit jeffcolibraryfoundation.org.
About Jefferson County Public Library
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is the third largest public library in the state of Colorado and the essential destination where all generations connect, discover and create. Our mission is to 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 an online library that operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, a network of 10 libraries, a Bookmobile, a robust Library 2 You program and a Mobile Computer Classroom, as well as books, periodicals, CDs and DVDs, audio and eBooks, and computer and Internet resources. Library programs and services are supported by countywide property taxes and supplemented by charitable donations from The Jefferson County Library Foundation and others. For more information contact your local library or visit jeffcolibrary.org.