Jefferson County Public Library servers more than 550,000 residents from ten different locations: Arvada, Belmar, Columbine, Conifer, Edgewater, Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood, Standley Lake and Wheat Ridge. Our Mission To enrich the quality of life for all people in Jefferson County by providing resources for information, education and recreation. Our Vision Jefferson County Public Library will be the essential destination where all generations connect, discover and create. Our Values We serve with care; everyone is welcome here. We meet you where you are, give you our full attention and strive to exceed your expectations. Our core values are Innovation, Accountability and Excellence. -Innovation – we collaborate, evaluate and continually improve. We are creative and flexible. We take risks, embrace change and look for opportunities to say yes. -Accountability – we are committed and honest. We participate and communicate. We take personal responsibility, provide follow through and build trust. -Excellence – we are positive and productive. We perform with purpose to transform lives. We focus on quality, consistently aim high and deliver outstanding results. Always be learning. Always be creating. Always be discovering something new.