With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office would like to clarify Colorado law as it applies to the use and possession of fireworks in unincorporated areas of Jefferson County, which includes all of Ken-Caryl east and west of C-470. A good rule of thumb: any device that explodes or leaves the ground is most likely illegal in Colorado. Colorado law defines permissible fireworks as any device that does not explode or leave the ground. Examples of permissible fireworks are cylindrical or cone fountains, sparklers, toy smoke devices, snakes and glow worms. To report illegal fireworks, call the Jefferson County Fireworks Hotline at 303-271-8200. For more information on fireworks safety, visit www.jeffcosheriff.com.

Ken-Caryl residents will soon benefit from an additional library. Starting July 12, the Jefferson County Public Library Bookmobile will begin weekly service from noon-4 p.m. each Saturday in the Safeway parking lot at Ken Caryl Ave. and Shaffer Parkway. Patrons may utilize the Bookmobile for the library’s most popular services: checking out and returning materials, placing and picking up holds, and accessing information about other library services. The Bookmobile collection holds over 1,200 items for patrons of all ages in a variety of formats—books, DVDs and audiobooks. Children, teens and adults may sign up and claim rewards for the Summer Reading Club at the Bookmobile. Patrons may begin using the Bookmobile as a pickup location for holds and requested items beginning July 12 by choosing “Bookmobile” in the dropdown menu from the library catalog at jeffcolibrary.org.