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JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
200 West Lincolnway
Jefferson, Iowa 50129
www.jefferson.lib.ia.us


HOURS
September - May
June - August
Monday
1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
11 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

HOW TO CONTACT US

Adult Library: (515) 386-2835 E-mail: jeflib@netins.net
Children’s Library: (515) 386-4415 E-mail: jeflibr2@netins.net
FAX: (515) 386-8163

Directions to the Jefferson Public Library (MapQuest)

Search for items in the library collection by title, subject, author, or keyword.

Search the Catalog

If you have a card with the Jefferson Public Library and know your password, you may access your account to check the due dates of items you have checked out, renew items, place a reserve on items, and see if you have any overdue fines.

Access My Account

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Jefferson Public Library is to ensure our patrons free access to books, and other resources and services for education, information, and recreation – through a balanced collection of print and non-print resources. We seek to build knowledge, understanding, appreciation and wisdom in our adults, young people, and children. The library serves to help the community grow into adulthood and then seeks to meet the needs of that maturity.

STAFF

Jane Millard, Director / Adult Librarian

Terry Clark, Assistant Director/Children’s Librarian/Bookkeeper

Adult Department

  • Laura Clark, Adult Library Assistant
  • Lorene Hemping, Adult Library Assistant
  • Dorothy Hadley, Adult Library Assistant
  • Tim Riphagen , Shelver
  • Karla Maston , Substitute Library Assistant

Children’s & Youth Department

  • Carrie Boude, Children’s Library Assistant
  • Judy Mohler, Substitute Library Assistant
  • Darrell Pettit, Custodian

HISTORY

The Jefferson Public Library was founded in 1901. A $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation in 1903 enabled the city to construct the existing library building. In 1967, a new addition was built to house the growing collections. Renovations completed in 1990 made the library handicapped accessible. The Galaxy Automation System, which computerized the card catalog and circulation functions of the library, was installed in 1995. In 2005, a new automation system called Polaris was installed, making the library collection accessible via the World Wide Web.

GOVERNANCE

The Jefferson Public Library is an administrative department of the City of Jefferson. Five trustees, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, set library policy. The trustees employ a director and staff who are responsible for the library’s day-to-day operation. The Library Board of Trustees meets on the first Monday after the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm in the adult department of the library.

The policies adopted by the Board of Trustees are available to the public for review at the circulation desk. The board reviews every policy at least once each year.

The Jefferson Public Library is accredited by the State Library of Iowa, meeting the criteria for high quality library service.

Board of Trustees

  • President – Bob Lutz
  • Secretary – Shirley Stapleton
  • Laura Ballard
  • Rose Olhausen
  • Dave Bohnet

General Information

Collections

  • Books
  • Board Books
  • Movies (DVD & VHS)
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Graphic Novels
  • Large Print Books
  • Books on CD & Audiotape
  • Board Games & Puzzles
  • Cakepans & Cookie Cutters
  • Art Prints
  • Travel Packets
  • Puppets
  • Genealogy Resources
  • Yearbooks
  • Teacher Resource Shelf
  • Jefferson Newspapers on microfilm back to 1871
   

Services

  • On-line Catalog
  • Book Drop
  • Books for Babies
  • Children’s Computers
  • Copier & Color Copier
  • Creative Learning Center
  • FAX
  • Grandparent Packets
  • Home Delivery
  • Income Tax Forms
  • Inter-library Loan
  • Internet Computers
  • Investment Information
  • Magazine Exchange
  • Media Equipment Rental (overhead & slide projectors, screen)
  • Meeting Room
  • Memorials
  • Microfilm Reader/Printer
  • Notary Public
  • Open Access
  • Paperback Book Exchange

Programs & Events

  • Storytime – every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
  • National Library Week – every April
  • Summer Reading Program – every June and July
  • National Children’s Book Week – every November
  • Make & Take Craft Days

All programs are free and open to the public. Please call for more information or stop in the library and pick up the monthly newsletter.

Friends of the Library

Yes! A very active Friends of the Library group was formed in 1993. Their purpose is twofold; to serve as the Library’s ambassadors to the community and conduct Library fundraisers. Two annual fundraisers are held: a membership drive, and a used book sale in the library basement, both held in October. Each dollar raised goes back to the Library to help purchase items or support programs over and above the Library’s annual operating budget. Annual memberships are available starting at $2.00. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of the Library, want to learn more about their activities, or want to know the date of the annual used book sale, please visit the library website at www.jefferson.lib.ia.us.

STATISTICS

  • July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
  • 6,038 registered patrons
  • Total yearly circulation: 97,145
    (Circulation=number of items checked out)
  • Total yearly usage: 101,682
    (Usage=use of materials in the library – not checked out)
  • 86 meetings held in the meeting room
  • 7,042 adult computer users and 1,289 juvenile computer users
  • 2,976 reference questions answered
  • 1,232 volunteer hours donated by 294 volunteeers
  • 53,117 total items in the collection
  • 3,190 items added; 2,102 items withdrawn
  • 4,871 users in the Creative Learning Center
  • 22,270 items were checked out by rural residents or other towns in Greene County
  • 1,335 items checked out by out-of-Greene county borrowers
  • 13,207 attended library programs and school class visits

Items Checked Out in 2009 - 2010

  • 66,108 books
  • 25,613 movies
  • 2,293 audio books
  • 643 magazines
  • 1,865 games & puppets
  • 124 cake pans
  • 69 art prints
  • 229 books borrowed on interlibrary loan
  • 148 books loaned to other libraries

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Contact Information
Library
Jane Millard
200 W. Lincolnway St.
Jefferson, IA 50129
Phone: 515/386-2835
Fax: 515/386-8163
jeflib@netins.net


     
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