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			<title>March 8, 2013 - One Book 1 Golden Voting Begins at Jefferson County Public Library</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that voting has begun for the 2013 One Book 1 Golden program. Patrons can select from three titles, all written by Colorado authors. The winning selection will be announced in April, with related programming and an author visit planned for the fall.  <P>]]></description>
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			<title>March 1, 2013 - March Madness Book Sale Headed to Standley Lake Library</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re looking for a great deal on books, movies and music, the Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of JCPL will hold its annual March Madness Used Book Sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, and from 12-4 p.m. Sunday, March 10 in the Standley Lake Library Meeting Room, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, Colo. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>Jefferson County Library Board Supports State Funding For Libraries</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr13_7.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) Board of Trustees has approved a resolution put forward by the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) to support an appropriation to the State Grants for Libraries Act.  If approved by the 2013 Legislature, this appropriation request would restore $5.2 million of state funding, or $1 per capita, for libraries throughout Colorado.   <P>]]></description>
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			<title>Febraruy 14, 2013 - Jefferson County Public Library Named a Finalist for 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it has been selected as a 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service finalist by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).  The National Medal is the nation&rsquo;s highest honor conferred on museums and libraries for service to the community and celebrates institutions that make a difference for individuals, families, and communities. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>February 13, 2013 - Jefferson County Public Library Offers One-of-a-Kind Sensory Book Group at Columbine Library  </title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Parents with children with high-functioning autism or sensory integration disorder have the opportunity to involve their children in a unique book group at Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL). The Read Like Mad book group is for children ages 7-12 and meets at the Columbine Library at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month through June. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>January 28, 2013 - Jefferson County Public Library Expands Online Magazine Offerings</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr13_4.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is now offering online access to nearly 100 of your favorite magazines, including Bloomberg Business Week, Consumer Reports, ELLE Décor, Harvard Business Review, National Geographic, Parenting Magazine, PC World, Rolling Stone and more.  <P>]]></description>
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			<title>January 18, 2013 - Foreign Policy Discussion Groups Offered at Columbine and Evergreen Libraries</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr13_3.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you confused by current events? Do you wish you could learn about them in the company of friends? As part of its goal of providing avenues for community interaction and exchange, Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) invites you to join Great Decisions, a discussion group presented through the Foreign Policy Association, at the Columbine and Evergreen Libraries. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>January 21, 2013 - Jefferson County Public Library and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Partner to Provide Book-Themed Art Workshops for Children</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr13_2.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it is partnering with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) to provide a series of literacy-based, hands-on art workshops for children in Arvada.  <P>]]></description>
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			<title>January 3, 2013 - Keep Your New Year?s Resolutions at the Library</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr13_1.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Making New Year&rsquo;s resolutions is a snap; keeping them is a different story. Whether you&rsquo;d like to get fit, upgrade your career, engage politically, spend more quality time with your friends and families or take on a new hobby, Jefferson County Public Library has plenty of resources to help you achieve your 2013 goals.  <P>]]></description>
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			<title>December 18, 2012 - Jefferson County Public Library Shares 2013 Budget Information</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr12_26.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that its 2013 budget has been approved by the Library Board of Trustees and Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. Revenues for 2013 are expected to be $24.2 million, down from $24.6 million in 2012. However, cuts to service levels will be minimal in 2013. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>November 29, 2012 - Jefferson County Library Foundation to Participate in Colorado Gives Day</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, the Jefferson County Library Foundation is participating in Colorado Gives Day, a statewide online fundraising campaign sponsored by Community First Foundation and FirstBank. The Colorado Gives Day goal is to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving; the Library Foundation&rsquo;s goal is to raise at least $100,000 for Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL)! Money raised by the Library Foundation will support popular library programs such as The Traveling Children&rsquo;s Library, Summer Reading Clubs and other initiatives that support literacy and education. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>November 26, 2012 - Jefferson County Public Library Expands Early Literacy Initiative</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr12_24.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library announced today that it is expanding its early literacy outreach to at-risk pre-school children in Jefferson County. The Library&rsquo;s new program, Start with a Story, allows JCPL to provide early literacy experiences to children in area preschools not currently served by JCPL&rsquo;s Traveling Children&rsquo;s Library.  These storytimes help children to develop the early literacy, communication and social skills needed to be ready to learn by the time they enter kindergarten. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>November 20, 2012 - Jefferson County Public Library to Implement Efficiency Measures</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr12_23.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is planning to implement a number of efficiency measures to help the Library improve patron services, streamline operations and reduce costs.    <P>
Over the next few weeks the Library will:  ?	Email and/or telephone notifications to all patrons when items they have placed on hold are ready for pick up or when items are overdue;  ?	Reduce the time items will be held on shelf for patron pick up from 10 to seven days; and  ?	Issue library cards to patrons who use Library computers.   <P>]]></description>
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			<title>November 19, 2012 - Jefferson County Public Library Expands eBook Access</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is now providing access to more than 20,000 eBook titles, just in time for the holidays.   Analysts are predicting record sales of eReaders, tablets and other electronic devices in 2012, with many of them occurring during the upcoming holiday season.   For additional information on downloading free eBooks, audiobooks and music, visit the Library&rsquo;s download center at jeffcolibrary.org/ebooks. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>October 31, 2012 - Jefferson County Public Library to Hold Community Meetings</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr12_21.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) has scheduled a number of community meetings throughout its service area. The purpose of the meetings is to provide an update on library services, solicit input from library patrons and other Jefferson County residents and respond to community concerns. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>October 3 - Jeffco Library Foundation and Friends Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Happening Oct. 26-28, 2012</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends are hosting their annual Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Oct. 26-28, 2012, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Admission to the sale is free. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>September 25, 2012 - Jefferson County Public Library Breaks Record with Summer Reading Club</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[More than 29,400 children, teens and adults signed up for Jefferson County Public Library&rsquo;s 2012 Summer Reading Club, the most that have ever participated in this annual event. More than 13,000 kids and teens completed the club, and adult finishers nearly tripled with approximately 3,600 completing the program. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>August 1, 2012 - It's Your Lucky Day at Jefferson County Public Library</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr12_17.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you wish you could read the latest New York Times best seller or watch a new-release DVD today? You may be in luck! Beginning today, Jefferson County Public Library is offering a new ?Lucky Day? collection of popular books and materials at all 10 Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) locations. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>July 31, 2012-Arvada Library to Install Automated Book Return System</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it has begun the installation of an automated book return system at the Arvada library. This is the last in a series of installations in a system-wide initiative expected to save the Library more than $400,000 a year in operating costs. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>July 30, 2012 - Jefferson County Library Foundation Receives $1,500 Donation from Cause Brokers</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) announced today that it has received a $1,500 donation from Cause Brokers. The money was raised through a unique partnership with Cause Brokers and will be used to support early literacy and other programs at Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL). <P>]]></description>
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			<title>July 24, 2012 - Jefferson County Library Foundation Receives $5,000 Donation from Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) announced today that it has received a $5,000 donation from the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation. The money will be used to support the Traveling Children&rsquo;s Library, an early literacy program offered by Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL). <P>]]></description>
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			<title>July 16, 2012 - Cause Brokers Forges Innovative Partnership with Jefferson County Library Foundation</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Cause Brokers today announced that it has added Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) to its list of community partners to help raise money for Jefferson County Public Library.    <P>
Cause Brokers was established to help good causes build great communities through home buying and selling. The company matches REALTORS® with home buyers and sellers, and donates a half a percent of the sales transaction value to designated partner organizations. Their growing partner list includes Blue Sky Bridge, Children&rsquo;s Hospital Colorado and now, Jefferson County Library Foundation. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>June 4 - John Bodnar and Julia Hill-Nichols Join Library Board</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that John Bodnar and Julia Hill-Nichols have been appointed to the Library Board of Trustees, effective immediately.    <P>
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) appointed the new trustees at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 29, 2012. They were selected from a list of five applicants and will serve a three-year term through March 31, 2015. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>May 25 - Jefferson County Library Foundation to Hold 12th Annual Rare &amp; Novel Night at Bandimere Speedway</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Library Foundation will hold its 12th Annual Rare & Novel Night at Bandimere Speedway at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 21. This year&rsquo;s event, ?Rock, Race & Read,? will give guests the chance to burn up the quarter mile in a Z28 Camaro on Thunder Mountain. Proceeds benefit Children and Teen Literacy Programs at Jefferson County Public Library. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>May 14 - Spring Whale of a Used Book Sale Splashes Down June 1-3</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends announced today their annual Spring Whale of a Used Book Sale will take place June 1-3, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 1-2, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 3.  <P>]]></description>
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			<title>May 1 - Sign Up for Jefferson County Public Library's Summer Reading Club Starting May 1</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that sign up for its 2012 Summer Reading Club has begun. Kids, teens and adults can sign up online at jeffcolibrary.org/summerreading or at any JCPL location.    <P>
Summer Reading Club runs from June 1 through July 31. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>May 15 - Jefferson County Public Library Closed on 5-15-12 for All Staff Meeting</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr12_8.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[All JCPL locations will be closed for the day, including Arvada, Belmar, Columbine, Conifer, Edgewater, Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood, Standley Lake and Wheat Ridge. Other library services, including Library administration, the Bookmobile, Call Center, eTrain and homebound services, will also suspend operations for the day. JCPL&rsquo;s Online Library will be available to patrons at www.jeffcolibrary.org. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>April 9 - Jefferson County Public Library Names Donna Walker Director of Library Programs and Services</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it has named Donna Walker to the position of director, library programs and services, effective May 1, 2012. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>JCPL to Participate in One Book 4 Colorado</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[From April 18-29, families with 4-year-old children living in Jefferson County may pick up a free book at any Jefferson County Public Library.       <P>]]></description>
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			<title>March 30 - JCPL Presents Colorado Author Craig Barnes</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr12_5.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[JCPL announced today that Craig Barnes, author of Growing Up True: Lessons of a Western Boyhood, will speak during a special author visit as part of the Library&rsquo;s One Book. One Golden. program. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 at the Foss Auditorium at the American Mountaineering Center. Free tickets are available at the Golden Library while supplies last.  <P>]]></description>
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			<title>March 14 - Jefferson County Library Foundation Names New Board Members</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Library Foundation announced it has named Bill Knott and Ann Stumpf to its Board of Directors, filling two of the four vacancies on the Board.    <P>
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			<title>March Madness Book Sale Coming to Standley Lake Library </title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr12_3.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Looking for great deals on books and other resources? You&rsquo;re in luck! The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of JCPL will hold its annual March Madness Used Book Sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 9-10 at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, Colo.    <P>
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			<title>Feb. 2 - Tax Forms and Free Tax Help Offered at JCPL</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr12_2.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library will once again be offering free tax assistance to taxpayers this year. The Library offers many resources for individuals who require help filing their tax returns.    <P>
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			<title>January 4 - Jefferson County Public Library Board Appoints Pam Nissler to Executive Director Position</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Pam Nissler to the position of Executive Director of Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), effective Jan. 1, 2012. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>December 9 - Jefferson County Public Library Board Names Pam Nissler as Finalist for Executive Director Position and Authorizes Negotiations for Appointment</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[At its Dec. 8 meeting, Jefferson County Public Library&rsquo;s Board of Trustees unanimously resolved to name Pam Nissler as a finalist candidate for the position of executive director of Jefferson County Public Library. In addition, the Board authorized the board chairman to effect the appointment, within terms specified by the Board, on or after Dec. 23, 2011. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>November 30 - Jefferson County Public Library to hold holiday open houses</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a perfect holiday gift that delivers a lifetime of fun? We have the perfect idea for you! Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is hosting holiday open houses throughout December to thank our communities for their patronage and good will.  <P>]]></description>
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			<title>November 29 - Jefferson County Library Foundation to Participate in Colorado Gives Day</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_35.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, the Jefferson County Library Foundation is participating in Colorado Gives Day, a statewide online fundraising campaign sponsored by Community First Foundation and FirstBank. The Colorado Gives Day goal is to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving; the Library Foundation&rsquo;s goal is to raise at least $40,000 for Jefferson County Public Library!  <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>November 17 - Jefferson County Public Library Previews 2012 Hours of Operation</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it will implement new service hours in 2012. These and other changes will enable the Library to bring 2012 expenses in line with revenues and balance the Library&rsquo;s budget.    <P>
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			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>November 14 - Jefferson County Public Library to reduce expenses and services in 2012 </title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it will be making changes to its program of service beginning in 2012. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>November 2 - Jefferson County Public Library Receives Grant to Improve Accessibility to Library Programs and Services </title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_32.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it has been selected to receive a $16,000 Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to fund adaptive services and technologies for persons with disabilities.     <P>
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			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>October 11 - Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Gamma Kappa Chapter Receives Community Partner Award from Colorado Association of Libraries</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_31.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Gamma Kappa Chapter, Colorado School of Mines is being honored by the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) for its long-standing partnership with Jefferson County Public Library&rsquo;s Golden Library.  <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>October 10 - Jefferson County Public Library to Replace HVAC System at Golden Library</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_30.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it will replace the Golden Library heating, ventilating and air conditioning system before the end of the year. As a result, the Golden Library will be closed temporarily, beginning Friday, Nov. 4 through Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>October 5 - Jefferson County Public Library Completes System-Wide Energy Upgrades</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_29.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library has substantially completed a $3.5 million project to improve the energy efficiency of Library-owned buildings. The project was completed under an Energy Savings Performance Contract in partnership with the Governor&rsquo;s Energy Office and McKinstry, a firm specializing in consulting, construction, energy and facility services. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>October 3 - Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Oct. 21-23, 2011</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_28.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends are hosting their annual Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Oct. 21-23, 2011, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Admission to the sale is free. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>September 26 - Jefferson County Public Library to Hold Community Meetings</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_27.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) has scheduled a number of community meetings throughout its service area to provide an update on library services. "JCPL is facing significant short-term challenges," said JCPL Interim Executive Director Pam Nissler. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>September 23 - Brian DeLaet Joins Library Board of Trustees</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has appointed Brian DeLaet to the Library Board of Trustees, effective Sept. 20, 2011. DeLaet was appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Catherine Hildreth, who resigned from the Board in July. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>September 22 - Jefferson County Public Library Hosts Author Meet &amp; Greet with More than 40 Colorado Authors</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_25.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library will be featuring an author meet and greet from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Belmar Library. The event will feature more than 40 noted authors from across Colorado. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>September 19 - Jefferson County Public Library to Close Sept. 30 for All Staff In-Service</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_24.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) will be closed on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 so that Library staff may attend an all staff in-service. All JCPL locations will be closed for the day, including Arvada, Belmar, Columbine, Conifer, Edgewater, Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood, Standley Lake and Wheat Ridge. Other library services, including the Bookmobile, Call Center, eTrain and homebound services, will also suspend operations for the day.  <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>September 16 - Library board extends appointment of Pam Nissler as acting Executive Director</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Public Library Board of Trustees announced today that it has extended the appointment of Pam Nissler as acting executive director.  <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>September 1 - Lakewood Library to Reopen After Upgrades Completed</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_22.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After being closed for construction over the summer, Jefferson County Public Library will be reopening the Lakewood Library at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.    <P>
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			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>August 31 - Library Board of Trustees Announces Change to Internet Policy</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_21.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Library&rsquo;s (JCPL) Board of Trustees announced today that they have adopted changes to the Library&rsquo;s Internet policy. Effective Sept. 1, 2011, JCPL will filter all adult public computers and personal wireless devices to block online access to sexually explicit images. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>August 9 - Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees announces finalist for Executive Director position</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_20.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The search for a new executive director of Jefferson County Public Library moves closer to completion with the selection of two finalists for the position. The candidates are: <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>July 22 - Jefferson County Public Library Explores 2012 Budget Options</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it has submitted a number of 2012 budget scenarios to the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners through the County&rsquo;s new zero base budgeting process. The Library Board of Trustees has authorized the Library to submit three separate scenarios, each representing a different revenue level.  <P>]]></description>
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			<title>June 20 - Pam Nissler to Serve As Interim Executive Director for Jefferson County Public Library</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_18.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) Board of Trustees announced today that they have named Pam Nissler to serve as the Library&rsquo;s interim executive director, effective July 15. Nissler, who currently serves as JCPL&rsquo;s director of library programs and services, is stepping up to replace Marcellus Turner, who has resigned as JCPL&rsquo;s executive director to accept a position as city librarian of the Seattle Public Library. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>June 20 - Jefferson County Public Library Receives National Recognition from Library Journal and Gale </title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_17.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it has received national recognition for innovation and excellence ? for the second year in a row ? from Library Journal and Gale (part of Cengage Learning) in their annual Library of the Year award competition. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>May 26 - Jefferson County Public Library's Summer Reading Club Starts June 1</title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_16.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Beginning June 1, kids, teens and adults can sign up for Jefferson County Public Library&rsquo;s Summer Reading Club, which runs through July 31. The Summer Reading Club offers fun for all ages with interesting books, engaging programs and rewards. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>May 13 - Jefferson County Public Library Executive Director to Resign</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) Board of Trustees announced today that executive director Marcellus Turner has submitted a letter of resignation, effective July 15. Turner is leaving JCPL to become city librarian of Seattle Public Library. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>May 11 - Spring Whale of a Used Book Sale Splashes Down June 3-5</title>
			<link>http://http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_15.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends are hosting their annual Spring Whale of a Used Book Sale June 3-5, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 5. Admission to the sale is free. Proceeds from the sale benefit children and teen literacy programs at the library. <P>]]></description>
			<author>Jefferson County Public Library</author>
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			<title>May 12 - Online Library to Be Unavailable May 23</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is upgrading and consolidating its computer and web servers, and as a result, the Library&rsquo;s website, online catalog, patron account information and electronic databases will be temporarily unavailable on Monday, May 23, 2011. The server consolidation project is designed to improve library operations while reducing operating costs. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>May 9 - Jefferson County Public Library Bringing State-of-the-Art Technology to Evergreen </title>
			<link>http://jeffcolibrary.org/pressroom/nr11_12.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it will begin construction on the Evergreen Library the week of May 16 to get ready for the installation of an automated book sorter in June. This is part of a system-wide initiative to automate key materials handling processes in JCPL&rsquo;s libraries this summer. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>May 2 - Jefferson County Public Library Plans Major Upgrades to Lakewood Library</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it will complete major upgrades to the Lakewood Library this summer. As a result, the Lakewood Library will be closed temporarily, from May 30 through Sept. 5, 2011.  <P>]]></description>
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			<title>April 22 - JCPL Features First Lady of Colorado Helen Thorpe and Noted Colorado Author Jan Murphy</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library announced today that it will be hosting two well known Colorado authors in May at book discussion groups at the Arvada and Evergreen Libraries. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>Apr. 5 - Jefferson County Library Foundation to Host 11th Annual Rare &amp; Novel Night</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Jefferson County Library Foundation will be hosting the 11th annual Rare & Novel Night at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at the Green Gables Country Club. This year&rsquo;s event "The Roaring &rsquo;20s: Ain&rsquo;t We Got Fun" will take guests back to the time of the speakeasy, the Foxtrot and the Charleston. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>Mar. 21 - Jefferson County Public Library and Colorado Interfaith Power and Light team up to present Energy Savers program</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and Colorado Interfaith Power and Light are partnering to offer a series of workshops designed to help community members reduce home energy use and cost. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>Feb. 28 Jefferson County Public Library expands culture pass program</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that the Denver Art Museum, Golden History Museums and The Hudson Gardens and Event Center have joined the growing list of cultural institutions partnering with JCPL to provide free passes to library patrons. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>Feb. 22 Jefferson County Public Library and Colorado Bright Beginnings team up to promote early literacy</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) and Colorado Bright Beginnings are partnering to offer classes designed to help parents give their newborn children (0 - 36 months) a solid start in life. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>Feb. 16 Jefferson County Public Library achieves record service levels </title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) achieved record service levels in 2010, with year-over-year increases in item check-outs, patron visits, programs and classes offered, computer access and the use of electronic resources. <P>]]></description>
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			<title>Feb. 14 Jefferson County Public Library to install automated book sorters</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) announced today that it has launched an initiative to install automated book sorters in seven of its 10 libraries. Beginning this week, JCPL will make minor modifications to its Belmar and Columbine libraries to accommodate sorter installations. Installations in other large JCPL libraries, including Arvada, Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood and Standley Lake, will begin later this year. <P>]]></description>
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