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Bookmobile Personalizing Service to South Jeffco

by: 
cindy

Residents in South Jefferson County are taking advantage of the JCPL Bookmobile! Each Saturday in the Safeway parking lot at Ken Caryl Ave. and Shaffer Pkwy from 12-4 p.m. the bookmobile makes its weekly visit - and people are beginning to notice.
You can use the Bookmobile for some of our most popular services: checking out and returning materials; placing and picking up holds; and accessing information about other library services. The collection holds more than 2,000 items for people of all ages in a variety of formats—books, DVDs, and audiobooks.

You can also use the Bookmobile as a pickup location for holds and requested items. That means that every Saturday we come to you to deliver your new items and accept your returns.  Just be sure to choose "Bookmobile" in the drop down menu from the catalog using your existing JCPL library card. Don’t have a library card? You can also sign up for one on the Bookmobile.

We are proud to share that we also offer quality programming through the Bookmobile, including a book club and monthly programming in the McDonald’s Play Place. The Bookmobile welcomes members to its new monthly Saturday book club that meets from 1– 2 p.m. on Saturdays in Starbucks at 12512 W Ken Caryl Ave.  The Bookmobile is hosting its first book club discussion over The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis on April 11.  Join the discussion and decide next month’s book selection.  Call 303.275.6173 for more information. 

Coming Soon to a Library by You - Summer Reading 2015

by: 
cindy

We are excited to share this sneak peek at our 2015 Summer Reading program. It’s new and it’s better than ever.

This summer we are challenging Jefferson County to read 1,000,001 minutes. The program is simple – Read. Log your minutes. Win prizes.  You’ll be able to challenge your friends, family and coworkers to join the Summer Reading challenge, too!

Mark your calendar for our free Celebrity Read-a-thon Launch Party

Friday, May 29, 3-6 p.m.
Jefferson County Courts & Administration Building
100 Jefferson County Parkway (MAP

Or visit our website regularly. We’ll be sharing more information about the Summer Reading program in the weeks to come. 

Registration opens May 29

Visit Golden Library's Alternative Services During Construction

by: 
cindy

Golden Library is excited to offer alternative services to our valued patrons while the library is under construction. 

Beginning March 22, the following alternative services will be available:

Bookmobile Visits – For holds, choose “Golden Bookmobile” as your pickup location in the catalog requests. 
Golden Library Parking Lot
12-4 p.m. Sundays
6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

This is a reminder that the Golden Library will be closed for construction from March 20 through June 11. Please remember to pick up any items you have on hold before the library closes at 6 p.m. on March 19.  If you can’t pick up your holds before we close:

  • Beginning March 22, the Bookmobile will visit the Golden Library parking lot three times a week (on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays). During these bookmobile stops you will be able to pick up your holds, check out new items, and return items. All items currently on hold that are not picked up by the close of business on March 19 will be transferred automatically to the Golden Bookmobile stop, unless you change the pickup location. You can change the pickup location online in My Account or by calling 303-235-5275.

Once the Library is closed:

  • You can have current and future holds delivered to the Golden Bookmobile stop by choosing "Golden Bookmobile" as your pickup location. Or, you can have your holds delivered to an alternative library location.
  • Items will be held for seven days. If you have items that are “Ready for Pick-Up” at the Golden Bookmobile stop but are unable to make it, please call 303-235-5275 and staff will be able to assist you with extending the time. 
  • Library book drops will be closed. You may return items to the Golden Bookmobile stop or an alternative library location.

If you have other questions relating to your holds please speak with a staff member at the Golden Library or call 303-235-5275.

For interim updates on the construction and information on where to find alternative services and programs, visit jeffcolibrary.org/goldenremodel.

Storytimes – early literacy experiences for children and caregivers
Golden Community Center
1470 Tenth Street
Wednesdays and Saturdays, March 25-May 30
(No Storytimes on May 2)
10:15 a.m., Wednesdays (Babytime)
11:00 a.m., Wednesdays (Toddler Time)
10:30 a.m., Saturdays (All Ages)

Teen Advisory Board Meetings
Golden High School Library
701 24th Street, Golden
4 p.m., second Wednesday of every month

DIY Explorers Club – for kids in grades 5-8
Golden High School Library
701 24th Street, Golden
4 p.m., third Thursday of every month

Adult Book Group – everyone welcome
Starbuck’s, 17224 South Golden Road, Golden
6 p.m., third Tuesday of every month

Young Reader’s Fun Club – for kids 8-11
Astor House, 822 12th Street, Golden
4 p.m., fourth Wednesday of every month

The library – with a fresh, new look -- is expected to reopen at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 12. For interim updates on the construction and information on where to find alternative services and programs, visit http://jeffcolibrary.org/locations/golden-remodel-updates.

 

Spring Break Fun

by: 
cindy

Spring break fun is just around the corner! Drop in for any of these programs and make it a great spring break!

At Columbine Library:

Recycle It!
12:30 – 7 pm  Monday, March 23
Create something crafty using recycled materials. Ages: K – 5th.

LEGO Club!
12:30 – 5 p.m.  Tuesday, March 24
Join us for a special edition of the monthly LEGO Club. Open to builders of all ages! Stick to the theme or build your own creation to tell us a story.

Fold It!
12;30 – 4:30 p.m.  Wednesday, March 25
Create your favorite origami pieces. Ages: K - 5th.

Paint It!
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.  Thursday, March 26
Create an exciting art project. K – 5th.

Game It!
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.  Friday, March 27
Play a new or classic board game. Ages: K – 5th.

Grow It!
12:30 – 7 p.m.  Monday, March 30
Plant your very own chia pet. Take it home and watch it grow. PLEASE BRING A SOCK FOR THIS PROJECT.  Ages: K – 5th.

At Arvada Library:

Join us for movies, LEGOs, and learning how to craft lights for our bikes!

Movie: Big Hero 6
1 p.m. Monday. March 23

LEGO Play
1 p.m.  Tuesday, March 24

Make Something: Bike Lights
1 p.m.  Thursday, March 26

Movie: Boxtrolls
1 p.m.  Friday, March 27

Live Action Minecraft
6 p.m.  Friday, March 27

At Standley Lake Library:

Standley Lake Scribes
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21
All writer’s welcome; this creative writing group focuses on fun challenges and group play! Grades: 5th – 12th
 
Movie: The Boxtrolls
2 p.m. Wednesday, March 25
All ages welcome!
 
Movie: Into the Woods
2 p.m. Friday, March 27
All ages welcome!
 
LEGO CLUB
1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 28
In the teen room! Grades: 5th – 12th
 
Teen Yoga & Craft
2 – 3 pm Sunday, March 21
Grades: 5th – 12th

Prom Swap is On

by: 
cindy

Thank you, Jefferson County! Your generosity is enabling Prom Swap to go on. We received hundreds of dress donations and now we're ready for our teens to either swap their dress for new-to-them dresses, or they “buy” something with canned goods.  Prom Swap items "cost" an equal trade, or five cans per dress, two for shoes, one per accesssory. Donations benefit Florence Crittenton High School and the Jeffco Action Center.    

12 noon  Sunday, March 15, 2015
Belmar Library

12 - 4:45 p.m. Saturday, March 28
Columbine Library

 

 

Make a Mosaic Peace Sign

by: 
cindy

It's craft time! Tweens and teens (5th - 12th grades) are invited to create a beautiful mosaic peace sign. Hang your art on your wall at home or give as a gift. In the Standley Lake Library Teen Room. Ages 10-18.

2 p.m. Saturday, March 14

Standley Lake Library

March Madness Book Sale - March 6 - 8

by: 
cindy

Here’s your chance to come on out and get some books!  All fiction hardbacks are just $1.  Sunday is Bag Day and for just $6 you can fill a grocery-sized bag with as many books as you can fit inside.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7
12 – 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8

Arvada Library

For more information call 303.403.5075.

 

More LEGOS at the Library

by: 
Rebecca

What's the latest things for kids and teens? LEGOs at the Library! These popular programs are now offered at eight Jefferson County Library locations, including Arvada, Belmar, Columbine, Conifer, Edgewater, Evergreen, Golden and Standley Lake. We provide the LEGOs® and the kids provide the energy and imagination. The end result? Fun and engaging practice in problem solving, design and building stuff.

From monthly meetings to individual events, it's likely we have a LEGO program to fit your needs. Times and locations.

Last Chance to Write Us a Love Letter

by: 
Rebecca

We've been getting wonderful love letters from patrons.

Here are a few excerpts:

"...Through you and your stories, I have learned about myself and the world around me, excelled in nearly every area of school, and grown up inside your walls. Reading has always, and forever will be, a part of my life thanks to you. And for this reason I can say without any shame, regret, or self loathing, that I love reading, and I LOVE YOU. YES YOU. I am who I am today because of you and I would never want to be anyone else."      -- Aspen B.

"...When I ask my 5 year grandson if he wants to go to the library....he always says with excitement....YES! He will always comment when we pass the library, "there's MY library". He knows where the frog is, knows that he can add to the libraries decorations by going to the craft table.....he knows his library is a special place for movies and books. He enjoys looking down tunnel to watch returned items cascade down belt, as he encourages me to watch them disappear, simple pleasure of sharing. How many of us get excited as we check out books all stacked together as the machine magically gives him each name..another simple pleasure of his. Yes, we big people sometimes overlook the simple pleasures in life that can be found at the library. Thanks to MY library..."      -- Ines B.

"...I've never done this before. Written a love letter, I mean. You have done so much for me, whether it be self esteem help, new friendships, or help at school. Self image. A prominent part in any girl's life (and guys, too...) The books you have can range from non-fiction, to fantasy, to realistic fiction and so on. These books show normal chracaters changing the world. Even science books. I read them and realize that someone out there discovered the law of gravity, or a certain type of fish, even. These books prove that we, as people, can do anything. That, I think, is an important thing for everyone to know -- including myself. Because of you, I am happier, stable and much more confident...."    -- Lily Stensland

I could go on and on. The submissions have all been great.

But what about you? Has the library changed your life, not only by introducing you to a love of reading, but on a more practical level? There's still time to share your story! Send us your love letter by the close of business on Feb. 14. The top ten letters will be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift card, compliments of the Library Foundation.

Send your letter to:

Communications, 10200 W. 20th, Lakewood, CO 80215
or
rebecca.winning@jeffcolibrary.org
or
leave it with your local librarian.

Letters must be received by close on business on Feb. 14, and the winner will be announced March 1.

Hoopla Update

by: 
Rebecca

Our new digital download service, Hoopla, has been wildly successful, surpassing all of our expectations. Nearly 2,000 patrons have signed up to access this collection, and they have checked out 4,469 items -- all in the first month!

Unfortunately, the unexpected high demand is putting stress on our budget. Due to financial constraints, we're going to have to limit the number of downloads we allow on any given day.

Hoopla charges the library each time a patron checks out an item. The library budgets a given amount to Hoopla every day. Once that limit is reached no one can check out anything from Hoopla until the next “day” starts, which is at 5 p.m.

If you try to download an item after we've reached our daily limit, you'll receive the following message from Hoopla: "Our daily limit has been reached. Please continue to browse, add to favorites, and come back tomorrow."

We apologize for the inconvenience, but be patient! You should be able to download after 5 p.m., when the next new "day" begins.
 

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