Baby Time

Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharin......More

Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!

Preschool Time

Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ......More

Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!

Buying & Selling Online

Understand how to safely buy and sell items using the 5 most popular online sites: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, eBay, Etsy and Nextdoor. Prerequisites: Basic computer and internet skills and your own email address. Bring your password!

Textile Society

Spin a yarn at Golden Library's drop-in fiber arts program! Relax with your craft, pick up new tips and tricks, have other knit/crochet/fiber enthusiasts help you through difficult patterns or simply explain a new-to-you technique. All skill levels welcome.

Toddler Time

Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going with 10......More

Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!

Great Decisions 2025 - The Future of NATO

Engage in in-depth discussions on the most important foreign policy topics of 2025 Today's Topic: The Future of NATO and European Security – Author: Kori Schake European security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Putin’s Russia has launched a war with ......More

Engage in in-depth discussions on the most important foreign policy topics of 2025 Today's Topic: The Future of NATO and European Security – Author: Kori Schake European security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Putin’s Russia has launched a war with Ukraine on its doorstep, and America’s uncertain role as leader of NATO and security provider has been called into question with the failure of Congress to pass supplemental military support for Ukraine. What are Europe’s options, and how might developments on both sides of Western Europe – in Ukraine and across the Atlantic – impact its choices? What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas?

Baby Time

Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharin......More

Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!

Toddler Time

Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going with 10......More

Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!

Teen After Hours: Mario Kart & Super Smash Bros Tournaments

There’s always something fun happening when the library shuts down. Show off your racing skills or faceoff as your favorite fighter by boosting, bumping, and punching your way to the top of the tournament brackets. Compete for bragging rights and a chance to win prizes......More

There’s always something fun happening when the library shuts down. Show off your racing skills or faceoff as your favorite fighter by boosting, bumping, and punching your way to the top of the tournament brackets. Compete for bragging rights and a chance to win prizes. Rev your engines and prepare to brawl in friendly competitions! No Nintendo Switch or accessories needed to participate, though you can bring your own to warm up between matches. All skill levels welcome. This event is exclusively for teens in 6th through 12th grade. Please honor this age limit to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all participants.

Family Time

It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child rea......More

It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!

Let's Dance

Wiggle, dance and have fun while building little brains! Families welcome. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergart......More

Wiggle, dance and have fun while building little brains! Families welcome. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!

Baby Time

Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharin......More

Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!

Preschool Time

Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ......More

Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Our teens get involved – and we love it! Create and plan teen-specific Library events and services at the Golden Library with the Teen Advisory Board. See yourself, your language and your family reflected in JCPL programming. JCPL is looking for a wide representation......More

Our teens get involved – and we love it! Create and plan teen-specific Library events and services at the Golden Library with the Teen Advisory Board. See yourself, your language and your family reflected in JCPL programming. JCPL is looking for a wide representation of teens to get involved at the library, including bilingual volunteers. Apply by filling out the Volunteer Application on the library homepage or visit the Golden Library for more information.

Discovery Play

Join us for some hands-on fun! Strengthen your child's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills in this self-paced program. Enjoy quality time while you learn and discover together with interactive activities.

Shut Up and Read

Introverts and bookworms unite! Teens are invited to read or listen to anything they would like while enjoying some quiet camaraderie with other like-minded teens. Read for pleasure or study for school in a relaxing atmosphere with comfy seating and snacks. Teens ca......More

Introverts and bookworms unite! Teens are invited to read or listen to anything they would like while enjoying some quiet camaraderie with other like-minded teens. Read for pleasure or study for school in a relaxing atmosphere with comfy seating and snacks. Teens can kick back with their favorite books or dive into a selection of titles we’ve handpicked just for them. Stay for the whole session or drop by for a quick escape. Only teens in 6th — 12th grade will be allowed into this program. Please respect this age limit for safety, and to encourage peer learning.

Baby Time

Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharin......More

Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!

Golden BEYOND Days - Dragons Galore!

What is a Golden BEYOND Day? It’s a full hour of mix-mash activities and crafts all designed around a given theme. You’re invited to simply have fun! Today’s Activities: Dragons Galore! Before you know it, the live action version of How to Train Your Dragon will be......More

What is a Golden BEYOND Day? It’s a full hour of mix-mash activities and crafts all designed around a given theme. You’re invited to simply have fun! Today’s Activities: Dragons Galore! Before you know it, the live action version of How to Train Your Dragon will be in theaters. While you wait, take some time to re-read Cressida Cowell’s beloved book series and create your own DRAGON EGGS and dragon eye magnets, and learn how to draw both eastern and western dragons!  Registration Required.

Toddler Time

Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going with 10......More

Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!