Thank you Barnes& Noble for hosting last week’s book fair and for generously donating 5% of all sales to support our mission (and special thanks to best-selling thriller author Carter Wilson who was signing copies of his latest thriller, The New Neighbor)! And as always, we couldn’t do this without our volunteers. thank you.
Mountain Metro Association of Realtors @mmarealtors raised $1,075.00 for Conifer and Evergreen Libraries at their Goldilocks Fundraiser held at the #LittleBearSaloon in Evergreen. Thank you @mmarealtors and @littlebearsaloon for your ongoing support.
We’re excited to announce that we’ve received a grant from Kars4Kids Small Grant Program. Read JCLF executive director Jo Schantz’ extensive written interview at Kars4Kids.
Need more reasons to reserve your shopping time at Fall Whale Sale? Here are some GOOD ones (for you AND the planet)! Did you know that: World consumption of paper has grown 400 percent in the last 40 years. Paper and paper products account for 25% of all landfill waste in the US and more […]
Our donation hours have changed! Due to changes in State health recommendations, we will begin accepting donations Monday – Wednesday from 9 AM to 4 PM. All donated items are quarantined for at least 96 hours prior to processing for sale to the public. By accepting donations only three days per week, we can ensure […]
Closures: The Foundation offices are closed until further notice. Please check back for updates. The Gift Shop at Belmar Library is closed until further notice. The Friends of JCPL online Amazon and eBay stores are closed until further notice. Cancelled Events: The Spring Whale of a Used Book Sale, scheduled for May 28 – […]
December 11, 2019. Thank you everyone who so generously donated on Colorado Gives Day! We had a 32% increase in donations from last year and a 23% increase in donor support! We feel so fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful Colorado community. Your generosity yesterday will touch and enhance the lives of […]
As a part of her involvement in Golden, Colorado’s Leadership Golden training, JCLF Executive Director Jo Schantz and her cohort members conceptualized and proceed to create Project STAR – a program that gives homeless and unaccompanied teens at Golden High School basic necessities ranging from RTD passes, laundromat vouchers, food, and a wide range of […]
Jefferson County Library Foundation welcomes donations of books, CDs, VHS tapes, and DVDs in good condition! We’re open Monday – Friday (excluding holidays and special events) from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. to accept donations. It’s always best to call first to make sure someone is available to help you – call 303-403-5075 with your […]
Here are some things not to eat (but fun to read about) on Halloween! There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! by Lucille Colandro The Hallo-Wiener by Dave Pilkey Bone Soup by Cambria Evans Skeleton Hiccups by Margery Cuyler
We were sent this photo of one of our food sponsors’ cupcake art! These cupcakes from Gold Mine Cupcakes in Golden, CO taste as good as they look!
To every person who volunteered for the Whale of a Used Book Sale, to every company who supported their employees in joining us to raise funds for Jeffco Public Library at the Whale Sale, and to every volunteer and organization who generously gives their time, knowledge, and dedication to the Foundation’s mission year-round – none […]