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
On Thursday, July 18 the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) Board of Trustees authorized a lease agreement for a new location for the 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.
Next steps for the JCPL team include designing the library space and construction. Completion of these steps is expected in summer of 2025.
Gathering community input was JCPL’s first step in evaluating Conifer Library’s services. The feedback received was shared with the Board of Trustees in a community engagement report at the July 2023 meeting. The Plan for Library Services for the Conifer community was presented to the Board of Trustees at the August 17, 2023 meeting.
Progress Photos
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Board and Public Discussion
This project will be discussed during 2024 Board Meetings. Read about the latest updates, submit a comment to the Board or find attendance information.
Additional Information
Service Area Map
Project Timeline
Related News and Events
Conifer Library Project Location Announcement
Keep in Touch
Have a question or comment about the Conifer Library Project? Contact us via email at coniferproject@jeffcolibrary.org, opens a new window
