libraries are often in beautiful old buildings such as this

An older library

Libraries are often in beautiful old buildings such as the one above

JCL or Jefferson County Library is in Jefferson County Missouri US
They have  a Mission Statement which is :
To connect people with ideas and information that foster lifelong learning, understanding and enjoyment;
To manage public resources efficiently, economically and to the best advantage of the taxpayers and cardholders of the library district;
To cooperate with other organizations and agencies to promote personal and community growth and development;
To advocate for quality library and information services.
This mission statement was adopted: November 18, 2000 and was drawn up by the Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees
Arnold Branch
1701 Missouri State Rd.Arnold, MO 63010
Phone: (636) 296-2204Fax: (636) 296-5975
JCL e-mail directoryBranch Manager: Elizabeth Link

Northwest Branch
5680 State Rd. PP High Ridge, MO 63049
Phone: (636) 677-8186 Fax: (636) 677-8243
JCL e-mail directory Branch Manager: Cindy Hayes Fax: (636) 677-8243

Windsor Branch
7479 Metropolitan Boulevard ,Barnhart, MO 63012
Phone: (636) 461-1914,Fax: (636) 461-1915
JCL e-mail directory Assistant Director/Branch Manager:Karen Duree

They provide a comprehensive network of all library services including borrowing facilities of fiction and non fiction books , provide a comprehensive research facility including access to old records and newspaper archives ,CDS , videos , online reservations and information . They run school vacation programs , story time for babies, delivery of books to house bound clients and full range of modern technology based services including access to internet , PC’s and video games .
Many clubs and information sessions are conducted by all the libraries.