Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

Install the Boundless app and log in

• In the app store on your device, search for “Boundless” and follow the prompts to install it. You will need your Apple ID or Google Play Store username and password.
• Once the app is installed, open it and search for "Jefferson County Public Library" at the Welcome screen, then tap on Jefferson County Public Library (make sure the address is in Colorado).
• Enter your Jefferson County Public Library card number (Library ID), and tap log in or sign in.

 Profiles

• Similar to many popular online streaming services, you will now have the option to create up to five profiles under a single library card for a more personalized experience based on age. For example, teen profiles display only young adult or children’s materials, and kid profiles only display children’s materials. A main Profile must exist, but extra Profiles are completely optional and can be added or deleted at any time. 
  
• Enter a profile by tapping on it.

Search or Browse

• Use the search box at the top to search for a title, author, or keyword. Use the refine/equalizer icon () in the top right to filter and sort the search results.
• Or, tap on the Browse icon at the bottom and use the refine/equalizer icon () to filter by subject, genre, format, availability, etc.
• The format (e-book or audiobook) is indicated at the bottom of each book jacket.
• When the book jacket has a diagonal banner that says Waitlist, the title is checked out and you may place a hold. Titles without that banner are available for check out.

 Check Out and Read/Listen

• When you find an available title, tap on the cover and then tap Checkout. The title will download automatically and then open. If it does not, tap Download.
• To read or listen to your title, tap on My Shelf, then Checkouts, then tap Read/Listen or Continue.
• When reading an e-book, tap anywhere on the screen to reveal menu options such as table of contents, bookmarks, adjusting font size and type, etc.
• When listening to an audiobook, use the menu items at the top and bottom to adjust audio speed, bookmark, or set a sleep timer.
• To close the book, tap on the screen and then the back arrow. Your place is automatically bookmarked.

You may check out 20 titles at one time.

Place a hold

• To place a hold on a title that is checked out, tap on the cover and tap Place Hold. If you entered an email address in your profile, you’ll receive an email notice when your hold is ready to check out.
• Once the title is ready to check out, go to My Shelf, then Holds and tap Checkout next to the title.

You may have 20 titles on hold at one time. You have three days to check out a hold once it becomes available for you.

Early returns and renewing

• Items are automatically returned after 21 days and there are no late fees. To return a title early, tap on My Shelf, then Checkouts. Tap on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the book jacket, then Return and Ok.
• If a title does not have holds, you will be able to renew it within three days of its due date. To renew, tap on My Shelf, then Checkouts. Tap on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the book jacket, then Renew. Next, to reactivate the title, tap the three dots again and Remove, then Download Now.

After you search for something in the catalog and you are looking at the search results, you should see a green Place Hold button next to each format.

1. Click Place Hold across from the format you would like.
2. After you click Place Hold, you will be prompted to log into your account, if you were not already logged in.
3. Next, you will be asked to select the library where you would like to pick it up.
4. Click Place Hold a second time to confirm.
5. If the title is available, we will find it and send it over to your library within several days. If the title has a hold list, you will now be in line.
6. You will receive an email or phone call when your hold is ready to pick up. The item will be held for you for 7 days at library buildings and 3 days at holds lockers, including the day of the notification.

• You can enable Single-Click Holds in your Account Settings to skip the location selection step.
• You can also place holds on some e-content.
• To see your list of Holds anytime, click on Log In / My Account, then select On Hold.

By default, we keep no record of what you check out. If you want the system to start keeping track, you need to enable Borrowing History in your account, under My Settings. This feature is not retroactive; it begins with the first item you return after you enable the setting.

Please be aware: If your Borrowing History has been enabled, and you disable it, your records will be permanently erased.

After you enable your Borrowing History, it will exist as a raw list in your account. It will continue to track everything you check out, after you return it, with the exception of Prospector loans, interlibrary loans, and e-content. Learn more about using your Completed Shelf alongside your Borrowing History here.

The easiest way to search the library catalog is to type one or more words in the search box at the top of the page, and then click the Search button (the magnifying glass).

You can enter titles, authors, keywords, subjects, or a combination of all, in this search box.

After you search, you can use the filters on the left side of the page to narrow down the results. There are filters for format, availability, audience, language, and publication date, among others.

The catalog recognizes certain keywords and automatically applies filters accordingly. For example, if you search for “new kids dvds” the search gives you DVDs for children that were recently added to the collection. The search will recognize format, audience, language and "new to the library." This also works with “Spanish books” or “new music cds.”

Note: On a smaller screen, the search box will collapse to a magnifying glass icon to save space. Just click or tap on the magnifying glass to open the search box.

After you get a new library card, you will need to complete a one-time registration process to take full advantage of everything the library catalog can do, and create a unique username. An easy-to-remember username gives you quick access to your account if your library card isn’t handy. After you register, you can log in with either your username or your library card number, whichever you prefer.

1. To get started, click on the purple Log In / My Account button at the top right hand side of the screen to open the drop-down menu. Then click on the green Log In / Register button.
2. Enter your library card number and PIN. See these tips if you are having trouble with your PIN.
3. You should see a Welcome message. If your name and date of birth are correct, click continue.
4. Next, create a unique username. Your username will be visible to other users if you review items or share lists (since we wouldn't want to display your library card number publicly). You can use your username or your library card number to log in from now on.
5. Then check the boxes to accept the Terms, Conditions, and Policies. Click Complete Account Setup. You are all set!

Most items fall under two checkout periods: 21 days and 7 days.

21 days: books, Lucky Day books, Lending & Express books, e-books, books on disc, downloadable and streaming audiobooks, nonfiction DVDs and TV Shows, Playaways, most Prospector loans, most Interlibrary Loans, Stories to Go bags

7 days: DVD movies, Lucky Day DVD movies, Lending & Express DVD movies, music CDs, streaming music, Wi-Fi hotspots, print magazines

Outliers include our Book Club Kits (6 weeks), Chromebooks (60 days), Hoopla and Kanopy streaming content, among others. Please see Library Card Rules for a full detailed list.

How do I get a library card?
Colorado residents who are 17 years of age or older can register for a Jefferson County Public Library account by visiting any of our full-service locations with a current photo ID with them. Residents who are under 17 may do so with a parent or guardian who has current photo ID with them.

You can also apply for a digital library card online. If your name and address are verified, you will be issued a card that matches your eligibility. If your identity cannot be verified, you will receive a temporary library card that can be converted to a permanent card by bringing your photo ID to any of our locations within three weeks.
Acceptable forms of ID for users 17+ to register for new library card:
• State issued Driver’s License, ID card or digital ID in the MyColorado app
• Passport, Military ID, or Matricula Consular card
• University or School ID
Your ID doesn’t need to list CO address, but new registrants must have an address in Colorado.

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.

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.

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

In a browser, visit our Boundless collection: jeffco.boundless.baker-taylor.com. If you checked out a title from our main library catalog, please go to jeffco.boundless.baker-taylor.com. Click Sign In (top right), then enter your library card number.

Profiles

• Similar to many popular online streaming services, you will now have the option to create up to five profiles under a single library card for a more personalized experience based on age. For example, teen profiles display only young adult or children’s materials, and kid profiles only display children’s materials. A main Profile must exist, but extra Profiles are completely optional and can be added or deleted at any time. 
• Enter a profile by clicking on it.

Search or Browse

• Use the search box at the top to look for a title, author, or keyword. Use the filters on the left to filter and sort the search results.
• Or, from the menu at the top left, select Browse. Use the filters on the left to filter by subject, genre, format, availability, etc.
• The format (e-book or audiobook) is indicated at the bottom of each book jacket.
• When the book jacket has a diagonal banner that says Waitlist, the title is checked out and you may place a hold. Titles without that banner are available for check out.

 Check Out and Read/Listen

• When you find an available title, click on the cover and then Checkout.
• Under your checked out title, click Read or Listen to open the title. You might need to allow pop-ups.
• For e-books, click anywhere in the screen to reveal menu items at the top right, table of contents at the top left, and a progress bar along the bottom. Use the menu items to change font size, use bookmarks, or search within the text.
• To download an e-book for offline reading, click the three horizontal lines on the top left to see the Main Menu. (Only e-books can be accessed offline at this time.)
  • Click Offline Access and wait for it to download. You will get a success message. Some browsers will ask you if it's okay to store files on your computer, and you need to select Yes.
  • Create a browser bookmark so you can return later to the book.
  • When you use the bookmark to return to the book, you will be prompted to enter your Library ID (your library card number).
• For audiobooks, use the menu items at the top right to adjust audio speed, bookmark, or set a sleep timer.
• It is not currently possible to download audiobooks for offline listening.
• To close the book, close the browser tab. Your place is automatically bookmarked.

You may check out 20 titles at one time.

Place a Hold

• To place a hold on a title that is checked out, click on the cover and click Place Hold. If you entered an email address in your profile, you’ll receive an email notice when your hold is ready to check out.
• Once the title is ready to check out, click on My Shelf, then Holds, and then Checkout.

You may have 20 titles on hold at one time. You have three days to check out a hold once it becomes available for you.

Early Returns and Renewing

• Items are automatically returned after 21 days and there are no late fees. To return a title early, tap on My Shelf, then Checkouts. Tap on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the book jacket, then Return and Ok.
• If a title does not have holds, you will be able to renew it within three days of its due date. To renew, tap on My Shelf, then Checkouts. Tap on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the book jacket, then Renew. Next, to reactivate the title, tap the three dots again and Remove, then Download Now.

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

In the browser on your device, visit our Boundless collection: jeffco.boundless.baker-taylor.com. Tap Sign In in the top right, then enter your library card number.

Profiles

• Similar to many popular online streaming services, you will now have the option to create up to five profiles under a single library card for a more personalized experience based on age. For example, teen profiles display only young adult or children’s materials, and kid profiles only display children’s materials. A main Profile must exist, but extra Profiles are completely optional and can be added or deleted at any time. 
  
• Enter a profile by clicking on it.

Search or Browse

• To search: Use the search box at the top to look for a title, author, or keyword. Use the refine/equalizer icon () to filter and sort the search results.
• To browse: From the menu at the top left, select Browse. Use the refine/equalizer icon () to filter by subject, genre, format, availability, etc.
• The format (e-book or audiobook) is indicated at the bottom of each book jacket.
• When the book jacket has a diagonal banner that says Waitlist, the title is checked out and you may place a hold. Titles without that banner are available for check out.

 Check Out and Read/Listen

• When you find an available title that you would like to check out, tap on the cover and then tap Checkout.
• Under your checked out title, tap Read or Listen to open the book.
• For e-books, tap anywhere in the screen to reveal menu items at the top right, table of contents at the top left, and a progress bar along the bottom. Use the menu items to change font size, use bookmarks, or search within the text.
• To download an e-book for offline reading, tap the three horizontal lines on the top left to see the Main Menu. (Only e-books can be accessed offline at this time.)
  • Select Offline Access and wait for it to download. You will get a success message.
  • Create a browser bookmark so you can return later to the book, or add the page to your home screen.
    • On iOS devices, tap the share icon, then Add to Homescreen.
    • On Android devices, tap the menu (might be three dots at top or bottom) and selecting Add to Bookmarks or Add to Homescreen.
  • When you use the bookmark or icon on the homscreen to return to the book, you will be prompted to enter your Library ID (your library card number).
• For audiobooks, use the menu items at the top right to adjust audio speed, bookmark, or set a sleep timer.
• It is not currently possible to download audiobooks for offline listening.
• To close the book, close the browser tab. Your place is automatically bookmarked.

You may check out 20 titles at one time.

 Place a Hold

• To place a hold on a title that is checked out, tap on the cover and tap Place Hold. If you entered an email address in your profile, you’ll receive an email notice when your hold is ready to check out.
• Once the title is ready to check out, tap on My Shelf, then Holds, and then Checkout.

You may have 20 titles on hold at one time. You have three days to check out a hold once it becomes available for you.

 Early Returns and Renewing

• Items are automatically returned after 21 days and there are no late fees. To return a title early, tap on My Shelf, then Checkouts. Tap on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the book jacket, then Return and Ok.
• If a title does not have holds, you will be able to renew it within three days of its due date. To renew, tap on My Shelf, then Checkouts. Tap on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the book jacket, then Renew. Next, to reactivate the title, tap the three dots again and Remove, then Download Now.

Your library account has a handy feature called your Completed Shelf. While your Borrowing History is an automatically created list of every physical item (except for Prospector and ILL) you have checked out, your Completed Shelf is a list that you control. That means your Completed Shelf can be an accurate history of what you’ve actually read/listened to/watched, plus it has more features than the static Borrowing History list. You can sort and filter the Shelf, add tags or private notes to each item, and be alerted that an item is on your Completed Shelf while you are searching or browsing the catalog.

• If you have an existing Borrowing History list, we recommend moving it to your Completed Shelf all at once, which can be done page by page, 50 items at a time. When you are looking at your Borrowing History, you should see these options:

• In the future, as you check out and return items, you can pull up your Borrowing History in your account on a regular basis and transfer individual items onto your different Shelves. When you are looking at your recent Borrowing History, just click on Completed to the right of a title to add it to that shelf (if you completed it), or click on the dropdown arrow to select For Later (if you did not get a chance to finish it and want to check it out again later) or In Progress.

• E-content checkouts will not be automatically recorded in your Borrowing History, but you can add them manually to your Completed Shelf. When you are logged in and searching the catalog, simply click on For Later to the right of the title to add it to your For Later Shelf, or click the dropdown arrow to select In Progress or Completed.

Yes, we do! In the app store on your device, search for and install the "Beanstack tracker" app. Tap "Find your school or library." If you already registered on a computer, just sign in and start logging. Or select Sign Up and get the whole family registered.

When you are ready to begin logging, tap the plus sign.

• To log reading minutes, select Reading, then select a Reader, and then select a logging method for reading (Log Without a Title is the quickest).
• To log an activity, select Activity, then select a Reader, tap on Activities and Challenges, and then tap on the green plus sign next to the activity that you accomplished.

Your logging will be tracked whether you use the website or the app.

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Temporary library cards expire after three weeks. Please visit any of our full-service locations with your photo ID to get your permanent library card. If you are unable to visit us, please request information about home service.

If you have used e-books or downloadable audiobooks with your temporary card number, please let a staff member know when you get your permanent card, or contact us anytime. We might need to update your accounts.

If you have a permanent card, and you see a message about expiration, please contact us.

Most items that are eligible for renewal will renew automatically, up to 12 times. Lucky Day items, material on hold for other people, and some other items will not renew. Lending and Express materials will auto-renew one time. Please consult this page to determine what types of materials are renewable.

If you want to control your renewals yourself, that is still an option: from jeffcolibrary.org, click on Log In/My Account, then Checked Out, then enter your library card number or username and PIN. Items are automatically sorted by due date. There are several options for renewing.

• You can renew items individually by clicking on the Renew button near the title:

• You can renew multiple titles at once by clicking in the check boxes to the left of each title and using the options on the purple bar at the bottom of the screen:

• You can renew in batches, using the left menu to select Overdue, Due Soon, or Due Later. Click the "Select [#] items" checkbox, then use the Manage Items bar at the bottom of the screen.

Current equipment lists are available on each booking page.

Study Room booking pages:
Arvada Library
Belmar Library
Columbine Library
Edgewater Library
Evergreen Library
Golden Library
Lakewood Library
Standley Lake Library

Meeting Room booking pages:
Arvada Library
Belmar Library
Columbine Library
Evergreen Library
Golden Library
Lakewood Library
Standley Lake Library

Features include:

• Shelves: Shelves give you a way to keep track of everything you have read, watched or listened to, track what you are currently reading, watching or listening to, or what you want to borrow in the future. Your Shelves can be public or private. You can add items to your Shelves from just about anywhere when you are logged in. Look for the “For Later" button near the "Place Hold" button.
  • Your Completed Shelf is where you can store everything you’ve read, watched or listened to.
  • Your In Progress Shelf is the place for what you are reading, watching or listening to right now.
  • Your For Later shelf is like a wish list, a place to keep track of the books, movies and music you’d like to borrow in the future.
• Single-click holds: Pick your favorite or most convenient library location. With just one click, your holds will be sent to that library.
• Lists: A list is a collection of titles related to a topic or idea of your choosing. You can create lists for yourself (e.g. Vegetarian Cookbooks I Want to Remember, Books We Loved When My Children were Toddlers) or for other people (e.g. Emily Should Read These Books This Year, These Titles Can Get You Started with your Research), and they can be set to private or public. Lists are another way to explore the catalog and find new recommendations. Search the Catalog by List (change the second dropdown from Keyword to List) to find lists made by library staff and patrons around the world. To create your own List, select Lists from the menu under your username in your account. Click Create a New List, select the type of list you want to create, and give it a title and description. Click "+ Add to List" to add catalog titles or website URLs. When you have added all your titles, click Finished Editing. Choose who can see your list, then click Publish.
• Ratings and Reviews: Share what you think about anything in the collection.
• Profile: Set up a personalized profile to share your recommendations. You can also choose to follow other users if you like their lists and reviews.

If you lose your library card and there is a chance someone else could find it and use it, please contact us to let us know, and a block will be placed on your account. The next time you come into the Library, bring your photo ID, and we can get you set up with a new library card number.

If your library card is misplaced but most likely still in your possession, use the Forgot Card Number link from this page to have your card number emailed to you.

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.

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. 

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

Install Adobe Digital Editions

1. Download and install Adobe Digital Editions (www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions) on your computer. Follow prompts to complete installation.
2. When the “Setup Assistant” displays, click Continue.
3. Click Get an Adobe ID online.
4. Your internet browser will open. Click Create an Adobe ID account.
5. Follow the prompts and click Continue.
6. Go back to the Adobe Setup window on your computer and enter your Adobe ID and password. Click Activate and Finished.

Sign In to your Boundless Account

In a browser, go to our Boundless collection: jeffco.boundless.baker-taylor.com. Click Sign In in the top right, then enter your library card number.

Profiles

• Similar to many popular online streaming services, you will now have the option to create up to five profiles under a single library card for a more personalized experience based on age. For example, teen profiles display only young adult or children’s materials, and kid profiles only display children’s materials. A main Profile must exist, but extra Profiles are completely optional and can be added or deleted at any time. 
  
• Enter a profile by clicking on it.

Search, Browse, Check Out, Place Hold

• Use the search box at the top to look for a title, author, or keyword. Use the filters on the left to filter and sort the search results.
• Or, from the menu at the top left, select Browse. Use the filters on the left to filter by subject, genre, format, availability, etc.
• The format (e-book or audiobook) is indicated at the bottom of each book jacket. (Make sure you are looking only at e-books.)
• When the book jacket has a diagonal banner that says Waitlist, the title is checked out and you may place a hold. Titles without that banner are available for check out.
• When you find an available title, click on the cover and then Checkout.

You may check out 20 titles at one time. You may have 20 titles on hold at one time, and you have three days to check out a hold once it becomes available for you.

Download and Transfer

1. Click on the three dots at the bottom of the book cover, or on the down arrow next to the Read button and select Download. (If necessary, use the menu at the top left to select My Shelf and then Checkouts to get back to your checked out title.)
2. After the file downloads to your computer, open the file and it should automatically launch Adobe Digital Editions (ADE).
3. Select the Library view.
4. Connect your reader to your computer with its cord.
5. Your reader should appear in the navigation on the left.
6. Click and drag the book to your device.
7. Safely eject your e-reader. Books can be found in My Documents, My Files, or in a Digital Editions folder.

Early Returns and Renewing

• Items are automatically returned after 21 days and there are no late fees. To return a title early, use the left menu to select My Shelf, then Checkouts. Click on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the book jacket, then Return and Ok.
• If a title does not have holds, you will be able to renew it within three days of its due date. To renew, use the left menu to select My Shelf, then Checkouts. Click on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the book jacket, then Renew. Next, to reactivate the title, click the three dots again and Remove, then Download Now.

Nook Glowlight Plus and Nook Color - Special instructions:

1. Instead of clicking and dragging in Adobe Digital Editions, right-click the e-book in ADE and click Show File in Explorer (Windows) or Show File in Finder (Mac).
2. Drag the e-book file from the folder that opens to the My Files folder of your NOOK. Your NOOK will appear as a removable device in the left-hand side of the Explorer or Finder window.
3. Find the newly transferred e-book on your NOOK under Library > My Files.

Nook GlowLight 3 and GlowLight Plus 7.8"- Special instructions:

1. Connect your Nook to your computer.  
2. Open Adobe Digital Editions. (You may need to click “Turn On” on your Nook screen for the device to be recognized by ADE. If Windows File Explorer opens when you “turn on” the Nook, close the Explorer window.)
3. Click and drag the book to your Nook.
4. Click on the Gear icon next to “Devices” and click on “Authorize” to authorize the device with your ADE account.
5. Eject your Nook from your computer.
6. You must now add your Adobe ID credentials to your Nook.
7. Click the upper right corner of the status bar to open Quick settings and click on “See All Settings.”
8. Open “My Account.”
9. Click “Adobe DRM Setting” (You will see your email & ADE ID number listed under “Authorized Adobe IDs, but you still need to add your password in the next step.)
10. Click on  “Add Adobe ID”  and enter your Adobe ID  (email) and password.

After you install MyJCPL from the app store on your device, you will need to enter your library card number or username, and your four-digit PIN. Please let us know if you need help.

Your Borrowing History is a static, raw list in your account that cannot be manipulated. However, if you have transferred your Borrowing History to your Completed Shelf, you can sort that list using the "Sort by” drop down menu, and you can filter using the options on the left side of the screen. You can also add private notes about titles, or add tags that will help you filter your list. Searching is not currently possible, but sorting, tagging and filtering are helpful.

Exporting is not currently available from your raw Borrowing History list or Completed Shelf, but your reading history can still be exported from your account in Classic Catalog.

Los residentes de Colorado que tengan 17 años o más pueden registrarse para obtener una cuenta en la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Jefferson visitando cualquiera de nuestras ubicaciones y presentando una identificación con foto actual. Los residentes menores de 17 años pueden registrarse acompañados por uno de sus padres o tutor, quien lleve consigo una identificación con foto actual.

También puedes solicitar una tarjeta digital de la biblioteca en línea. Si tu nombre y dirección son verificados, se te emitirá una tarjeta de biblioteca según tu elegibilidad. Si no se puede verificar tu identidad, recibirás una tarjeta temporal, la cual podrás convertir en una tarjeta permanente presentando tu identificación con foto en cualquiera de nuestras ubicaciones dentro de un plazo de tres semanas.

Formas aceptables de identificación para mayores de 17 años que deseen obtener una nueva tarjeta de biblioteca:
- Licencia de conducir, tarjeta de identificación del estado o identificación digital de la aplicación MyColorado.
- Pasaporte, identificación militar o matrícula consular
- Identificación universitaria o escolar

No es necesario que tu identificación tenga una dirección en Colorado, Sin embargo, para registrarte por primera vez, debes residir en Colorado.

Children under the age of 13 cannot receive messages from other members, nor can they send messages. This is a security feature designed to protect children.

For users in the United States, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act requires websites that collect personal information from children to obtain parental consent. For this reason, children are not allowed to display their real names, nor can they type their own usernames, enter comments, or add other kinds of content that require typing, since these could be used inappropriately. Children can add star ratings, age suitability and similar titles, and they can create lists using pre-defined titles. To generate a username, a child can select a combination of color and animal name.

At the end of the month in which a child turns 13, his or her account will automatically have the same privileges and features as an adult account. The system does not store exact birth dates, so the change occurs at the end of the month, rather than on the actual birthday.

If you are the parent or guardian of a child under 13 years old, you can give permission for your child to create lists and add reviews and comments on the website. In your account, choose My Settings. Under Profile, click Child account permissions.

If you have not logged in your account previously, or if you are not sure about your account credentials, try entering your library card number and your 4-digit birth year here.

• If the purple rectangle in the top right changes to display your username, you are logged in.
• If you see a “Welcome” message, follow prompts to continue setting up your online library account.
• If you see “The username or PIN is incorrect. Please try again,” don't click on "Forgot your PIN?" Instead, use this PIN Reset Request. Enter your library card number there and go to your email. Follow prompts from the email to set up a new PIN. Click the purple Continue button, enter your card number and PIN again. You will either see your account Dashboard or a Welcome message. If you see "Welcome," follow prompts to set up your account.

In the future, you can log in with your card number or username and PIN, and the "Forgot your PIN?" link will provide quick help via email. If you don’t have an email address in your account, please contact us for assistance. 

A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a four-digit number used when accessing your library account online.

Using a PIN along with your library card number adds an extra layer of security to your account. If you lose your card or someone obtains your library card number, a PIN helps prevent unauthorized use of your library account. If someone is able to access your library account, they can see your library history, such as what items you have checked out or on hold, your personal contact information like name and phone number, and they can check out items to your account and not return them, resulting in replacement fees on your account.

We send an email notice or a voicemail two days before an item is due. We also send an overdue notice at one, two, and three weeks overdue. If your item is 4 weeks or more overdue, the replacement cost will be billed to your account. This and any associated charges will be removed from your account once the item(s) is/are returned. We do not charge replacement fees for overdue children's items.

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. 

You can choose whether you would like to receive hold notifications and overdue courtesy notices via email or phone. Please contact us if you would like to change your current preference.

Android Tutorial | iOS Tutorial

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

1. Go to the app store on your device, search for Freegal Music and install it.
2. Enter your zip code and select Jefferson County Public Library.
3. Enter your library card number and PIN. (Need help with your PIN?)
4. Tap Search (magnifying glass) at the bottom of the screen to search for songs, artists, or albums. Tap Browse at the bottom of the screen to browse songs, genres, albums, etc.
5. To play a song, tap the play button. Tap Stream album to play the whole album.
6. To download a song, tap the menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the title, then Download.
7. To create a Playlist, tap My Music at the bottom, then Playlists, then Create a Playlist.
8. The music you download will be accessible via the My Music folder at the bottom.

Note:  Enjoy unlimited streaming with an internet connection, and three song downloads (for offline use) per week.

Video tutorial

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

1. Go to our Freegal page (jeffcolibrary.freegalmusic.com) and click Log In. Enter your library card number and PIN. (Need help with your PIN?)
2. Search or browse by song, genre, artist, album, etc.
3. Click the Play button to preview a song. Click Stream to listen.
4. To download a song, click on the Download icon (downward arrow), or menu (three vertical dots) > Download. Click Save when the File Download window opens.
5. Save to iTunes, Windows Media Player, or your desktop.
6. Play the song from iTunes, Windows Media Player, or click and drag it to your MP3 player.
7. To create a playlist, click on My Music, then Playlists. Click on the plus icon to create a new Playlist.

Note:  Enjoy unlimited streaming with an internet connection, and three song downloads (for offline use) per week.

You can change your email address, username, or PIN after logging into your library account and selecting My Settings. To change your name, address or phone number on your account, please contact us, and we'll be happy to help.

Our catalog has some great social features for people who want to connect with other readers. However, not everyone wants to participate and some people would rather keep their reading activities private. The good news is that you have control over what gets shared with others.

To change your privacy settings, log into your account and select My Settings.

Scroll down to the Privacy section. Click Change under My Shelves and/or My Feeds and choose what you would like to keep private. Check all boxes if you want to keep everything private for your account.

In both cases, make your selection then click "Save Changes."

These settings can be changed at any time.

If you don’t want an item you have requested to become available when you’re unable to pick it up, you can pause the hold. Pausing, or suspending, retains your place in line until you’re ready to resume. It’s useful if you have items on hold and go on vacation, or already have things checked out that you haven’t finished yet.

To pause your hold, log into your account and go to your On Hold list. Click Pause Hold next to the hold you would like to suspend. When you are ready to continue in the hold line, click Resume Hold next to the title to undo the Pause.

After 255 days, your paused hold will be automatically cancelled. If you just want to save a title as a reminder to check it out later, use your For Later Shelf.

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. 

Similar to many popular online streaming services, you will now have the option to create up to five profiles under a single library card for a more personalized experience based on age. For example, teen profiles display only young adult or children’s materials, and kid profiles only display children’s materials. A main Profile must exist, but extra Profiles are completely optional and can be added or deleted at any time. 

• You can have up to five profiles per library card number, either general (adult), teen or kid, and the profiles will share the loan and hold limits of the one card number.
• Each profile can be customized to the individual based on age and reading interests.
• This feature is perfect for guardians sharing their account with children or for those who want to maintain different reading profiles.
• If you will be the only one using Boundless on your device, you can delete all the profiles except the one you want to use.
• Use "Manage Profiles" to change current settings such as profile image, email notifications, checkout history, reading interests, and more! A display name is required for each profile, while an email address, avatar and profile PIN are optional.
• Each profile allows you to select reading interests and will suggest reading recommendations based on your choices.

Checking out non-JCPL barcodes is not currently possible. If you try to check out with a Prospector/ILL barcode, you will see an error message that says, “Cannot identify this item, see a Jefferson County Public Library staff member for help.”

MyJCPL barcode checkout will work with most devices with a camera. Currently, the compatibility standards for the app are Apple devices running an iOS 16.0 or later or an Android device running 9.0 or later. 

We cannot extend the pickup period for a Holds Locker hold once your items are in it. However, you can have your item(s) moved from the holds locker to a JCPL location and retrieve your items via walk-in or curbside services. There will be a delay before your hold is ready, and you will receive notification when your hold is ready to be picked up.

If you see one of these errors, it could mean the EPUB or PDF format was mistakenly selected when you checked out an e-book in your main library account. If you want to read the title in the Boundless app or in a browser, you will need to return it and check it out again, this time selecting "Boundless eBook."

Use the Boundless app to return the title, unless the title does not appear in the app. In that case, you will need to log into your Boundless account using a browser. Click on the top left menu, then click Checkouts. Look for More Options next to the title, or select the three dots, then Return. Then search and check the title out again. If the title has a waitlist, please contact us for help with returning the title without losing your place in line.

• The "Boundless eBook" format is needed to read e-books with the Boundless app on a smartphone or tablet, and in a browser. All Boundless e-books should be available in this format.
• The "Adobe EPUB" or "EPUB" format is needed if you are transferring the e-book to an e-reader. Most Boundless e-books are available in this format.
• The "Adobe PDF" or "PDF" format indicates the e-book will display in fixed layout in the app and on an e-reader. The book will appear like an exact copy of the print book, and the text is not resizable. A handful of Boundless titles are available in PDF format because of the desire to preserve the original layout of the book, such as with picture books.

From the Services menu on our website, navigate to the Culture Pass page. Browse the participating institutions from the main page, or use the Browse by Date link to see what is available on a specific date. After selecting an institution and date, enter your library card number and PIN. Please contact us if you need assistance.

Clear Creek Makerspace passes become available on the first day of each month. You can book any of the other passes up to 30 days in advance, and passes become available at 7:00 a.m. each day. Each cardholder is eligible for two Culture Passes per month, and for one pass per institution per month.

Please note that your Culture Pass confirmation email will be sent to the email address in your library account. If you no longer have access to that email account, please contact us for assistance.

Video tutorial

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

Create Your Hoopla account

In a browser, go to hoopladigital.com and click Get Started. Follow the steps to set up your account:

1. Find Jefferson County Public Library.
2. Enter your library card number.
3. Enter your email address and a password.

Search, Browse and Borrow

1. Click on Browse and choose Audiobooks, Movies, Music, Comics, E-books or Television, or use the Search box to find a specific title.
2. To check out a title, click or hover on the cover image, then click Borrow.
3. Click Play to listen or watch, or Read to open an e-book. (A safe browser plug-in called Widevine Media Optimizer might be required on Firefox. Follow prompts to install. Go to www.hoopladigital.com/support for troubleshooting.)
4. Borrowed titles are listed under My Hoopla. From here you can:
   • Play, listen or read the title.
   • See when it will be returned.
   • Return it early.
   • Add it to your Favorites (heart icon).

Notes

• Hoopla content is only available via streaming on computers, requiring an internet connection.
• All of the titles are available all of the time, so there’s no requesting or waiting.
• Jefferson County residents may borrow 10 titles per month, and the count resets the first of the month. In addition to each person having a lending limit of 10 titles per month, there is also a daily, system-wide budget limit, which resets at midnight. If you encounter a limit, add your items to your “Favorites” and try again after midnight.
• Titles are automatically returned at the end of the check-out period, which is 3 days for videos, 7 days for music, and 21 days for audiobooks, e-books, and comics. If you are not finished, you are welcome to borrow it again. Music titles can be borrowed only 2 times in 1 month.

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.  

• The Express Library collection is a special collection of highly popular DVDs and books. These items are non-holdable and available to check out on a first-come, first-served basis. Items will only renew one time.
• The books and DVDs at the Express Library are listed in our catalog, so you can see what is there before you go. Just search for the keywords "Lending & Express" and filter to "Express Library West Arvada" as a location under the "Available Now" filter.  
• Express Library DVDs check out for one week, and Express Library books check out for three weeks. Most of our normal lending guidelines apply to materials from the Express Library collection, except that items will renew only one time. 
• You can request items at other locations to be sent to the Express Library for pick up. When you place a hold in our catalog, select "Express Library West Arvada" for your Hold Pickup Location. When you are notified your hold is ready to pick up, visit the Express Library West Arvada during open hours. The item will be held for you for seven days. 
• You can return Express Library collection items (or any other library items) to any 24/7 Returns Bin or library location. 

Step-by-step instructions (Printable version)

Create Your Kanopy Account

Go to kanopy.com and click Get Started. Follow the steps to set up your account:

1. Find and select Jefferson County Public Library.
2. Enter your library card number.
3. Enter name, email address and a password.
4. Find the verification email in your inbox and click on the link to verify your email.

Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Telstra TV

After you create your Kanopy account:

1. Go to the app store on your TV.
2. Search for Kanopy.
3. Install the app (per instructions on your TV screen).
4. Log in with your Kanopy account user name and password.

AirPlay (using AirPlay to watch on your Apple TV)

1. Log in to the Kanopy iOS app on another device.
2. Select a film and press Play.
3. Tap the AirPlay icon in the top-right corner of the screen and select your Apple TV.

Chromecast (Using the iOS or Android app)

1. After you create your Kanopy account, open the Kanopy app on your device.
2. In the app on your device, tap the “Cast” button at the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select the Chromecast device that is connected to your television. Once the connection is established, your TV screen will display “Ready to cast.”
4. Start playing a film on the app and it will be played via Chromecast on your TV screen.

Chromecast (Using a computer)

1. After you create your Kanopy account, log into your Kanopy account on the computer using the Chrome browser, and click Play on a borrowed title.
2. The Cast icon will appear at the bottom right of the video player. 
3. Click the Cast icon, select your Chromecast device, and the film will start playing on your TV.

Notes:

• All of the titles are available all of the time, so there’s no requesting or waiting.
• Jefferson County residents may use 25 tickets each month, and the count resets the first of the month.
• Titles check out for varying viewing periods and are automatically returned. If you are not finished, you are welcome to borrow it again.

The number of people that your Culture Pass will admit varies by location. Further details about your Culture Pass can be found in the confirmation email.

• American Museum of Western Art: 4 visitors
• Bear Creek Lake Park: 1 car
• Butterfly Pavilion: 1 visitor at no cost, 3 more visitors for $5 each
• Center for Colorado Women's History: 2 adults (children 18 and under are free)
• Clear Creek Makerspace: 1 month of membership for ages 14+
• Clyfford Still Museum: 2 adults and up to 7 children, 17 and under
• Colorado Railroad Museum: 6 visitors
• Denver Firefighters Museum: 4 visitors
• Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys: 4 visitors
• Denver Trolley: 2 visitors
• Dinosaur Ridge: 4 visitors
• Four Mile Historic Park: 2 adults, 4 youth (ages 7 - 17) (children 6 and under are free)
• History Colorado Center: 1 visitor at no cost, and $5 off of General Admission for up to 3 additional adults (children 18 and under are free)
• MCA Denver: 4 visitors
• Museo de las Americas: 4 visitors
• Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum: 4 visitors
• Wings Over the Rockies: 4 visitors

Android Tutorial | iOS Tutorial

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

1. Go to the app store on your device, search for the “kanopy” app, and install it.
2. Open the app and follow the steps to set up your account:
   • Fill out the account creation form, or create your account using Facebook or Google, if you prefer.
   • Find the verification email in your email account and click the link.
   • Find Jefferson County Public Library (CO), and add your library card number.
3. Use Search to look for specific items, or browse by category.
4. To watch a film, tap on the cover image, then tap the Play button. (Clicking Play deducts from your monthly ticket allotment.)
5. Go to the Continue Watching section in the menu to find films that you are currently watching. (If you do not see a Continue Watching section, log into your Kanopy account on a desktop computer and add a film to your Watchlist.)

Notes

• All of the titles are available all of the time, so there’s no requesting or waiting.
• Jefferson County residents may use 25 tickets each month, and the count resets the first of the month.
• Titles check out for varying viewing periods and are automatically returned. If you are not finished, you are welcome to borrow it again.

Video tutorial

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

1. Go to kanopy.com and click Get Started. Follow the steps to set up your account:
   • Find and select Jefferson County Public Library.
   • Enter your library card number.
   • Enter name, email address and a password.
   • Find the verification email in your inbox and click on the link to verify your email.
2. Search or browse to find a title.
3. Click Play to listen or watch. Clicking Play deducts from your monthly ticket allotment.
4. You can find your current "checkouts" in your Dashboard, under Viewing History.

Notes

• All of the titles are available all of the time, so there’s no requesting or waiting.
• Jefferson County residents may use 25 tickets each month, and the count resets the first of the month.
• Titles check out for varying viewing periods and are automatically returned. If you are not finished, you are welcome to borrow it again.

We do not charge overdue fines. If an item is more than 28 days overdue and is not a children's item (E and J material) a replacement fee will automatically be charged to your account. Once the items are returned, the replacement fee will be removed. We do not charge replacement fees on children's materials. . 

No, each person 18 years and older must register their JCPL card for Express Library access and scan their own card before entering the building. Registered adults may bring accompanying minors into the Express Library on their entry scan.

Kindle Fire Tutorial

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

Installing Libby

Option 1: Download the Libby App from the App Store

The Libby app should be available in the Kindle Fire app store. If you see it after searching for "Libby," install it, and open it. Then, follow prompts to find Jefferson County Public Library, and enter your library card number.

Option 2: Download the Libby App Directly

If you do not see Libby in the search results after searching in the app store, follow these instructions for directly downloading the app:

1. In the Silk browser, go to https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6279.htm?Highlight=APK
2. Tap the button that says "Download Libby APK."
3. Tap OK, Allow, or Continue to proceed.
   • The wording may vary and you may get warnings saying that the Silk browser needs more access on your device or that this kind of file should be avoided. OverDrive tests the file to make sure it’s safe, so you can safely dismiss these messages for the Libby APK.
   • In addition, if you get a message saying your device is not allowed to install unknown apps from this source, tap Settings, and toggle “Allow from this source” on. After you finish installing the Libby app, turn this setting back to off, under your device home screen Settings, then Privacy & Security.
4. If you see a prompt to open the download, tap Open. If you don’t see a prompt to open, locate the file in your downloads folder (possibly found under Utilities > Docs > Local Storage) and tap to open.
5. Tap Install in the bottom right corner, if prompted.
6. Once the file downloads, or the screen says App Installed, tap Open in the bottom right corner.
7. If you have never used Libby, follow prompts to find Jefferson County Public Library, and enter your library card number. (Search For A Library)
8. If you already use Libby on another device, you can use a setup code to copy your library cards, loans, holds, and tags to your Kindle Fire tablet. (Copy From Another Device)

Option 3: Use OverDrive or Libby via the Silk browser

If you do not see Libby in the app store, and the direct download will not work, follow these instructions for using OverDrive.com or Libbyapp.com in the Silk browser. After delivering, the book can be found on your Kindle Fire homescreen, or in the Kindle reading app, depending on the model and generation of your device.

Using Libby

Search or Browse

Tap on the building icon to browse featured titles and categories. Tap on the magnifying glass icon to search.

Check Out and Read/Listen

• Tap on Borrow near a title’s cover and then tap Borrow again. Tap Open Book/Audiobook to begin reading or listening in the app (it automatically downloads), tap on Keep Browsing to continue searching for titles, or Go To Shelf to see the other reading options.
• To adjust e-book or audiobook settings (font size, audio speed, etc.), tap on the screen and use the menu bar at the top of the page.
• To close the book, tap on the screen to access the menu options and tap Back. Your place is automatically bookmarked.
• To access your borrowed titles, tap on the stacked book icon, then loans. Turn the pages of e-books by swiping left or right on the screen or tapping near the left or right.

You may check out 99 e-books and/or audiobooks at a time, and check out unlimited magazines.

Place a Hold, Check Out a Hold

• Tap Place a Hold near a title’s cover, then tap Place Hold again. Tap Keep Browsing to continue searching for titles, Suspend Hold if you need to, or Go To Shelf.
• Libby will not send email notifications about holds by default. Tap on Menu then Settings, then Manage Notifications and follow prompts to select your notification preferences.
• When you receive a notification that a hold is ready, tap on the stacked book icon, then holds.
• When a hold is ready, you have 3 days to borrow it, delay it, or cancel it.
  • To borrow it, tap on Borrow near the cover, and tap Borrow again.
  • To deliver the hold later, tap Deliver Later and choose a new delivery date.
  • To cancel the hold, tap Manage Hold, then Cancel Hold.
  • If you do nothing, your hold will be automatically scheduled for later delivery one time.

You may have 70 e-books and/or audiobooks on hold, and magazines are always available.

Early Returns and Renewing

• Your borrowed item will automatically return at the end of the 21-day loan period. If you wish to return an item early, tap on the stacked books icon, then loans, then tap Manage Loan near the cover. Tap Return Early, and then Return.
• If a title does not have holds, you can renew it within three days of its due date. To renew a title, tap on the stacked books icon, then loans, then Manage Loan near the cover. Tap Renew Loan, then Renew.

Android Tutorial | iOS Tutorial

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

Install the Libby App and Log In

1. In the app store on your device, search for “Libby,” and follow the prompts to download it. You will need your Apple ID or Google Play Store username and password.
2. Once installed, open the app and follow prompts to find Jefferson County Public Library and enter your library card number.

Search or Browse

• Tap on the magnifying glass icon to search the collection, or tap on the building icon to browse featured titles and categories.

Check Out and Read

• When you find an available title, tap on Borrow near the cover and then tap Borrow again. Tap Open Book/Audiobook to begin reading or listening in the app (it automatically downloads), tap on Keep Browsing to continue searching for titles, or Go To Shelf to see the other reading options.
• To adjust e-book or audiobook settings (font size, audio speed, etc.), tap on the screen and use the menu bar at the top of the page.
• To close the book, tap on the screen to access the menu options and tap Back. Your place is automatically bookmarked.
• To access your borrowed titles, tap on the stacked books icon, then loans.

You may check out up to 99 e-books and audiobooks at a time, and borrow unlimited magazines.

Place a Hold, Check Out a Hold

• Tap Place a Hold near the cover, then tap Place Hold again. Tap Keep Browsing to continue searching for titles, Suspend Hold if you need to, or Go To Shelf.
• When you receive a notification that a hold is ready, tap on the stacked books icon, then holds.
• Libby will not send email notifications about holds by default. Tap on Menu then Settings, then Manage Notifications and follow prompts to select your notification preferences.
• When a hold is ready, you have 3 days to borrow it, delay it, or cancel it.
  • To borrow it, click Borrow near the cover, and then Borrow again.
  • To deliver the hold later, click Deliver Later and choose a new delivery date.
  • To cancel the hold, select Manage Hold, then Cancel Hold.
  • If you do nothing, your hold will be automatically scheduled for later delivery one time.

You may have 70 e-books and audiobooks on hold, and magazines are always available.

Early Returns and Renewing

• Your borrowed item will automatically return at the end of the 21-day loan period. If you wish to return an item early, tap on the stacked books icon, then loans, then tap Manage Loan near the cover. Tap Return Early, and then Return.
• If a title does not have holds, you can renew it within three days of its due date. To renew a title, tap on the the stacked books icon, then loans, then Manage Loan near the cover. Tap Renew Loan, then Renew.

Resetting your PIN online requires that you have an email address in your library account. If you don't have an email address in your account, please contact us for assistance. A library staff member can reset your PIN for you to your 4-digit birth year (with your library card number). You can change your PIN at any time by logging into your account and going to My Settings.

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

From the Libby App Website (preferred for new users)

1. In a browser, visit the Libby App homepage: libbyapp.com
2. Follow the prompts to find Jefferson County Public Library and sign in with your library card. 
3. Use the magnifying glass icon to search by title, author or keyword. Use the building icon to browse featured titles and categories.
4. When you find an available title, click Borrow, then Borrow again.
5. Select Open Book/Audiobook and then "Libby, this app" to begin reading or listening in the browser.
6. Use the menus at the top to adjust settings, such as font size and audio speed.
7. To close the book, click Back. Your place is automatically bookmarked.
8. Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf (stack of books icon). Click on your Shelf, and then Loans.
9. If the title you find is not available, click Place a Hold. Magazines will always be available.

From the Original OverDrive Website

1. In a browser, visit our OverDrive collection: jefferson.overdrive.com
2. Click Sign In (top right), and enter your library card number.
3. Browse by Subject or Collections, or search by title, author or keyword by clicking on the magnifying glass icon.
4. When you find an available title, click Borrow, then Borrow again.
5. Click the Read/Listen Now in Browser button.
6. Use the menus at the top to change settings, such as font size or audio speed.
7. To close the book, close the browser tab. Your place is automatically bookmarked.
8. Borrowed titles appear in your account (three book spines icon), under Loans.
9. If the title you find is not available, click Place a Hold, follow prompts to sign in, and enter your email address if needed. Magazines will always be available.

Early Returns and Renewing

• Your borrowed item will automatically return at the end of the 21-day loan period.
• If you wish to return an e-book or audiobook early, click the Return button near the title (in classic OverDrive) or click Manage Loan next to the title (in Libby). Note, any e-books you selected in Kindle format can no longer be returned in Libby or classic OverDrive.
• If an e-book or audiobook does not have holds, a Renew button will be available near the title (in classic OverDrive) or under Manage Loans (in Libby) three days before its expiration date.

Notes:

• You may check out up to 99 e-books and/or audiobooks at a time, and have 70 e-books and/or audiobooks on hold. Magazines are always available and have no checkout limits.
• When a hold is ready, you have 3 days to borrow it, delay it, or cancel it.
  • To borrow it, click Borrow near the cover, and then Borrow again.
  • To deliver the hold later, click Deliver Later and choose a new delivery date.
  • To cancel the hold, select Manage Hold, then Cancel Hold.
  • If you do nothing, your hold will be automatically scheduled for later delivery one time.
• Read in Browser may no longer be supported on older computers.
• Printing from magazines is not currently possible.

Video tutorial

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

Option 1: On Your Computer with Libbyapp.com

(This is the preferred method for new users without a mobile device.)

1. Using your computer, go to libbyapp.com.
2. Use the magnifying glass icon to search, or use the building icon to browse featured titles and categories.
3. Click on a title's cover, click Borrow near the cover, then click Borrow again.
4. Click Go to Shelf. (To get to Shelf otherwise, tap the stacked books icon, then loans.)
5. Click "Read With...." next to the title's cover.
6. Click Kindle. You'll be taken to Amazon's website to complete your checkout. Sign in to your Amazon account when prompted.
7. Click Get Library Book.
8. Choose your Kindle device in the "Deliver to:" drop down menu and click Continue.
9. If your Kindle is connected to Wi-Fi, the e-book will download wirelessly to your Kindle home screen. (The option to download and transfer via USB was removed by Amazon in February 2025. Kindle Generation 1, Generation 2 and Kindle DX do not have wi-fi capability, and it is no longer possible to transfer Libby e-books to them.)

Option 2: With the Libby App on Your Mobile Device

(This is the preferred method for new users with a mobile device.)

1. Use the magnifying glass icon to search, or use the building icon to browse featured titles and categories.
2. Tap on a title's cover, tap Borrow near the cover, then tap Borrow again.
3. Tap Go to Shelf. (To get to Shelf otherwise, tap the stacked books icon, then loans.)
4. Tap "Read With...." next to the title's cover.
5. Tap Kindle. You'll be taken to Amazon's website to complete your checkout. Sign in to your Amazon account when prompted.
6. Tap Get Library Book.
7. Choose your Kindle device in the "Deliver to:" drop down menu and click Continue.
8. If your Kindle is connected to Wi-Fi, the e-book will download wirelessly to your Kindle home screen. (The option to download and transfer via USB was removed by Amazon in February 2025. Kindle Generation 1, Generation 2 and Kindle DX do not have wi-fi capability, and it is no longer possible to transfer Libby e-books to them.)

Option 3: On Your Computer with OverDrive.com

(This is the preferred method for long-time users already accustomed to using OverDrive.com.)

1. Using your computer, go to jefferson.overdrive.com
2. Search or browse for books and use the e-books filter to find an e-book that is available in the Kindle Book format (or, look at the "Available formats" on each title's details page).
3. Click the cover of a title, click Borrow, then enter your library card number.
4. Click My Account, and then Loans. Next to the title, click Read now with Kindle. You'll be taken to Amazon's website to complete your checkout. Sign in to your Amazon account when prompted.
5. Click Get Library Book.
6. Choose your Kindle device in the "Deliver to:" drop down menu and click Continue.
7. If your Kindle is connected to Wi-Fi, the e-book will download wirelessly to your Kindle home screen. (The option to download and transfer via USB was removed by Amazon in February 2025. Kindle Generation 1, Generation 2 and Kindle DX do not have wi-fi capability, and it is no longer possible to transfer Libby e-books to them.)

More Information:

• You may check out up to 99 titles at a time, and have 70 items on hold.
• When a hold is ready, you have 3 days to borrow it, delay it, or cancel it.
  • To borrow it, click Borrow near the cover, and then Borrow again.
  • To deliver the hold later, click Deliver Later and choose a new delivery date.
  • To cancel the hold, select Manage Hold, then Cancel Hold.
  • If you do nothing, your hold will be automatically scheduled for later delivery one time.
• Early return: Sign in to your Amazon account, and go to Content & Devices. Find the book you wish to return and under Actions, click Return this Book. Delete will not return the book to the library.
• If a title does not have holds, you can renew it within three days of its due date. To renew a title, find the title in your loans in your Libby or OverDrive account, then Manage Loan. Select Renew Loan, then Renew.

Kobo Tutorial

Step-by-step instructions: (Printable version)

Install Adobe Digital Editions

1. Download and install Adobe Digital Editions (www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions) on your computer. Follow prompts to complete installation.
2. When the “Setup Assistant” displays, click Continue.
3. Click Get an Adobe ID online.
4. Your internet browser will open. Click Create an Adobe ID account.
5. Follow the prompts and click Continue.
6. Go back to the Adobe Setup window and enter your Adobe ID and password. Click Activate and Finished.

Using the Libby App Website (preferred method for new users)

1. Go to our Libby app website: libbyapp.com.
2. Follow the prompts to find Jefferson County Public Library and sign in with your library card. 
3. Use the building icon to browse featured titles and categories. Use the magnifying glass icon to search by title, author or keyword.
4. When you find an available title, click Borrow, then Borrow again.
5. Click Go to Shelf. (To get to Shelf otherwise, tap the stacked books icon, then loans.)
6. Click "Read With...." next to the title's cover, then Other Options.
7. Select EPUB, and the file will download. Find the download and click open. It should open in Adobe Digital Editions.
8. Connect your reader to your computer.
9. In Adobe Digital Editions, click the Library View button.
10. Your reader should appear in the navigation on the left.
11. Click and drag the book to your device.
12. Books should be in My Documents. Safely eject your e-reader.

Using the OverDrive Website

1. Go to our OverDrive collection: jefferson.overdrive.com
2. Click Sign in (top right), then enter your library card number.
3. Browse or use the search box to search for title, author, or keyword.
4. Use the Ebooks filter on the left side of the page to limit to EPUB format.
5. When you find an available title, click Borrow, then Borrow again.
6. Click My Account and then Loans.
7. Click Download EPUB e-book.
8. Select Open if given the choice between Open or Save. Downloaded e-books should open in Adobe Digital Editions.
9. Connect your reader to your computer.
10. In Adobe Digital Editions, click the Library View button.
11. Your reader should appear in the navigation on the left.
12. Click and drag the book to your device.
13. Books should be in My Documents. Safely eject your e-reader.

Early return and renewing

• Early return: In Adobe Digital Editions, select the title you would like to return and right click. Select Return Borrowed Item, then click Return. (Items are automatically returned on their due date and there are no late fees.)
• If a title does not have holds, a Renew button will appear next to your Loans in your OverDrive or Libby account three days before it expires.
• You may check out up to 99 titles at a time, and have 70 items on hold. You have three days to check out a hold once it becomes available for you. You can also suspend the hold by selecting "deliver later," or you can cancel your hold.

Special instructions for Nook Glowlight Plus or Nook Color:

1. Instead of clicking and dragging in Adobe Digital Editions, right-click the e-book in ADE and click Show File in Explorer (Windows) or Show File in Finder (Mac).
2. Drag the e-book file from the folder that opens to the My Files folder of your NOOK. Your NOOK will appear as a removable device in the left-hand side of the Explorer or Finder window.
3. Find the newly transferred e-book on your NOOK under Library > My Files.

Special instructions for Nook GlowLight 3 and GlowLight Plus 7.8":

1. Connect your Nook to your computer.  
2. Open Adobe Digital Editions. (You may need to tap “Turn On” on your Nook screen for the device to be recognized by ADE. If Windows File Explorer opens when you “turn on” the Nook, close the Explorer window.)
3. Click and drag the book to your Nook.
4. Tap on the Gear icon next to “Devices” and click on “Authorize” to authorize the device with your ADE account.
5. Eject your Nook from your computer.
6. You must now add your Adobe ID credentials to your Nook.
7. Tap the upper right corner of the status bar to open Quick settings and tap on “See All Settings.”
8. Open “My Account.”
9. Tap “Adobe DRM Setting” (You will see your email & ADE ID number listed under “Authorized Adobe IDs, but you still need to add your password in the next step.)
10. Tap on  “Add Adobe ID”  and enter your Adobe ID  (email) and password.

After you do a search in our main catalog, look for a link that says "Search other resources." Click on that, and then click on "Try your search in Prospector."

Click "Request It" next to the item you would like to request from Prospector.

In the pop-up box, select Alliance - Jeffco Public Library from the dropdown under "With which institution are you affiliated?"

Enter your name, library card number, and pickup location, then click Submit.

Please note that it is not currently possible to pick up Prospector holds at Holds Lockers, and Prospector is not accessible via the MyJCPL mobile app.

Boundless:

• All cardholders may have 20 checkouts and 20 holds at one time.
• The loan period is 21 days.
• You have three days to check out a title after you receive the hold notification. You can turn on automatic checkouts in your Boundless online account settings or in the app.

Flipster: 

• All cardholders can enjoy unlimited checkouts.
• Some magazines check out for 2 days, some check out for 7 days, and some do not have due dates.
• Magazines can be checked out again immediately after they are returned.
  

Freegal:  All cardholders can enjoy unlimited streaming with an internet connection, and three song downloads (for offline use) per week.

Hoopla: 

• Jefferson County residents may borrow 10 titles per month.
• All of the titles are available all of the time, so there’s no waiting or requesting.
• The loan period is 21 days for e-books and audiobooks, 3 days for videos, and 7 days for music.
• Your monthly count resets the first of the month.
• Daily borrowing limits for the system also apply, and those reset at midnight. If you encounter the daily limit, add items to your “Favorites” and try again after midnight.

Kanopy:

• Jefferson County residents are allotted 25 tickets per month. Ticket values vary according to runtime and studio licensing.
• All of the titles are available all of the time, so there’s no waiting or requesting.
• The loan period also varies.
• Your monthly count resets the first of the month.

Libby, by OverDrive:

• All cardholders may have 99 checkouts and 70 holds at one time.
• The loan period is 21 days.
• When you are notified via email that a hold is ready for you, you have 3 days to check it out, cancel it, or suspend it. If you do nothing, your hold will automatically be suspended as a one-time courtesy for 7 days.
• All cardholders can enjoy unlimited checkouts for magazines, and no due dates. Some magazines will expire from your account.

Boundless: If a title does not have holds, a you can renew it three days before the loan expires.

• In the mobile app, go to My Shelf, then Checkouts. Tap on three vertical dots at the bottom of the book cover, tap Renew, and then Ok.
• If you see a "Rights Management Error" when trying to open the book, tap Remove (not Return!), and then download the title again.
• In your Boundless account in a browser, click the menu in the top left, then select Checkouts. Click on three vertical dots at the bottom of the book cover, tap Renew, and then Ok.

Hoopla: If you are not finished with your Hoopla loan, you are welcome to borrow it again. Two days before your title is due, you may see a renew button on the title screen in the app or in your account online. Music titles can be borrowed only 2 times in 1 month.

Kanopy: If you are not finished with your Kanopy loan, you are welcome to borrow it again. 

Libby: Three days before your title is due, if nobody is waiting for it, you should see a Renew option after selecting Manage Loan next to the title in the Libby app, or when you sign into your Libby app account online.

We work with many third-party vendors to provide library services. BiblioCommons is a library software company that follows best practices for library confidentiality and privacy. Your borrowing information is not stored in this system. Any information related to your account is kept confidential and cannot be used for purposes other than providing library services.

We are only actively maintaining our main website, but if you decide not to register an account on the main site at this time, you can still access your account information in the Classic Catalog.

BiblioBoard: After you select a title to read in the BiblioBoard app, but before you tap READ, tap the three-book icon at the top right. Then tap ADD to add the title to your Offline Bookshelf. The next time you open the app, tap on the menu icon in the top left of the page, then tap on Offline Bookshelf under My Board.

Boundless: After a title has fully downloaded, it will be accessible offline in the app.

• Before you leave Wi-Fi coverage, open the Boundless app and go to your Checkouts or Downloads from My Shelf, or open the title for reading or listening. Don't close the app.
• If you see “internet not available” when you are trying to listen to an audiobook, go back to My Shelf, then Checkouts or Downloads. Tap Listen or Continue from there.
• If you are not sure whether you have a strong Wi-Fi signal, and you are seeing the "internet not available" error, try turning Wi-Fi off in your device Settings.

Flipster: After a title has fully downloaded, it will be accessible offline in the app.

Freegal: The songs you download will be accessible offline in the app.

Hoopla: All content is streaming by default, but titles can be temporarily downloaded with the Hoopla app on iOS and Android devices. The download will expire when the loan expires. Use the Download this Title button. Using Hoopla via a computer or smart TV requires a connection.

Kanopy: No. Kanopy is a streaming service and requires a connection. Tap the menu icon, then Settings in the app to explore options for reducing cellular data consumption and adjusting bandwidth use.

Libby: After a title has fully downloaded, it will be accessible offline in the app.

All e-books, downloadable audiobooks, streaming movies and music will return on their due date automatically. If you want to return loans earlier than their automatic due date, follow instructions below.

Boundless:

• In the mobile app, go to My Shelf, then Checkouts. Tap on three vertical dots at the bottom of the book cover, tap Return, and then Ok.
• In your Boundless account in a browser, click the menu in the top left, then select Checkouts. Click on three vertical dots at the bottom of the book cover, tap Return, and then Ok.
• It is currently not possible to return Boundless titles in your main library account.

Hoopla: In the app or Hoopla website, click the Return Now button located at the bottom of the title on the title information page. (Note: this does not give you additional borrows for the month.)

Libby/OverDrive:

• Kindle e-books can no longer be returned in the Libby app, in your main library account or the Libby app website. They must be returned in your Amazon account, your Kindle e-reader or the Kindle app (instructions).
• Return non-Kindle e-books in the Libby app or Libby app website by selecting the shelf icon (stacked books), select Manage Loan next to the title, then Return Early.
• Return non-Kindle e-books in the OverDrive website by clicking Return next to the title in your list of Loans.
• Return non-Kindle e-books in your main library account, by selecting return next to the title in your list of Checked Out items.
• In Adobe Digital Editions, select the title you would like to return and right click. Select Return Borrowed Item, then click Return.

The BiblioBoard app is compatible with:

• Android devices, 7.0+
• iOS devices, 11.0+
• Kindle/Amazon Fires, FireOS 5.0+

The BiblioBoard website is accessible on Windows and Mac computers.

The Boundless app is compatible with:

• Android devices, 5.0+
• iOS devices, 13.0+
• Kindle/Amazon Fires, FireOS 5.0+
• Several e-reader devices (not Kindle e-readers)

The Boundless website is accessible on Windows and Mac computers and Chromebooks.

The Flipster app is compatible with:

• Android devices, 8.0+
• iOS devices, 12.0+
• Kindle/Amazon Fires, FireOS 5.0+

The Flipster website is accessible on Windows and Mac computers.

The Hoopla app is compatible with: 

• Android devices, 7.1+
• iOS devices, 15.0+
• Kindle/Amazon Fires, FireOS 6+
• AirPlay (2nd - 5th gen), Fire TV (OS6+), Apple TV (4th - 5th gen), Chromecast (1st - 2nd gen), and Roku (7.8+), Samsung TVs newer than 2020, Android TV, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

The Hoopla website is accessible on Windows (7, 8.1, 10 and 11) and Mac (MacOS 11+) computers, and most Chromebooks.

The Kanopy app is compatible with:

• Android devices, 7.1+
• iOS devices, 11.0+
• Kindle/Amazon Fires, FireOS 6+
• Amazon Fire TV (FireOS 6+), Android and Google TV (7.1+), Apple TV (tvOS 12.0+), Samsung Smart TV (Tizen 5.0+), Roku (12.5+)

The Kanopy website is accessible on Windows and Mac computers.

The Libby app, by OverDrive is compatible with:

• Android devices, 7.1+
• iOS devices, 10.0+
• Kindle/Amazon Fires, 2020 and later (FiresOS 7+)
• E-books available in the Kindle format can be transferred wirelessly to Kindle e-readers (3rd generation and newer).
• E-books available in EPUB format can be transferred to non-Kindle e-readers (such as Nook or Kobo).

The OverDrive website and Libby app website are accessible on Windows and Mac computers, and Chromebooks.

The PressReader app is compatible with:

• Android devices, 7.0+
• iOS devices, 16.0+
• Kindle/Amazon Fires, FireOS 4.1+

The PressReader website is accessible on Windows and Mac computers, but no longer supported on Internet Explorer.

Boundless:

• You can place holds, cancel holds and check out e-content from Boundless while searching in the catalog/MyJCPL app.
• Your Boundless holds and loans should display in your main library account along with your physical holds and loans.
• You cannot read/listen to your Boundless checkouts from your main library account.
• You cannot return or renew Boundless checkouts from your main library account.
• Loans from Boundless will not appear in your Borrowing History, but you are able to manually add e-content records to your Completed Shelf.

Libby, by OverDrive:

• You can place holds, cancel holds, pause holds and check out e-content from Libby while searching in the catalog/MyJCPL app. When you pause a hold on a Libby title, you can select a date for the pause to end.
• Your Libby holds and loans should display in your main library account along with your physical holds and loans.
• From your main library account/MyJCPL app, you can open an e-book or audiobook to read or listen in your browser and you can deliver an e-book to your Kindle.
• You can return non-Kindle e-books, but Kindle e-books can no longer be returned in your main library account. You will see an error message that says "This title cannot be returned from this device." Kindle e-books must be returned in your Amazon account, your Kindle e-reader or the Kindle app.
• You cannot renew Libby checkouts from your main library account.
• Loans from Libby will not appear in your Borrowing History, but you are able to manually add e-content records to your Completed Shelf.

Flipster, Hoopla, Kanopy: 

• You can see records for most titles in Flipster, Hoopla and Kanopy in the main catalog/MyJCPL app, but you cannot place holds or check out. A link in each record will lead to the Flipster, Hoopla or Kanopy website, where you will log in and check out titles.
• Your loans from Flipster, Hoopla, and Kanopy will not appear in your library account.

E-books, Prospector loans, and interlibrary loans will not display in your Borrowing History. The different systems are not completely integrated yet, but you you are able to manually add e-content records to your Completed Shelf. In addition, when an item is taken out of our collection, the details are unfortunately lost and you will see entries that say “record no longer available."

From a missing hold, a cleaning issue or trouble with the printer, JCPL staff are just a phone call away! Please reach out to staff with any concerns using the phone in the Express Library: 303-235-5275. Phone support is available during standard Contact Hours. For any emergencies, please call 911. 

OverDrive is the name of the company and the name of their original app. Libby is the name of their current app. The classic OverDrive app was retired in April 2023.

The Libby app can be found in the app store on iOS and Android devices. The Libby app might need to be directly downloaded onto Kindle Fires instead of installed from the app store. Learn how to download the Libby app directly to your Kindle Fire.

You can also use the Libby app to send a Kindle e-book to your Kindle e-reader.

You can suspend or pause a hold if you want to prevent it from becoming available for checkout. The title will remain in your hold queue, and you will continue to advance in line, but it will not be available to check out until you unsuspend it.

Boundless:

• In your Hold list (online or in the Boundless app), tap the three dots under the book title, then select Suspend Hold. When you are ready to unsuspend the hold, select Activate Hold.
• It is not currently possible to suspend or activate Boundless holds in your main library account.

Libby, by OverDrive:

• In your Hold list (in your Libby account, or in the Libby app), select Suspend Hold and choose a time period. When you are ready to unsuspend the hold, select Edit Hold, and Remove Suspension.
• In your main library account, click Pause next to the title. When you are ready to unsuspend the hold, click Resume.

Chromebook laptops, Hotspots, Prospector or Interlibrary Loan holds can be picked up at Express Library West Arvada.

Chromebook laptops cannot be returned to the Express Library and must be returned to a staff member at one of our full-service locations.

At this time, it is not possible to pick up Colorado State Parks Passes at Express Library West Arvada.

All Jefferson County Library books, movies and music are fine free, in any format. Materials borrowed through Prospector and via interlibrary loan service will accrue fines.

Please let us know. We do not charge replacement fees on lost or damaged children's items, but do charge replacement fees for other materials. Please visit a library to pay the replacement fee. There is no need to purchase a copy on your own as a replacement. 

If you find a lost book after paying the replacement fee, you may bring it into one of our locations and receive a refund.

We update our main catalog with e-content title additions and deletions on a regular basis, but there will be discrepancies in between those updates. Because of this, when you have a question about a certain title, access the collection directly to verify its availability. Use the mobile app for each collection, or use these direct links via a browser:

• • Boundless
  • Flipster
  • Hoopla (you must be logged into your account to see the content available to us)
  • Kanopy
  • OverDrive (Classic)
  • Libby, by OverDrive

Please let us know if we can help you find alternatives, or use our Suggest a Purchase form and we will explore purchase possibilities.

• If you are having audiobook and movie problems on a Mac, please make sure you have the latest version of Safari, and that the latest version of Silverlight is installed. Also, click on Safari, then Preferences, then Security. Check that pop-ups are not blocked and that plug-ins are allowed. Next, click on Plug-in Settings, click on Silverlight and then Allow Always.
• If Hoopla says your login is not valid, but when you try to register again, it says your card is already in use, please contact us. We can determine what email is associated with your library card number and replace it.
• If Hoopla says your library card is expired, please contact us for help.
• If Hoopla says, “Sorry, but our lending policy does not allow you to register for Hoopla/borrow this title," it means your card is not a Jefferson County resident card. Only Jefferson County Residents can use Hoopla. If you have moved into Jefferson County since you got your library card, please contact us for assistance.

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.  

Un artículo no se renovará si otra persona está esperando por él o si ya ha sido renovado 12 veces. Además, varios tipos de materiales de nuestra colección no son renovables. Consulte esta tabla para determinar qué tipos de materiales son renovables.

You may contact the electric vehicle charging vendor through the mobile app with any questions or concerns. Vendor contact information is also available on the charging stations.

Belmar Library's stations are serviced by Chargepoint app. Evergreen Library charging stations are serviced by SynergEV app. Columbine, Lakewood and Standley Lake Library are all serviced by Blink Charging App

When the three-hour charging period has concluded, you will receive a reminder notification from the vendor app to relocate your vehicle to make the stall accessible to other patrons.  

Charging stations are currently located at Belmar, Columbine, Evergreen, Lakewood and Standley Lake Library. JCPL will share information as additional locations become available.

To use the charging stations at Columbine, Lakewood or Standley Lake, patrons will need to download the Blink Charging app.

Evergreen patrons will need to download the SynergEV.

To use the Belmar charging stations, patrons will need to download the Chargepoint app.

These apps direct users to electric vehicle charging stations, hours, payment methods and more.

Your library card will remain valid as long as you use it at least once every three years, and will remain in good standing as long as keep the fees you owe under $50.

We don't charge overdue fines on most materials, but if an item is more than 28 days overdue a replacement fee will automatically be charged to your account.  Please note: We do not charge replacement fees for overdue children's items. When the total charges on your account reach $50, your borrowing privileges may be suspended. Once an item is returned, the replacement fee for that item will be removed. Once the total charges on your account are under $50, your borrowing privileges will be reinstated.

When your card is blocked, you won't be able to place holds in the catalog, and you will see error messages when you try to use our online resources. If you don't have any outstanding replacement fees on your account, but you see an error message, please contact us for assistance.

When you are in the Libby app or on the Libby app website, select the menu icon at the bottom center, then select Settings, and then Manage Notifications. From that screen, there are different events listed (loan expiring, hold ready, etc.) and the option to ignore each, or receive an email notice or menu badge. Check or uncheck circles in each column, as desired.

Each Jefferson County resident cardholder begins each month with 25 tickets to use in Kanopy. Every title in Kanopy is labeled with a ticket value and viewing period. Ticket value and viewing period are both determined by running time and studio licensing. The ticket allotment changed from 27 to 25 on March 1, 2025.

The Hoopla collection comes to us "as is," meaning we do not select individual titles or have any control. In addition, content frequently comes and goes in the Hoopla collection, for various reasons. You can check for missing titles in our Libby (e-books only) or Boundless collections (e-books and audiobooks), or submit a purchase request.

Lucky Day Books and Movies

Lucky Day is a special collection of highly popular books and DVDs available at each library location. Lucky Day books check out for three weeks, and movies check out for seven days. Lucky Day items are non-holdable, non-renewable and available for checkout on a first-come, first-served basis. You may have three Lucky Day items checked out at one time. Search for a specific title to see if it is available in the Lucky Day collection, or search by "lucky day" to see a list of all Lucky Day items.

Lending & Express Books and Movies

The Lending & Express collection also consists of popular books and DVDs that are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are non-holdable. These items will renew one time, and this will happen automatically. Lending & Express books check out for three weeks and movies check out for seven days. The two locations that house this collection are the Express Library West Arvada and the Lending Machine at the Ridge Rec Center. Search for a specific title to see if it is available in either collection or search by "lending & express" to browse a list of all items.

Playaways

A Playaway is a small portable device with one audiobook loaded on it. It uses one AAA battery and headphones (not supplied). Playaways check out for three weeks and are holdable and renewable. In the catalog, search for them by title, author, keyword or just "playaway" to see a list of all Playaways. When you filter a catalog search by Format, they are included in the Audiobooks section and are called Preloaded Audiobook.

Book Club Kits

A Book Club Kit is a bag that includes 10 copies of a popular book and a guide to facilitate discussion. The kits check out for six weeks and are holdable but not renewable. Search for them by title, author, keyword or just "book club kit" to see a list of the kits we have available. When you filter a catalog search by Format, they are included in the Books section and are called Book Club Kit.

LaunchPads

LaunchPads are kid-friendly tablets preloaded with fun and educational apps, e-books and games, organized by age level and theme. They check out for three weeks and are holdable and renewable. Search for them by theme or just "launchpad" to see a list of all Launchpads. When you filter a catalog search by Format, they are included in the Other section and are called Device.

Read Alongs

A Read Along is a print book with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Read Alongs check out for three weeks and are holdable and renewable. Search for them by title, author, keyword or just "read along" to see a list of all Read Alongs. When you filter a catalog search by Format, look in the Audiobooks section and select Preloaded Audiobook. Please note that Hoopla offers many titles in streaming video format, also called Read Along.

Chromebooks

JCPL Workforce Center Chromebooks are laptops with built-in Wi-Fi intended for Jefferson County residents seeking employment. Chromebooks check out for 60 days and are holdable but are not renewable. Find them in the catalog by searching for "chromebook." Available to Jefferson County residents and permanent cardholders only.

Hotspots

Mobile Hotspots are portable devices that allow you to connect up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc.) to the internet almost anywhere in the U.S. Hotspots check out for seven days and are holdable and renewable. Find them in the catalog by searching for "mobile hotspot." Available to Jefferson County residents and permanent cardholders only.

Binge Boxes

Binge Boxes contain four to six pre-selected movies with the same theme. Binge Boxes check out for seven days and are holdable and renewable. Find them in the catalog by searching by keyword and "binge box, a movie title and "binge box" or just search "binge box" to see a list of all Binge Boxes.

Stories to Go

Stories to Go is a bag with six kids' picture books on a specific theme and a two-page insert with ideas for related fingerplays, rhymes, songs and a craft. Stories to Go bags check out for three weeks and are holdable and renewable. Search for a title, author, theme, or search for "stories to go" to see a list of all bags. When you filter a catalog search by Format, they are included in the Other section and are called Kits.

Watt's Up Meter

Watt's Up Meters are devices that can determine what electric devices (any 120 VAC appliance) cost to operate, therefore allowing you to monitor and project energy costs in your home. Meters check out for three weeks and are holdable and renewable. In the catalog, search for them with "watt's up."

Thermal Leak Detectors

These draft check meters are devices that use an infrared sensor to measure energy loss and identify leaks in your home, which can help you make your home more energy efficient. Detectors check out for three weeks and are holdable and renewable. In the catalog, search for them with "thermal leak detectors."

WhaZoodles

WhaZoodles are a stand-alone audio devices that empower young minds with three engaging modes of ad-free content including podcasts, stories, games, songs, guided meditation, nature sounds, and so much more. They check out for three weeks and are holdable and renewable. In the catalog, search for them with "whazoodles."

The room is not entirely soundproof, but additional materials have been installed to absorb sound and enhance the recording quality. Because the recording studio is in a public space, 100% proofing is not possible.

Please check with us before bringing in outside equipment to ensure it is compatible.

At this time, orientation sessions are only available to cardholders aged 14 and older.

At this time, the space is not set up for music production. If you are interested in bringing in outside equipment, please contact us beforehand.

No, but all those options remain available from our mobile website via a browser on your device.

Yes. Since searching our collection and using My Account both require real-time communication with the catalog, the app does require Wi-Fi or a data connection.

During normal operating hours, you may bring in a small donation of one box of books or less per day to most of our full-service locations. We accept books, DVDs, CDs and LPs. We do not accept VHS, cassettes or magazines. We cannot accept donations at our Express Library West Arvada or at the Conifer Library.

You can drop off larger volume donations at the Jefferson County Library Foundation warehouse, Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Donations must be in boxes. The warehouse is located at 10790 W. 50th Avenue, #200, Wheat Ridge. Please call the Foundation at 303-403-5075 in advance if you have more than six boxes of books. More information about donating can be found on the Foundation's website.

Students will need their own library card to check out any of JCPL’s downloadable content (e-books, audiobooks, music, movies etc.). It is not recommended that the classroom set of computer-use-only cards be used for this purpose. Students may request a free temporary library card online. If they already have a card, this form will send an email with the card number to the email on file. Students should contact the library if they don’t remember their card number or pin. Library card numbers are not revealed over the phone.

Please use the Student Support Request Form to connect with a local librarian. This information is also posted to the Jeffco Schoology account for educators.

Audiobooks in our Boundless and Hoopla collections do not come with the supplementary content (usually PDF, or a map or reference sheet). Libby audiobooks sometimes come with supplementary PDF content, but that content is only accessible from your account in the classic OverDrive website. 

OverDrive (Libby) is the exclusive provider of Kindle-compatible e-books to public libraries in the US. That means that most e-book titles in our Libby collection are compatible with Kindle e-readers, but e-book titles in our Boundless and Hoopla collections are not compatible. Note that not all titles are made available in the Kindle format, and sometimes the release of the Kindle format is delayed.

No cobramos multas por retraso en la devolución de materiales de nuestra colección, ni tarifas de reemplazo por materiales infantiles perdidos o dañados. Si un artículo (que no sea material infantil E o J) tiene mas de 28 días de atraso, se aplicará automáticamente una tarifa de reemplazo a su cuenta. Esta tarifa se eliminará una vez que el artículo sea devuelto. Los materiales prestados de otras bibliotecas (Prospector o Préstamo Interbibliotecario) pueden generar multas o tarifas.

El tiempo de préstamo varía en función del artículo.

• Películas Lucky Day: siete días
• Libros Lucky Day: 21 días
• Libros, libros electrónicos, audiolibros descargables y de transmisión directa, DVD y programas de televisión de no ficción, material de Playaway, préstamos de Prospector e interbibliotecarios: 21 días
• Películas, revistas, CD de música, música de transmisión directa, puntos de conexión de wifi: siete días
• Paquetes del Book Club: seis semanas
• Stories to Go: 21 días

Para ver una lista detallada, consulte nuestras Reglas de la Tarjetas de la Biblioteca.

Find your device in the left column, and the format you want to use in the top row. Where they meet tells you which vendor(s) can be used.

Hoopla and Kanopy are available only to Jefferson County residents.

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To cancel your Culture Pass booking, use the link from your confirmation email, or contact us for assistance.

Removing fines on library materials supports our strategic priority to improve access to our materials and services to all our users. This initiative also aligns us with future-focused recommendations included in the new Colorado Public Library Standards and the practices of many of our peer and neighboring libraries.