South County Library Project

Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is embarking on an ambitious plan to open a new Library destination in the southern region of Jefferson County to provide greater access to resources, information, and opportunities for every generation.

Project Updates

Our community engagement efforts have concluded, and we are grateful to everyone who participated. The input we received will play a key role in shaping the vision for the new library. With the help of our project partners EUA, opens a new window and Clermont Eliot, opens a new window, we have compiled this feedback into a comprehensive Community Engagement Report, opens a new window, which was presented to the Board of Trustees on May 15. This report will guide the planning process moving forward.

In May, we launched interim services at the South County Library location (11100 Bradford Rd., Littleton, CO 80127). The site now serves as the South County Bookmobile stop, providing weekly access to Bookmobile services and on-site programs. Additional programming will be available starting in June 2025 and will continue until the South County Library opens with full services in 2027.

Learn more about interim services at the South County Library.

Board and Public Discussion

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

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Board Meeting Information

Progress Photos

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Additional Information

FAQs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service Area Map

An illustrated map of Jefferson County, with an large section in the middle of the geographic area, but along the south-eastern edge, outlined in red, indicating the library expansion area for southern Jefferson County.

 

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Project Timeline

A project timeline with icons and milestones for Site Selection & Acquisition, Community Input, Program of Service, Design, Permitting Process and Library Construction. Design is outlined in orange, indicating the project is currently in that stage.

Related News and Events

A photo triptych of three families standing in front JCPL's future South County Library location on a bright sunny day.

Meet the Winners of the One-Sentence Story Contest

May 16, 2025
Read the top five winners who wrote a one-sentence story that takes place at the JCPL South County Library in the year 2075.

Library Events at Future Home of South County Library!

We're excited to offer limited indoor and outdoor programming at the South County location. Events vary based on construction activities.

Keep in Touch

Have a question or comment about the South County Library Project? Email us at southcountyproject@jeffcolibrary.org.

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