Jefferson County Library Competitors

The city of Aurora -- a great place to live! Aurora, Colorado, is a booming city of over 400,000 residents located along the front range of the Rocky Mountains. It is truly a great place to live, work and play! Who We Are DIVERSE POPULATION People from around the world call Aurora their home and help create our culturally rich environment. Whether you prefer the city life or a more rural setting, you’ll feel right at home in our city. AWARD-WINNING CITY It’s safe to say that amazing things happen when we work together. Our 911 dispatch center is the only dispatch center in the country that has been recognized twice by Congress and our water treatment plants are consistently winning awards for water quality. PUBLIC SAFETY FOCUSED Visit our public safety page to see how our Police and Fire Departments put safety first and learn what it takes to join the team. CORE4 Values In everything we do, we do it with integrity, respect, professionalism, and with a focus on customer service. Our Core 4 values drive the city of Aurora forward and encourage all employees to adhere to these ideals.

The Denver Public Library connects people with information, ideas and experiences to provide enjoyment, enrich lives and strengthen our community. The Library strives to positively impact the community in several Ways, including: Immersing children from birth in literacy-rich environments where they discover the joy of reading and learning, motivating them to achieve and graduate from high school. Improving people's lives by allowing them to acquire the resources and skills needed to prosper and contribute to Denver's economy. Providing a forum where people's lives can be enriched by reading, learning, and engaging in experiences here that make Denver a better place to live. For over a century, the Library has provided educational and entertainment materials to the people of Denver and beyond. Throughout its history, DPL has adapted to meet the changing needs of the community. While books, eBooks, movies, and music still remain important, the Library today acts as a technology hub; a community center where organizations from around the City convene and collaborate; and a welcoming place for lifelong learning. Denver Public Library is funded through the City and County of Denver’s General Fund, and is governed by the eight-member Mayor-appointed Library Commission. The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation, founded in 1940, supports the Library through advocacy and fundraising through memberships, the annual Summer and Winter Used Books Sales, and their signature event, the Booklovers Ball.

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.