Calendar

Oct
10
Mon
2016
All Jeffco Public Libraries Closed
Oct 10 all-day

All Jefferson County Public Library locations will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, for the Library’s annual staff in-service and training. Patrons will still be able to return materials at the libraries and access materials and resources via jeffcolibrary.org.

All libraries will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 11 for normal business hours.

Oct
20
Thu
2016
2016 Fall Jefferson County Library Whale of a Sale @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Oct 20 all-day

Whale of a Used Book SaleGet your bags ready to snatch up some bargains at the 2016 Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

  • Preview Night will be Thursday, October 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Only Friends can attend Preview Night and get first pick of the books, so if you’re not a Friend of JCPL, you can sign up here.
  • Doors open early at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 21 for those who want to beat the crowds for a $10 fee. Doors will open to the public on Friday at 9 a.m., which is free of charge. The sale is open until 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 22, is half-price day for employees of Jefferson County and Friends of the Library. Don’t forget your IDs, as you can’t get this exclusive deal without them! The sale is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Sunday, October 23, is bag day. A bag of books starts at just $6. What a deal! Doors open at 11 a.m. on Sunday and close at 3 p.m.
Oct
21
Fri
2016
2016 Fall Jefferson County Library Whale of a Sale @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Oct 21 all-day

Whale of a Used Book SaleGet your bags ready to snatch up some bargains at the 2016 Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

  • Preview Night will be Thursday, October 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Only Friends can attend Preview Night and get first pick of the books, so if you’re not a Friend of JCPL, you can sign up here.
  • Doors open early at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 21 for those who want to beat the crowds for a $10 fee. Doors will open to the public on Friday at 9 a.m., which is free of charge. The sale is open until 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 22, is half-price day for employees of Jefferson County and Friends of the Library. Don’t forget your IDs, as you can’t get this exclusive deal without them! The sale is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Sunday, October 23, is bag day. A bag of books starts at just $6. What a deal! Doors open at 11 a.m. on Sunday and close at 3 p.m.
Oct
22
Sat
2016
2016 Fall Jefferson County Library Whale of a Sale @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Oct 22 all-day

Whale of a Used Book SaleGet your bags ready to snatch up some bargains at the 2016 Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

  • Preview Night will be Thursday, October 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Only Friends can attend Preview Night and get first pick of the books, so if you’re not a Friend of JCPL, you can sign up here.
  • Doors open early at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 21 for those who want to beat the crowds for a $10 fee. Doors will open to the public on Friday at 9 a.m., which is free of charge. The sale is open until 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 22, is half-price day for employees of Jefferson County and Friends of the Library. Don’t forget your IDs, as you can’t get this exclusive deal without them! The sale is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Sunday, October 23, is bag day. A bag of books starts at just $6. What a deal! Doors open at 11 a.m. on Sunday and close at 3 p.m.
Oct
23
Sun
2016
2016 Fall Jefferson County Library Whale of a Sale @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Oct 23 all-day

Whale of a Used Book SaleGet your bags ready to snatch up some bargains at the 2016 Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

  • Preview Night will be Thursday, October 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Only Friends can attend Preview Night and get first pick of the books, so if you’re not a Friend of JCPL, you can sign up here.
  • Doors open early at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 21 for those who want to beat the crowds for a $10 fee. Doors will open to the public on Friday at 9 a.m., which is free of charge. The sale is open until 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 22, is half-price day for employees of Jefferson County and Friends of the Library. Don’t forget your IDs, as you can’t get this exclusive deal without them! The sale is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Sunday, October 23, is bag day. A bag of books starts at just $6. What a deal! Doors open at 11 a.m. on Sunday and close at 3 p.m.
Nov
12
Sat
2016
Demon Dash 5K Run/Walk @ Golden High School
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Demon Dash 5K Run/WalkWhether you’re a runner or a walker, come, be active, and join this fun community event to support Golden High School! All money raised by Demon Dash will benefit Golden High School students by funding technology and co-curricular activities such as clubs and athletics.

Parking

Race participants are encouraged to park in the parking lots on the northeast side of Golden High School. The lots are accessible via S. Golden Road (off the roundabout) and 24th Street at Willow Creek Drive.

The start line is on 24th Street directly in front of Golden High School.

Nov
26
Sat
2016
Be a Tool 5K Elf Run @ Downtown Golden
Nov 26 @ 8:30 am

Be a Tool Elf RunThe 3nd annual Be A Tool 5k Run is happening on Small Business Saturday and the proceeds will help support the growth of the Neighborhood Rehab Project (NRP). In September of this year approximately 750 volunteers came together in Golden, Arvada and Englewood to help work on projects for folks in need of warm, safe and dry conditions. Proceeds from this race will go directly toward future projects in 2016 and 2017.

The 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. under the Welcome to Golden Arch with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. Runners will finish on 12th Street where they can enjoy a free pancake breakfast and win prizes from Golden’s local businesses. Prizes will be awarded for the best elf costumes! Categories include adult, child, group and pet. Race participants will also receive a reusable goodie bag with discount coupons to Golden businesses and an event t-shirt. The first 200 registrants will also receive a free elf hat.

Register at www.beatool.org. Adults are $35 and youth (under 12) are $15 for the 5K Run through Nov. 26. Walk-up registration for the 5K Run will be $39.

Dec
31
Sat
2016
New Year Celebration at the Golden Library @ Golden Library
Dec 31 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Enjoy crafts and activities with your child at the Golden Library from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a celebration of the New Year, with a countdown and balloon drop right at noon!

Feb
15
Wed
2017
FRIENDS of the Jefferson County Public Library at the Golden Library @ Golden Library
Feb 15 @ 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm

For the LOVE of Libraries!

Want to become more involved with the Library? Meet new people? Provide ideas for new programs? Volunteer at fun events? Help raise awareness of the library? Help raise funds for Jefferson County Public Library to continue to meet the needs of all residents of the county?

If you love the Library, join us for our first meeting of the FRIENDS of the Jefferson County Public Library at the Golden location, on Wednesday, February 15, at 6:15 p.m.

This Valentine-themed meeting/event includes a “Share Your Love of Books” exercise and you’re encouraged to bring your favorite book and chat about it with a different person every four minutes in a progressive lineup. (Think speed-dating – but you’re not really looking for a mate, just a new friend or acquaintance.)

We’ll also have a visit from local author Mike Foster. Mike recently published his fifth book – a work of fiction – This Above All. We’ll have door prizes and refreshments. This is a great way to meet new people and learn about fun opportunities at the library through the FRIENDS of the JCPL and the JCPL Foundation. For all lovers of the Library. The event is free, but please register in advance to reserve your space. For adults 16 and older.

Sep
24
Sun
2017
Golden Gallop 2017 @ Parfet Park
Sep 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Golden GallopOn Sunday, September 24, 2017 Golden’s biggest annual race will take place for the 12th year running! Starting again beneath the City’s famous ‘Welcome’ arch, right in the center of historic downtown Golden, and finishing in Parfet Park beside Clear Creek, the Golden Gallop will lead its runners on 5k and 10k loops followed by the Kid’s Fun Run.

Learn more and register today!

COG Mesa

 Golden was named after Thomas L. Golden,
a gold prospector who arrived in Jefferson County in 1858.

Additional Resources

City of Golden, Colorado
COG Mesa
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