Opened in 1996, Golden Library is located next to the Golden History Museum and along the Clear Creek trail, a popular walking path. In the summer, the Golden Farmers Market takes over the adjacent parking lot. The library is a full-service location featuring a children's space, quiet reading area, and teen space.

It offers bike racks, walk-up book returns, holds lockers, study rooms, office center services, and onsite tech resources. Meeting rooms can be reserved up to 60 days in advance at no cost, with capacity for 46 people and equipment including chairs, tables, whiteboard, projector, screen, lectern, laptop, and microphone. ADA-compliant design features accessible parking, computer desks and walkways, and ASL interpreter availability for library programs. Large print keyboards, trackball mice, and screen navigation software are available on request for public computers.