Donna Walker

Director of Public Services for Jefferson County Public Library, Jefferson County, Colorado

[Lesley Dahlkemper @LDahlkemper]

Nothing better than starting the day visiting with a packed room of @cojeffcolibrary librarians! @JeffcoColorado Commissioners are sharing our love of reading and public libraries. Thank you for ensuring our libraries are for everyone in our community!#JCPLove 💜
#FReadom

[Jeffco Colorado @JeffcoColorado]

The Metropolitan Football Stadium District Funds granted Jeffco Public Library funding for a young author event with Jacqueline Woodson. The event was a success, and 842 copies of Woodson's books were given to 3rd graders in Jeffco Title One schools. #JeffcoStadiumDistrictFunds

[Lesley Dahlkemper @LDahlkemper]

Evergreen Library's grand re-opening is today! This beloved gathering place offers new amenities that reflect the cmty’s wishes—a teen space, children's story time area, & more. The library’s ribbon-tying y’day celebrates its role in bringing our #Jeffco community together.❤️

[Lesley Dahlkemper @LDahlkemper]

Great evening w national award-winning author @JackieWoodson & @cojeffcolibrary! Woodson spoke to a packed auditorium @JeffersonJrSr about writing, family, belonging, & diversity. @JeffcoSchoolsCo students led Q&A at the event, which attracted diverse readers of all ages. #Jeffco

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

Libraries work because library workers do. This #LaborDay, we're shouting out all library workers for their extraordinary service as they face an unprecedented level of harassment, threats of violence, and challenges to their expertise.

ALA offices are closed in observance.

[Jefferson County Public Library @cojeffcolibrary]

Don't know what to do with old documents and papers? Bring them to the Jeffco Foundation SHRED-A-THON tomorrow from 9 to 12 at the Bank of Colorado in Lakewood. https://t.co/d0CWMTRHhA

[ALA Conferences @ALAConferences]

Maysoon Zayid will take the stage in 30 minutes. Head to W375d-e/Skyline to grab your seat. #ALAAC23

[Lesley Dahlkemper @LDahlkemper]

Join us for tomorrow's town hall at 9:30 a.m. at Columbine Library! You'll hear the latest from our state legislators. I'll also share more about Together #Jeffco and what it means for growth and development in our county. We hope to see you there! ☕️🍩

[Donna Walker @donnarwalker]

@cojeffcolibrary So touching to hear Rebel Carter tell how she went from being an audience member at our author event in 2020 to on the panel at this year’s event!

[Jefferson County Public Library @cojeffcolibrary]

We are LIVE at 2023's spring author event, Exploring Kate Quinn's Historical Fiction! Tune in on the YouTube Livestream:

https://t.co/eNhLHl1PHr

[Donna Walker @donnarwalker]

@ALALibrary @OIF This could be a game changer!

[Jeffco Colorado @JeffcoColorado]

Help a child in need with Jefferson County’s Giving Tree program 🎄

Join #Jeffco Commissioners @tkth, @kerrforjeffco & @LDahlkemper and help brighten a child’s holiday season by purchasing them a gift. Grab a gift tag before they’re all gone!

Details: https://t.co/RMTEwJRu4A

[Jefferson County Public Library @cojeffcolibrary]

Make a splash at our Whale of a Used Book Sale at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds October 21-23! Find thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records available for all ages, stages and interests. Purchase tickets here:
https://t.co/kzKD22WPdb

[Colorado Association of Libraries @ColoLibraries]

Nominations for the 2023 CAL Board are open! Elections will be held in November. Our call includes the following positions:

✔ Treasurer
✔ Front Range Rep
✔ Member-at-large

Submit your self-nomination by November 3rd to be included on the ballot: https://t.co/85apSQHtm6

[Jefferson County Public Library @cojeffcolibrary]

If you're a teen looking to give back to your Library community (and earn $350 in the process) apply for his 8-week Teen Leadership Training hosted by the Family Leadership Training Institute! Deadline for applications is Oct. 17. Apply here:
https://t.co/SKI3G2ToEG

[Lesley Dahlkemper @LDahlkemper]

We’re celebrating 70 years of innovation, resiliency, & public service at ⁦@cojeffcolibrary⁩ annual conference! Our libraries are among the best in the country. Thx for oppor to share ⁦@JeffcoColorado⁩ commissioners’ gratitude for all you do for #Jeffco! ⁦⁦

[Donna Walker @donnarwalker]

@cojeffcolibrary @ColoAssocLibs A very proud moment for Tesm JCPL!

[Jefferson County Public Library @cojeffcolibrary]

We are honored to receive the Innovated Spaces Award for the Express Library West Arvada from @ColoAssocLibs. The Express Library is truly a one-of-a-kind space!

See what all the buzz is about. Register to access this award-winning, self-service space:

https://t.co/3SUAeVK4cv

[Jeffco Transcript @JeffcoTranscrip]

Jefferson County has announced a possible location for a new south county library, asking for community input in two virtual meetings coming up.
https://t.co/vnYMfVHGxL

[Jefferson County Public Library @cojeffcolibrary]

On your mark, get set... bake!

Who will be crowned Star Baker at the Great Belmar Bake Off? Teens can find out at this Friday's Teen After Hours event. (Paul Hollywood can't make it, but you can check out some of his books to prepare!)

Register: https://t.co/i5GqxKLtBT