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Garfield County Public Library District

Company Overview

To connect our communities to a world of possibilities. This is the mission of Garfield County Libraries. Our highly qualified staff across the six branches which make up Garfield County Libraries proudly work towards this mission both in the library and in our communities.

Garfield County is home to approximately 61,000 residents across a geographical area of almost 3,000 square miles and is located approximately 180 miles west of Denver via Interstate 70. Garfield County encompasses a geographical area of almost 3,000 square miles, of which nearly 60% is federal public lands. The county enjoys moderate weather year-round with 300 days of sunshine annually!

Garfield County and the Rocky Mountains offer an incredible lifestyle. Residents and visitors experience a wide variety of outdoor activities including skiing, fishing, rafting, hiking, biking, camping, and more. The beautiful Colorado River stretches through the county along the I-70 corridor. Limitless activities are just minutes away. Take a leisurely float on the Colorado River, with amazing views of the majestic Roan Plateau. Spend a day skiing at our nearby resorts, including Sunlight, Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, or Copper Mountain (to name just a few!). Then relax in the gorgeous Glenwood Hot Springs or Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs on your way home. Enjoy fine dining in Glenwood Springs or take an art walk in Carbondale. Head west an hour toward Palisade and Grand Junction to experience Colorado's wine country, the Grand Mesa, and the Colorado National Monument. It's all right here waiting for you!

Company History

In 1938, in New Castle, CO, a Works Progress Administration project established the first library in what is now the Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD, also known as Garfield County Libraries). In 1964 the Carbondale City Library joined the county library system, followed by the Glenwood Springs City Library in 1969, the Rifle Library in 1976, Silt in 1980 and Parachute Branch Library in 1983.

In 2006, Garfield County voters approved the creation of the Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) which is separate from Garfield County.

Between 2010 and 2013, all six of our branches underwent significant improvements to the facilities and GCPLD has strengthened it's position as community partners in the towns in which our branches are located.

Notable Accomplishments / Recognition

GCPLD earned voter approval for a $4 million property tax increase in 2019 which allows us to elevate and expand our services to the people and visitors of Garfield County.

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    Branch Manager

    Garfield County Public Library District - Glenwood Springs, CO, United States
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    The Garfield County Public Library District is seeking an experienced, emotionally intelligent leader to serve as Branch Manager of the Glenwood Springs Branch Library, the busiest branch in our six-branch system. This position combines professional librarianship with strategic leadership, staff development, community engagement, and branch operations. The successful candidate will lead a talented team, build strong community partnerships, champion excellent public service, and help advance ...

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