Munson memorial library 1046 s east street amherst, ma 01002 phone. East bank regional library jefferson parish library. We support the jefferson parish library by promoting library awareness, providing needed unbudgeted items for all its branches through fundraising, and participating in literacy programs. Jefferson parish library, since 1949, has been proving citizens of jefferson parish with the best materials, programs and services. It has popular fiction book club, great books club and fantasy book club, as well as a science fiction club. Find 15 listings related to jefferson parish library westbank libraries in marrero on. Jefferson parish library westbank libraries westwego. Please contact library staff with any questions or concerns regarding our. Jennings headquarters elton branch lake arthur branch. While the library understands that finding homes for your gently used. The jefferson county library foundations mission is to support and enrich the capabilities, resources and services of the jefferson county public library through fundraising and advocacy efforts that benefit our diverse community. Jefferson parish library lakeshore branch in metairie. Book sales and book donations belmont public library.
Jefferson parish library westbank libraries claim this business. Jefferson parish library the existence of the jefferson parish library assures public ownership and access to print collections, historic materials, digital resources, and gathering places for all parish residents. Learn online, either on your desktop computer or mobile device. Donated books and materials will be incorporated into the librarys book. Jcpl will make the final decision on acceptance, use or disposition. Jun 07, 2019 become a friend of the jefferson county public library. Free service works with jefferson parish library account to alert users of due dates. Live skills building and a library of lessons, videos, tests and more. The bookshop closes at 2pm, but we ask that donations be dropped off at least an hour earlier. Includes new covid19 language course in 101 languages. Vote for local representatives who support the librarys initiatives through government funding. Your support is requested for outreach programs, for collections, and for special projects. You can make large volume donations of books and media directly at the jefferson county library foundation warehouse mondayfriday, 9.
Text us at 66746 during library hours and start your question with askjpl. Learn a new skill at your own pace, with thousands of courses covering animation, audio, video, business skills, marketing, design, photography, programming and much more. Welcome to the jefferson elementary school library page. The police jury of jefferson parish passed a resolution of library establishment in 1946, and the first public library was opened november 30, 1949. Jefferson parish library 4747 west napoleon avenue metairie, louisiana 700012310 admin. One of our librarians will respond as soon as possible. Proceeds from these book donations support the public library in many ways. The criterion for material selection and deselection also applies to gifts, donations and memorials. Diagnostic test center with customized study plans, lessons, and live tutoring. Support our library your support for the library will strengthen and expand our mission to serve every one in our service area. Become a friend of the jefferson county public library. May 06, 2012 what if you needed 22 library cards, instead of one. The louisiana small business development center network, hosted by the university of louisiana at monroe, is an accredited member of the national association. Your support will demonstrate your appreciation for and understanding of the value in a civilized.
The friends of the jefferson public library is an independent, nonprofit organization of civicminded volunteers. Jefferson parish library pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more. Get email reminders for due dates with elf free service works with jefferson parish library account to alert users of due dates. By 1814 when the british burned the nations capitol and the library of congress, jefferson had acquired the largest personal collection of books in the united states. Jefferson parish library west bank regional branch in. Where to donate used books are you looking to donate your used books or magazines. Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more. Please contact library staff with any questions or concerns regarding our materials donation policy. Collection development policy jefferson county public library. Branch hours and locations jefferson davis parish library.
Jefferson parish library now offers free text message reference services. Located in the digital resources repository of the state library of louisiana. Thank you so much of thinking of us and for your support of the northern jefferson county library district. Cash donations to the friends of the library north for our projects are also welcome. It is 35,000 square feet and houses fiction and nonfiction books, magazines, microfilm, videocassettes, and books on tape. The events that require sign up are designated by the underlined event titles. For more information about elf, visit the elf website. Donate your used books friends of the jefferson public library.
Those wishing to make a financial contribution can do so by mailing a check made payable to friends of jefferson public library to the following address. We are are located two and a half blocks south of the stoplight at the hwy 18 and hwy 26 intersection. Donate good quality used books to the jefferson county library foundation. Why should i donate to the public libraries of jefferson. At first, none of the original library buildings were owned by the parish. Why should i donate to the public libraries of jefferson county. Jefferson offered to sell his library to congress as a replacement for the collection destroyed by the british during the war of 1812. Book donation procedures north jefferson county library. Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. I see jcpl has my favorite authors newest title available as an ebook or eaudiobook, but why doesnt the library have all of their titles. Please understand, however, that we cannot accept or include all donations, because. The friends of jefferson public library also accepts monetary donations. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the triparish elibrary digital collection.
Your support for the library will strengthen and expand our mission to serve every one in our service area. It has its headquarters in the east bank regional library in metairie, an unincorporated area in the parish. Live oak public libraries welcomes donations of gently used books, dvds, and audiobook cds to support the librarys collection and library. As a courtesy, we request that all donations be brought in boxes. Library card required microsoft imagine academy prepare for school or career by improving your knowledge of microsoft products and technologies. Jefferson township public library is a place where people gather to explore, interact, and imagine. Jefferson parish library jpl is the library system of jefferson parish, louisiana. Why should i donate to the public libraries in jefferson county. Throughout his life, books were vital to thomas jeffersons education and wellbeing. We offer a variety of programs and events in addition to print and digital information that is free, available and accessible to everyone. Once a gift or item is accepted by jcpl it becomes the property of the library unconditionally. Elf is not affiliated with jefferson parish library, but will work with a jpl account. On the hunt for jeffersons lost books a library of congress curator is on a worldwide mission to find exact copies of the books that belonged to thomas jefferson. The jefferson davis parish library system consists of the following locations.
Donate your used books friends of the jefferson public. Locations in jennings, elton, lake arthur, welsh and mobile library. The jane obrien chatelain west bank regional library, opened in 1990, is the largest public library on the west bank. Mar 16, 2020 the jefferson public library book drops are open and you are welcome to return items at any time.
Collection of more than 20,000 louisiana borndigital public documents, most since 2002. The friends of the library group accepts donations of new and used hard cover and paperback books, records, cds, and dvds at their sorting center located at 4747 west napoleon avenue in the administration section of the east bank regional library in metairie on tuesdays and thursdays between 9 a. Gently used hardcover books, softcovers and paperbacks, dvds and cds for patrons of all ages and interests are on sale during library. Elf is not affiliated with jefferson parish library, but will work with a. The jefferson public library book drops are open and you are welcome to return items at any time.
Norfolk public library needs new or gentlyused books, audiobooks, cds, and dvds. Frequently asked questions jefferson county public library. Click on the underlined event title to sign up for the event. Jefferson parish library east bank regional library. Citizens of all ages use one library card countywide and have access to all the resources of all the lib. Our building is directly across from the jefferson county courthouse. Tax deduction receipts are provided for every donation. Elf is an internetbased service which alerts library users of upcoming due dates by email. Filter by types of events or change display formats by clicking here.
If you have any questions about the jefferson parish library website or need help with your account, please visit our help page. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the jefferson parish library digital collection. An online library of over 144,000 digital materials about louisianas history, culture, places, and people. For example, askjpl what are the library hours on saturdays. What if you needed 22 library cards, instead of one. The friends of crandall public library gratefully accept your gently used donations for our book sales, which are. Librarything local covers bookstores and libraries, and book events of all kinds. Donate your books to the jefferson county library foundation and support the programs and services of the foundation and the jefferson county public library. The public libraries in jefferson county pljc is a group of 22 individual municipal jefferson county libraries that banded together thirtythree years ago to create the one county one library card system.
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