Amazing Race for Tweens

Get ready for an adventure! Tweens and their caregivers are invited to turn historic downtown Golden into a fast-paced scavenger hunt. Race through the city solving clues, completing challenges, and competing for first place in a gameshow-style showdown! Sign up with ......More

Get ready for an adventure! Tweens and their caregivers are invited to turn historic downtown Golden into a fast-paced scavenger hunt. Race through the city solving clues, completing challenges, and competing for first place in a gameshow-style showdown! Sign up with friends or come ready to make new ones — and see Golden like never before! This event is for tweens in 4th to 6th grade and their caregivers. Registration is required for every adventurer. Make sure to wear comfy clothes and shoes. Bottled water will be provided.

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!

Nature’s Educators: Talon Talk

Dive into the exciting world of raptors Nature's Educators and learn about their role in nature characteristics and what makes them important to our ecosystems! We’ll discover the various types of birds of prey found all over the world. You will get to see the birds of......More

Dive into the exciting world of raptors Nature's Educators and learn about their role in nature characteristics and what makes them important to our ecosystems! We’ll discover the various types of birds of prey found all over the world. You will get to see the birds of prey up close and learn the raptor’s personal histories, anatomy, hunting strategies and habitats.

The Colorful World of Gardening

Discover the colorful world of gardening! Dig into different soils and learn what makes them ideal for growing and harvesting plants. Uncover the secrets of Colorado’s planting climate, meet beneficial insects, and put your green thumb to work in our garden. Plus, buil......More

Discover the colorful world of gardening! Dig into different soils and learn what makes them ideal for growing and harvesting plants. Uncover the secrets of Colorado’s planting climate, meet beneficial insects, and put your green thumb to work in our garden. Plus, build a hydroponic unit to kick-start your home garden. Bring an adult to join the fun — everyone's welcome; no experience is needed!

Collage & Craft with Foothills Art Center

Join us for a creative collage workshop led by a local artist from Foothills Art Center! Learn techniques like layering, mixed media, and texture blending as you craft expressive collages using 4 to 6 squares. All materials are provided — just bring your imagination!

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!

Learn to Paint: Wooden Bookmarks

Join us for a beginner-friendly painting class where you will learn step-by-step how to paint a sunset. We will be working with acrylic paints and wood bookmarks to create our own mini artworks. All materials provided. Registration required. This program is for teens ......More

Join us for a beginner-friendly painting class where you will learn step-by-step how to paint a sunset. We will be working with acrylic paints and wood bookmarks to create our own mini artworks. All materials provided. Registration required. This program is for teens ages 12-18.

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!

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!

Cybersecurity Awareness

Stay safe on the Internet and protect yourself from cybercriminals. Prerequisites: Basic Computer skills, including using a mouse and keyboard.

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.

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!

Computer Basics

Learn the parts of a computer. Use a mouse and keyboard and understand the basics of navigating Microsoft Windows. Prerequisites: None.

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!

Jeffco Open Space Pop Up: Color in the Natural World

Color plays an important role in nature, helping animals hide, attract mates and, in some cases, warning the curious to stay away. Explore the different uses of color while examining non-living specimens with the assistance of Jefferson County Open Space Park Rangers a......More

Color plays an important role in nature, helping animals hide, attract mates and, in some cases, warning the curious to stay away. Explore the different uses of color while examining non-living specimens with the assistance of Jefferson County Open Space Park Rangers and volunteers.

Graphic Novel Creation Camp!

Calling all artists, storytellers and graphic novel fans! Get creative exploring comics and manga, and dream up your own superheroes, villains and fantasy creatures. Work with experienced artist and comic book writers to tell the stories of the crazy adventures they go......More

Calling all artists, storytellers and graphic novel fans! Get creative exploring comics and manga, and dream up your own superheroes, villains and fantasy creatures. Work with experienced artist and comic book writers to tell the stories of the crazy adventures they go on in your very own comic book!  This three-day camp is for 3rd – 5th grade students.

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!