Conifer Library Opportunity

Conifer Library is an 8,900 sq. ft library located within Conifer High School. Operating as part of the high school, Conifer Library is currently closed to the public during the school day. Outside of school hours, the library opens to the public and operates as a JCPL location. JCPL and Conifer High School have partnered since 1996 to bring library services to students and residents.

As part of our commitment to expanding and improving access to JCPL resources, we are listening to our Conifer area residents and are working to increase access to our library services.

2019 - Added a material return drop in the school’s driveway
2021 - Added a holds locker pick up and material return at the Mountain Resource Center
2021 - Added hours on Sunday mornings
2022 - Piloted expanded daytime summer hours

In early 2022, JCPL was informed of a change in the Conifer High School schedule for the 2023-2024 school year, a change that will affect current library hours and services. In response, JCPL created a critical project in the 2023 strategic plan to evaluate, recommend and implement library services for the Conifer area.

Project Updates

Construction is underway at the new Conifer Library, located at 27122 Main Street in Conifer. The space is in the same retail center as the Safeway on the south side of Highway 285. Construction completion is expected in fall 2025.

JCPL has had an Intergovernmental Agreement to partner with the local high school since 1996. This space will be the first stand-alone library for the Conifer community.

After extensive community engagement, the JCPL Board of Trustees authorized a 10-year lease agreement in July 2024 for the new space.

Project Photos and Design Renderings

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Board and Public Discussion

This project will be discussed during 2025 Board Meetings. Read about the latest updates, submit a comment to the Board or find attendance information.

Board Meeting Information

Design rendering of Children's and Teen Areas, featuring shorter shelves for easier browsing, a service desk and large screens for displays.

Design rendering of entryway, featuring short shelves, warm lighting and comfy seating.

Design rendering of meeting room, featuring long tables and comfortable meeting chairs and large screen for displaying information.

Illustrated map of the new Conifer Library location in relation to the rest of the town.

Internal view of vacant storefront that will be the new home to the Conifer Library, featuring bright, natural light from large windows.

External shot of the new Conifer Library location: a charming, red-brick building with red awnings.

Additional Information

Service Area Map

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Project Timeline

An illustrated project timeline with icons and milestones for Community Engagement Report, Location Selection, Design for Library Services, Construction and Implement Library Services. Construction is outlined in orange, indicating the project is currently in that stage.

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Conifer Library Opportunity