Jeffco Residents Invited to Preview Edgewater Library Plans
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and the City of Edgewater are hosting two community meetings to preview plans for the new Edgewater Library. Library executives and representatives from Humphries...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library Launches Summer Reading Program June 1 –...
(Jefferson County, Colo. – May 24, 2018) – Read. Log minutes. Win prizes. Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) launches its annual summer reading program throughout the county on Friday, June 1, and...
View ArticleLibrary Executive Director Candidate Forum to be held June 18
(Jefferson County, Colo. – June 1, 2018) The Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) Board of Trustees invites Jefferson County residents to a community forum to meet finalist candidates for JCPL’s...
View ArticleLibrary Board announces finalist candidates for executive director position
(Jefferson County, Colo. – June 14, 2018) The Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) Board of Trustees today announced the following finalist candidates for JCPL’s executive director position: Midori...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library introduces a new twist on book groups with...
This summer, try an alternative take on the traditional book group. Jefferson County Public Library is hosting BYOB(ook) Group, a monthly themed book group at Westfax Brewing Company (6733 W. Colfax...
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Jefferson County Public Library Updates Technology Offerings
Jefferson County Public Library is now providing access to new technologies for the benefit of patrons, staff and the community. “Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to upgrade our...
View ArticleLibrary Board announces new executive director
The Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) Board of Trustees announced this week that Donna Walker, currently Director of Public Services for JCPL, will become JCPL’s new executive director effective...
View ArticleJefferson County Rocks Summer Reading and sets new record
Jefferson County rocked the books this summer by reading more than 48 million minutes as part of Jefferson County Public Library’s Summer Reading program. Nearly 45,000 residents participated in this...
View ArticleBernadette Berger named Director of Information Technology at Jefferson...
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) recently named Bernadette Berger as its IT director. “We are pleased to welcome Bernadette to the JCPL team,” said Donna Walker, incoming JCPL executive director....
View ArticleDonna Walker steps up to lead Jefferson County Public Library
Donna Walker, newly appointed executive director for Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), began her new job Sept. 1. She is replacing Pam Nissler, who retired at the end of August. “JCPL is a great...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library to build Standley Lake Outdoor Adventure Space
Generous donors provide seed funding for Library’s first outdoor learning environment Thanks to the Jefferson County Library Foundation, Jefferson County Public Library is preparing to break ground on...
View ArticleJeffco residents invited to create a lasting legacy at new Edgewater Library
Jefferson County Library Foundation and Jefferson County Public Library are offering naming rights in conjunction with the new Edgewater Library, planned for opening this fall. Residents can support...
View ArticleCelebrate Latin American art, dance and culture this fall
This fall, Museo de las Americas transforms the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), Belmar location, into a collage of culture. The traveling exhibition Sin Fronteras is open to the public free of...
View ArticleJCPL provides resources to support upcoming elections
This election season, Jefferson County residents can stay informed at Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) as they gear up to exercise their right to vote. Each Library will feature a campaign...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library Selects HDR to Assist with Belmar Library...
Jefferson County Public Library is gearing up for a major remodel of the Belmar Library, planned for 2019. First opened in 2000, the Belmar Library was last updated in 2007. It’s due for a major...
View ArticleCanons 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...
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...
View ArticleStandley Lake Library and Arvada Fire Department partner for community...
Jefferson County Standley Lake Library’s Yarn and Needle Arts Group invites the community to join in a knitting challenge to assist the Arvada Fire Department by contributing items for those in need....
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 ArticleJefferson County Public Library to share concepts for Belmar Library redesign
Jefferson County residents are invited to a sneak peek of the upcoming Belmar Library redesign. Jefferson County Public Library and HDR, a global engineering, architecture, environmental and...
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 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 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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