AUG 2, 2021: Due to current health recommendations, masks and social distancing are required for staff and volunteers.

Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) provides critical support to Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), expanding free programs and services to all Jefferson County residents. Through public outreach, advocacy and fundraising, JCLF strengthens JCPL and promotes greater awareness of its valuable resources and services, helping JCPL ensure free and equal access to information and great literature to all Jeffco residents.

WHALE OF A USED
BOOK SALE

OCTOBER 28-31
$5 ADMISSION PER PERSON
JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
GOLDEN, CO

Schedule of Events

OCT 28: Friends Preview Night (must have a current Friends of JCPL membership to attend)

OCT 29 & 30: Open to the Public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OCT 31: Bag Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join us Saturday, OCT 30 at 2:00PM for a judged costume contest and exciting prizes!

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

Shop Whale’s Tale Books & Gifts at Colorado Mills Mall

Sunday-Friday: Noon – 6 PM
Saturday: 11 AM – 6 PM

We are located next to Dick’s Sporting Goods and have gently used books, CDs, LPs, DVDs, unique new gifts, jewelry, accessories, gift baskets and more for sale at discounted prices.

Take a virtual tour of our store.

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JCLF’s mission is to support and enrich the capabilities, resources and services of the Jefferson County Public Library through fundraising and advocacy efforts that benefit our diverse community.

If you gave last year, here is some of what YOU helped us accomplish. And if you didn’t, here are FIVE great reasons to give!

Early Childhood Literacy Programs that help children be reading-ready by Kindergarten. Baby’s First Books and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten help pre-school children and their families get the support they need to help them succeed!
Jefferson County Library Challenge Program. In 2020, Jeffco residents completed over a half million Imagine Your Story: Explore Summer Reading activities!
STEMGirls – middle-school girls gain leadership skills as they run STEM-based exploration groups for elementary school students.
Belmar Library Expansion – we’ve helped fund the Edgewater Family Place and Standley Lake Library Discover Together: Outdoor Adventure Space installations, and this year we’re helping to support Belmar Library’s remodel and expansion.
The semi-annual Whale of a Used Book Sale – these events draws thousands of book lovers for a weekend of fun and book-shopping that raises funds.

Need more reasons? None of this would have been possible without our 300+ community volunteers and without YOUR support. Thank you!