Welcome to the Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library.

The Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library is a county-wide organization of volunteers dedicated to enhancing the programs and resources of our libraries. We are people like you who cherish our Jefferson County Libraries and believe our libraries are an indispensable part of the community. We lend our voices, time and resources to insure quality library services. The Friends, working under the auspices of the Jefferson County Library Foundation, help support educational programs such as:

Summer Reading Clubs and other year-round programs in the areas of art, science, and culture to instill the love of literature in children and young adults.

Traveling Children's Library which bring books, materials, and services to children residing in under-served neighborhoods of Jefferson County.

Knott's Kids, a traveling interactive children's program with library books, materials and hands-on activities to create a unique opportunity for kids ages 6-12 to experience the wonder found in the pages of a book.

What's New

SAVE THE DATES! - June 6-8, Baby Whale of a Used Book Sale, Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Come to the Baby Whale of a Used Book Sale and fill your shelves with gently used hardback and paperback bestsellers.You'll also find a great selection of audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, videos, maps and records. Plan to visit our newly expanded "Curiosity Corner" on the lower level of exhibit hall. You'll find "old favorites"--many old and vintage books at affordable prices and "fresh finds"---new and better books as well as thousands of videos that have been recently taken out of the library collection. First 150 people each day that make a purchase at the Curiosity Corner will get a free video and free vintage paperback! Held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Avenue. Hours are Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.

Friends of the Library Bookstore
Click and save at the new Friends of the Library Bookstore! Now you can purchase new books, CDs and DVDs online at a discount. Your purchases will help support valuable children’s literacy programs, including the Traveling Children’s Library, Summer Reading Clubs and Knott’s Kids.

We Love Your Donations!
The Friends of Jefferson County Public Library will make good use of your book donations. Each library has a drop-off point, and the Lakewood Library donation area is open seven days a week from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Questions? Email us at friends@jefferson.lib.co.us.