About Us
Jefferson Public Library belongs to the Bridges Library System, a cooperative of public libraries in Waukesha and Jefferson Counties. You may check out and return materials at any of the Bridges Library System Member Libraries.
JPL has been serving the community since 1911. We value staff, literacy, partnerships, community, and resources.
Our Mission
Jefferson Public Library welcomes all who seek to read, learn, and explore and strives to be the leading resource for information, education, and entertainment.
Our Core Values
- Staff
- Staff is Jefferson Public Library’s most valuable asset.
- Literacy
- Literacy is essential for the well-being of every member of our community, and we believe that a literate community is a vibrant community.
- Partnerships
- The Library is strengthened and enriched by our partners and partnership opportunities within our community.
- Community
- All members of our community deserve respect and equitable treatment.
- Resources
- Access to resources contributes to a healthy community of informed residents.
Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Library Services
- Technology
- Ensure sustainable access through multiple platforms.
- Informational Hub
- Assist library users in gathering information and gaining knowledge.
- Collection
- Cultivate an inclusive and diverse collection.
- Promote access to and assistance with digital resources.
- Programming
- Develop and offer a strong and inclusive schedule of programming for all community members.
Marketing & Outreach
- Community Partnerships
- Work with community groups, schools, and organizations to develop programs, partner on projects, and immerse the library as a vitally important part of the community.
- Explore opportunities for collaboration, outreach, and promotion with diverse community groups.
- Expand collaboration with the City of Jefferson.
- Marketing & Promotion
- Promote library use among those who currently do not use or underutilize the library.
- Increase awareness of what the library does, why, and for whom.
- Library Advocacy
- Increase library presence at strategic locations and events within the community.
Library Health & Sustainability
- Customer Service
- Create opportunities for library staff to learn about new technologies, develop new skills, and practice techniques that will lead to improved service and increased job satisfaction.
- Prioritize team building.
- Funding
- Seek funding opportunities from new and existing sources.
- Explore operational costs.
- Space Maximization
- Explore ways to maximize library areas that are used by the public, during programming and general library usage.
- Explore the feasibility of a future expansion or renovation project.