Donna 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleImpact 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 ArticleNo more fines for kids’ materials
Jefferson County Public Library is pleased to announce the elimination of overdue fines for kids’ materials. The exciting change increases access to books and materials for our youngest patrons....
View ArticleStandley Lake Library and Warm Hearts-Warm Babies challenge community to knit...
The Standley Lake Library’s Yarn and Needle Arts Group invites the community to join in a knitting challenge to assist Warm Hearts-Warm Babies, a local nonprofit, by contributing items to babies in...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library announces winners of the 2018 Girls-in-STEM...
Meet the winners of Jefferson County Public Library’s 2018 Girls-in-STEM competition: First Place Awards: Sasha Bandock and Sophia Eakes, Vertical Garden project Kyra Jordan, Ryleigh Lavigne and Libby...
View ArticleLibrary Board of Trustees launches executive director search
The Jefferson County Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the library’s next executive director. The director will replace Pam Nissler, who plans to retire in...
View ArticleJefferson County Public Library Hosts Prom Swap
Prom season is right around the corner and Jefferson County Public Library is working hard to make this prom season memorable. Jefferson County Public Library is hosting Prom Swap events for the...
View ArticleFree Books for 4-Year-Olds through April 23
By Rebecca Winning, YourHub Contributor Getting kids ready to read and write starts at home before kindergarten. Jefferson County Public Library is partnering with One Book 4 Colorado to get free books...
View ArticleLucha Fest: Jefferson County Public Library Celebrates Día de Los Niños
(Lakewood, Colo. – April 23, 2018) Jefferson County Public Library celebrates Día de los Niños with all the fun and excitement of Lucha Libre. Dia de los Niños is an international holiday and one of...
View ArticleLibrary Foundation launches naming rights recognition program
New library in Edgewater offers Jeffco residents the opportunity to create a lasting legacy (Lakewood, Colo. – April 23, 2018) Honor or commemorate a loved one or demonstrate your love for the Library...
View Article