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Author talk with bestselling mystery writer Emily Litttlejohn – April 14!
Emily Littlejohn will be our guest author at the 2023 Friends Annual Meeting! Littlejohn has been nominated twice for the Colorado Book Award and has been a #1 Denver Post bestselling author for her Detective Gemma Monroe series of books.
Save the date for April 14th!
Thank you for your giving this Colorado Gives Day!
We are grateful for every gift we received from our donors this Colorado Gives Day – grateful that your giving will strengthen our Library, grateful that your gift will help expand access to the great programs and services that the Library has to offer and grateful that our Jeffco community will benefit from your generosity. Thank you!
Shop Whale’s Tale Books & Gifts Thanksgiving Weekend – and visit its new website!
Our bookstore has extended holiday hours – Black Friday 9AM – 6PM, Saturday 10AM to 6PM and Sunday noon to 6PM. Come see us or shop online at the store’s new website –
https://whalebooks.org. Located next to Dick’s Sporting Goods in Neighborhood 5. 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 or click here to learn more.
Donate Your Books, CDs, DVDs & LPs!
Donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and LPs accepted on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9AM to 4PM. Learn more.
Thank you Whale Sale Attendees & Sponsors!
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, shoppers, and sponsors for making this weekend’s Whale Sale a successful and fun event! You help make our mission of providing funding to the Library’s literacy and family programs possible.
Thank you Pablito’s Burritos, Abrusci’s Fire and Vine, Einstein’s Bagels, & Woody’s Pizza.
Thank you Friends Community Partners for your ongoing support!
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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 2 – April 8. Book an appointment starting Jan. 3. Learn more and register.
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.
Family Friendly Halloween Playlist
From the Monster Mash to the Purple People Eater, Freegal’s Halloween Playlist is sure to get your little ones in the holiday spirit. Learn more.
Health & Wellness
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Browse trusted resources, navigate to find answers to your top questions and find tips and titles to create a wellness practice just for you. This featured topic guide includes additional resources from trusted websites and sources, specially curated by JCPL librarians. Learn more.
A Celebration of Early Literacy – Raise a Reader
Read. Write. Sing. Play. Talk. Get your little ones ready to read this fall!
Raise A Reader provides kids with fun and easy ways to get ready to read and supports parents and caregivers with tools and resources for building literacy skills. With a month full of activities starting September 1, including a StoryWalk®, sidewalk obstacle courses, Story Times and a free book giveaway, Raise A Reader gets little ones ready for lifelong learning!
All the fun culminates in a celebration of early literacy during the free Raise A Reader Festival on Saturday, October 1 at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of train rides, live music, tasty treats, and loads of fun activities. Register here!
Job Training and Work Skills
From the Colorado Department of Labor to skill-building tools and online assistance, explore valuable and timely job and career resources. Learn more at JCPL Job Help
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
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