The Golden Library is something like a mirror of its small mountain hometown. In the library, "Table Mountain Jamboree," Harriet Peck Taylor's fanciful batik of animals reveling along Clear Creek, mirrors the landmark Table Mountain that dominates the Golden horizon. The library's unique compilation of railroad materials and the Ronzio collection of antique photos of Golden reflect the area's pioneer heritage. And the town's academic community is represented in the library by volunteers from the world-class Colorado School of Mines who come to help local children with their homework.
The library is a vibrant part of this town. Foreign students bring their families to absorb American culture. Retirees from the RV campground come to meet friends and check e-mail or read the paper. Families walk or ride bikes to the library along the Clear Creek trail. The library also reflects the outdoors culture of the community with many books about mountaineering and kayaking. A visitor can really get a feeling for this town by spending an hour or two in the Golden Library.
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Golden Library 1019 10th St.
Golden, CO 80401
303-235-JCPL (5275) Library Manager: Peg Hooper
Hours
Sun
Noon - 5 pm
Mon-Thu
10 am - 9 pm
Fri & Sat
10 am - 5 pm
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Facts and Figures
• High-speed wireless Internet access is available for free. More info
• Golden Library was first incorporated by four women's groups under the name "Golden Library and Improvement Association." See History.
• Founded in 1914, Golden is the oldest public library still operating in Jefferson County.
• The library moved into its current building in 1996.
• The collection includes about 88,000 items.
• A meeting room that seats 41 is available to rent.
• 13 public-access computers with Internet and word processing capabilities.
• The number of visitors each month is about 18,700.
• Around 250 new library cards are issued each month.
• Square footage - 13,500
