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 home page or visit the Golden Library for more information.

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!

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.

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!

Pokémon Club

Pokémon trainers unite! Visit the library each month as Pokémon trainers of all levels come together for an hour of fun! Those just entering the training field can borrow Golden Library’s beginner decks. Experienced trainers are welcome to bring their own 60 card deck......More

Pokémon trainers unite! Visit the library each month as Pokémon trainers of all levels come together for an hour of fun! Those just entering the training field can borrow Golden Library’s beginner decks. Experienced trainers are welcome to bring their own 60 card deck to play. Trading cards will only take place if your adult is present.

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!

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!

Galentine’s Day

Celebrate Galentine’s Day at the library! Decorate cookies, paint your nails, play board games, craft Taylor Swift bracelets, eat treats and meet amazing people who identify as women in your community. Come for the fun and leave with new friends.

Textile Society

Spin a yarn at Golden Library’s drop-in fiber arts program. Relax with your craft, pick up new tips and tricks and have other fiber enthusiasts help you through difficult patterns or new-to-you techniques. Open to knitters, crocheters and other fiber enthusiasts! All s......More

Spin a yarn at Golden Library’s drop-in fiber arts program. Relax with your craft, pick up new tips and tricks and have other fiber enthusiasts help you through difficult patterns or new-to-you techniques. Open to knitters, crocheters and other fiber enthusiasts! All skill levels are welcome.

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!

Thought Bubble Guild: The Book Was Better

Traditional text isn't the only way to read! Teens are invited to share their favorite graphic novels, comics, and manga with fellow fans at this nontraditional book club. After a quick book chat, teens will get to make and enjoy gourmet popcorn with their choice of mi......More

Traditional text isn't the only way to read! Teens are invited to share their favorite graphic novels, comics, and manga with fellow fans at this nontraditional book club. After a quick book chat, teens will get to make and enjoy gourmet popcorn with their choice of mix-ins. Teens can choose any illustrated story that fits the theme of book versus film, or investigate the suggested reading. ONLY teens in 6th through 12th grade will be allowed into this program. Please be respectful of this age limit for safety and to encourage peer learning with other teens. Suggested Reading: Heartstopper, Vol. 1 by Alice Oseman

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: America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy

Are you interested in diplomacy, politics and world news? Consider attending the Golden Library’s Great Decisions. Participants will engage in in-depth discussions on some of the most important foreign policy topics of 2026. Materials can be picked up starting Feb. 4......More

Are you interested in diplomacy, politics and world news? Consider attending the Golden Library’s Great Decisions. Participants will engage in in-depth discussions on some of the most important foreign policy topics of 2026. Materials can be picked up starting Feb. 4 at Golden Library. Registration is required.

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!

GN BEYOND Days: LEGO® Builders

LEGO®! LEGO® ! LEGO® ! We’re bringing out ALL our LEGOs® just for you! Stop on by and spend a full hour tapping into your budding artist and/or engineer spirit as you put your creative mind to work! PLUS we’ll have one BONUS builder activity available, such as KEVA Pl......More

LEGO®! LEGO® ! LEGO® ! We’re bringing out ALL our LEGOs® just for you! Stop on by and spend a full hour tapping into your budding artist and/or engineer spirit as you put your creative mind to work! PLUS we’ll have one BONUS builder activity available, such as KEVA Planks OR Snap Circuits.

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!