Building Projects FAQs

  • Arvada Library Redesign

    Similar to other location redesigns, JCPL will be seeking to improve space efficiency and flow, align with future service and community needs, foster increased circulation, provide collaborative areas for conversation and discovery, including a heightened occupancy of study and meeting rooms, and implement modern security systems and design to enhance overall safety.

    Community and stakeholder feedback, along with the program of service, will help inform the layout and future services of the redesigned library.

    Along with outreach to current Arvada Library patrons, JCPL is reaching out through a wide variety of communications channels including print, digital, social media, radio, and more! We’re also working with the local business community to reach customers who frequent the Olde Town Arvada area to gain additional feedback into this project.

    The Arvada Library Redesign project is just getting started! JCPL has brought an architect on board for community engagement and will be kicking off that phase of the project in July 2024. Visit our project webpage to keep in the know about what’s happening. 

    The Arvada Library Redesign project kicks off in July with our robust community engagement and outreach efforts, followed by program of service and site design.

    Construction is currently planned to start in 2025. As we get closer to construction, additional details will be provided on temporary alternative services for the community. Initial plans are for the redesigned library to open to the public in 2026.

    Yes! Outreach materials will be provided in both Spanish and English. Spanish translation will also be provided in each community engagement session and assistive technology can be provided upon request.  

  • South County Library

    Site criteria, which included size, location, convenience, technical requirements, and sustainability and stewardship, were all exceeded with this site (11100 Bradford Rd., Littleton, CO 80127). In addition, the location has an intuitive entryway and parking, potential for outdoor spaces, is adjacent to major thoroughfares, and is near other government services. 

    More information on the factors used to determine our new site can be found in the Recommendation for Site Selection Criteria document.

    JCPL’s site search process encompassed several routes for finding and exploring sites, including JCPL driving tours of the area, working with a commercial realtor, pursuing suggestions from the community and advisory council, conversations with community stakeholders, reviewing Jeffco school closures, and pursuing opportunities for partnerships and sites that were not on the market. 

    JCPL considered 50 properties within five broad categories: Repurposing an industrial building, repurposing a school or place of worship, partnering with a developer for a library combined with affordable housing, using a retail storefront, and purchasing open land.

    In addition to physical and digital library materials, the Library will provide community resources such as meeting space, Wi-Fi, computer access, programs and events, and more. JCPL will conduct facilitated community engagement in early 2025 to give the public an opportunity to provide feedback on desired library services, resources and design.

    This location is conveniently located adjacent to major thoroughfares and on errand routes. Other government services, including a post office, Jefferson County government offices, and a DMV location are located nearby.  

    The building is along the RTD Flex Ride route, which provides scheduled public transportation service six days a week. 

    South Jefferson County will be served by both Columbine Library and the new South Jefferson County Library. Together, these locations will provide this community with more convenient access to library resources, staff and services. 

    At 64,058 square feet and a lot size of 7.04 acres, the current site exceeds original size requirements included in site criteria. While no decisions have been made at this time, the space allows for future expansion or potential partnership opportunities.