Saturday, March 9, 2013
Books, audiobooks and other interactives tools are now available 24/7 on the library's website.
Jefferson County Library patrons can now 'check out' books online, according to a news release from the library. The library has added three new digital collections of books, audiobooks and interactive videos for children, teens and adults from Tumblebooks Cloud. Take a look at these resources on the JCL web site Click on “Databases” in the drop down menu on the left side of the page. Learn more about the digital collections: Funding was provided by donations to the Jefferson County Library Foundation’s Annual Appeal. Those interested in supporting JCL’s efforts to provide online access to books, audiobooks and videos should consider a donation to the Jefferson County Library Foundation. The Foundation is focused on providing a 21st …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Jefferson County Library’s Northwest Branch received a grant of more than $7,000 to purchase a digital microfilm reader and computer.
Thanks to a new grant, Jefferson County Library’s Northwest Branch will now have a new digital microform reader and accompanying computer. The grant was made available through funds from the Library Services and Technology Act appropriated by Congress and administered by the Institution of Museum and Library Services and the Missouri Secretary of State, according to a press release from the library. The grant of $7,831 will pay 75 percent of the total cost; Friends of the Library – Northwest Branch will cover the remaining costs, according to the release. The Northwest Branch Library’s local history and genealogy department includes many materials on microfilm and microfiche, such as historical Jefferson County newspapers and nineteenth …
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Read about the latest change at the Jefferson County Library - Northwest Branch, which is located in High Ridge.
A new self checkout station has been installed at the Jefferson County Library - Northwest Branch. The library already had two stations, but increasing demand led to the installation of a third, notes a Feb. 23 news release from the library. “Patrons like the option of checking materials out themselves,” stated Cindy Hayes, branch manager, in the release. “They don’t have to wait in line when staff are busy registering new users, or doing other tasks which can be time consuming.” The Northwest Branch is located at 5680 State Road PP in High Ridge. The library gained funding for the station from a grant. It became available through funds from the Library Services and Technology Act appropriated by Congress and administered by the …
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
The library will forgive up to one dollar in fines for each donated food item.
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Saturday, February 16
Jefferson County Library will continue its popular “Food for Fines” amnesty on the final Friday of each month during 2013. The next amnesty date is Feb. 22. Customers with outstanding fines for overdue materials may have their fines erased by donating canned food items. During 2013 the library will forgive up to one dollar infines for each can of food donated. On Jan. 25 the library collected 571 canned food items and waived $512 in overdue fines. During 2012 the library collected a total of 6,827 canned food items and waived $6,362 in overdue fines. All the food collected is donated to area food pantries. There is no limit on the number or amount of fines that can be cleared, but bills for lost or damaged library items, orfines or bills …
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Jefferson County Library relies on donations to offers programs and products for patrons.
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Wednesday, January 23
Library Foundation Acknowledges 2012 Donors The Jefferson County Library Foundation acknowledges the donors who contributed to the Foundation in 2012. During 2012 the Foundation raised $7,938 in corporate grants and personal donations. Since January 1st, the library has received another $700. The Walmart Foundation donated $3000 on behalf of the Arnold, Fenton and High Ridge Walmart Supercenters. The funds were used to purchase “View” players, handheld DVD players with preloaded award-winning content for preschoolers. The three stores donated an additional $900 to pay for a one year trial subscription for “WishList” software that allows individuals and groups to donate to the Library Foundation or Friends online, using a secured credit …
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Amnesty program allows patrons to donate canned goods in lieu of paying outstanding fines
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Saturday, January 12
Jefferson County Library (JCO) will continue its popular “Food for Fines” amnesty on the final Friday of each month during 2013. The first amnesty date for 2013 is Friday, Jan. 25. Customers with outstanding fines for overdue materials may have their fines erased by donating canned food items. During 2013 the library will forgive up to one dollar in fines for each can of food donated. On December 28 the library collected 634 canned food items and waived $582 in overdue fines. During 2012 the library collected a total of 6,827 canned food items and waived $6,362 in overdue fines. Since the library began its Food for Fines program in 2005, JCL patrons have donated 49,941 cans of food to help local …
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Library patrons with outstanding fines for overdue materials may have them erased by donating canned food items.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Jefferson County Library continues to offer its popular “Food for Fines” amnesty on the final Friday of each month during 2012. The next amnesty date is Friday, November 30. Customers with outstanding fines for overdue materials may have their fines erased by donating canned food items. During 2012 the library will forgive up to one dollar in fines for each can of food donated. On October 26 the library collected 671 canned food items and waived $562 in overdue fines. For the first ten months of 2012 the library has collected a total of 5,483 canned food items and waived $5,074 in overdue fines. JCL Director Pam Klipsch says with the holidays and colder weather approaching, food pantries report many Jefferson County…
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Buildings, campus and library-owned vehicles will be smoke-free.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
The Board of Trustees of the Jefferson County Library has adopted a tobacco and smoke-free policy for all library-owned buildings, vehicles and grounds, effective January 1, according to library director Pam Klipsch in a news release from the library. The use of tobacco products or electronic or smokeless cigarettes will be prohibited inside facilities owned or leased by Jefferson County Library, on library-owned property, and in library-owned vehicles. “We are making this change to a tobacco and smoke-free campus because of the concerns expressed by many of our patrons and employees,” Klipsch said in the news release. “We hope this will create a healthier and more welcoming environment for everyone who visits the library.” The current …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The Northwest Branch was the recipient of an extensive toy selection for its Early Childhood Learning Center that was donated by the High Ridge Rotary Club.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The High Ridge Rotary Club played Santa early this year, when they delivered and set up the new Early Childhood Learning Center toy collection at the Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, according to director Pam Klipsch in a news release. The High Ridge Rotarians applied for a $2,000 grant from Rotary International to fund the purchase of the toys for the library. High Ridge Rotary President Retta Susan Tuggle, also serves on the Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees. “When I received word of the grant program this year,” Tuggle said, “I immediately contacted Pam Klipsch to find out if there was something we could do for the library.” Klipsch suggested the toy collection for preschoolers at the library. “I spent sixteen …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
The library announces its free programs for children, teens and adults.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
The Arnold branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road, has cooked up a wide variety of children's and teen programs for October. Story Times will be at 10 a.m and 6 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. The sessions include books and a craft activity centered on a theme. Children are invited to come in costume for the October 29-30 story times for trick-or-treating after the stories. The Story Times are open to all ages. The October meeting of Book Bites: Teen Book Club will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4. Teens will discuss the books they’ve read in the past month while enjoying snacks. Participants are asked to read one teen book before attending the book club meeting. Sign-up requested. Refreshments provided. Children are …
