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LIBRARY GIVING DAY | APRIL 1-5
Show your love for your Jeffco Library on Library Giving Day, April 1-5! This is one of two major online fundraisers that raises monies to provide direct financial support for early childhood/school-age and family literacy programs at the Library. Schedule your donation today – click here!
Colorado Women’s Day Recognizes Outstanding Colorado Women
JCLF was proud to be a sponsor of the 2024 Colorado Women’s Day Awards on March 8 at Denver West Marriott. Women from across Colorado were nominated for awards in nine categories representing women and girls from middle school through adulthood and in categories including STEM, business, the arts, and the non-profit sectors. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and nominees!
JCLF Board President Ana Rojas-Artica and family pose with daughter Lisa Muñoz, winner of this year’s Shattered Glass Award.
Jo Schantz, JCLF Executive Director, wins Applewood Business Association Non Profit of the Year Award
Congratulations to Foundation executive director Jo Schantz on being awarded this year’s ABA Non Profit of the Year award.
Jo Schantz speaks at the Applewood Business Association Business Awards Celebration held at the Denver Marriott West on February 22.
BOOKS ON FILM: DUNE PART TWO | MARCH 1
Everyone had a great time at our Books on Film: Dune Two fundraiser last Friday! We want to thank our wonderful sponsors and everyone who attended! Proceeds from this event help us provide direct financial support for kids/family literacy programs including 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, 500 Books Before Middle School, Summer Challenge, and Raise a Reader. Special thanks to Denver7’s Lisa Hidalgo, IX Power CEO John “Grizz” Deal, and Harkins Theaters Arvada 14.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Warehouse Assistant (posted 2/12/24)
We’re looking for a part-time warehouse assistant for our warehouse operation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys interacting with the public, is interested in books/bookselling, and is in good shape to help us accept donations of books and media and provide general warehouse support. [Learn more/apply]
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Learning to Write: A Conversation with Jacqueline Woodson
Best-selling author and MacArthur Fellow Jacqueline Woodson discusses how reading and listening to other’s stories taught her how to write. [Register/Learn More]
Jefferson County Public Libraries and AARP Partner to Provide Free Tax Help
Get free tax help from AARP IRS-certified volunteers who offer free tax counseling and preparation services to millions of taxpayers with special attention to elderly and low-to-moderate income taxpayers. Free tax counseling appointments are available between February 3 – April 6. Book an appointment starting Jan. 3. Learn more and register.
Coming Soon: Create Space at Belmar Library
Get ready to explore your creativity in Belmar Library’s new community makerspace. The Create Space will house a variety of new equipment, allowing patrons to try 3D printing, laser cutting and more. [Learn more]
Beware the Ides of March
School Success Resources
JCPL is your homework support headquarters! From studying and tutoring spaces in our locations to essential online databases to vast print collections that support any subject, we’ve got your back! [learn more]
Build Your Money Smarts
It’s Money Smart Week! Learn more about personal investing, financial dieting and more with our Business & Finance guide. Learn more.
Got the Creative Bug?
Explore more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes to make custom gifts, table settings, home décor and more!. Learn more.
Are you a friend of Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL)?
For decades, the Friends have been advocates, volunteers, and supporters of JCPL. Our members believe that our Library is the heart of our community and that each Friend “multiplies the good” work of the Library. We raise more than $100,000 annually in support of JCPL through our Whale of a Used Book Sales, and Whale’s Tale/Baby Whale bookstores. Become a Friend today. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @JeffcoFriends