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
It’s official! After an extensive search for a new South County Library home, JCPL has closed on an existing property at 11100 Bradford Rd. in Littleton, CO, with plans to transform it into a new library.
Engagement efforts are underway through March to gather feedback and ensure the new library effectively serves as a vibrant community hub for both current and future generations to create, discover and connect. Our project partners, EUA and Clermont Eliot, have worked with JCPL to offer a variety of innovative ways for patrons and staff to participate in this process.
Community engagement details are outlined below. The results will be presented to the Board of Trustees in May.
Board and Public Discussion
This project will be discussed during the 2024 Board Meetings. Read about the latest updates, submit a comment to the Board or find attendance information.
Take a Short Online Survey
Fill out the adult or teen surveys, available in English and Spanish.
Attend a Community Open House
- Saturday, Feb. 22
10 – 11:30 a.m. (drop in anytime)
NEW South County Library Location
11100 Bradford Rd., Littleton, CO 80127 - Saturday, March 1
10 – 11:30 a.m. (drop in anytime)
Columbine Library Meeting Room
7706 W Bowles Ave., Littleton CO 80123
Other Engagement Opportunities
In addition to these more structured engagement options, our team will be visiting local social spots and community events to connect with people where they are and gather more feedback. Sign up to receive email updates on the project.
Tell Us Your One-Sentence Story
Envision the future and tell us a story about the library. Submit online or in-person at the Columbine Library.
Progress Photos
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Additional Information
FAQs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Project Timeline
Related News and Events
Submit a One-Sentence Story
South County Library Location Announcement
Keep in Touch
Have a question or comment about the South County Library Project? Email us at southcountyproject@jeffcolibrary.org.
