Free 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 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,...
View ArticleSeeking 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 ArticleLibrary Patrons to Get Faster Access to the Internet
(Lakewood, Colo. – Aug. 4, 2016) Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is embarking on a major network upgrade to enhance the redundancy, security, speed and availability of online communications for...
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...
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 ArticleJefferson County Public Library selects architects to assist Columbine remodel
(Lakewood, Colo. – Sept. 14, 2016) Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it has selected Humphries Poli Architects, P.C., a highly acclaimed architecture practice headquartered in...
View ArticleLibrary foundation drops Lakewood Library donation drop-off
(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...
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...
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