Kids & Families
Welcome all kids ages birth to 10 (pre-K to fifth grade) and their families! Here, you can always be playing, learning and growing with these library materials, Story Times and resources!
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Events for Kids & Families
From Story Time to reading with dogs and building LEGOs, there are all sorts of fun and educational things your kiddos can do at JCPL!
Featured Events
Toddler Time, part of a series
It's reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming! Limited to the first 25 patrons.
LEGO® Build and Play, part of a series
Drop in for a play and build session where artists and engineers can let their creativity flow as they craft their own creations.
Tweens Writing Group, part of a series
Grab your No. 2 pencil, and let's write! Work in a group setting with a variety of prompts to write, share, doodle, and have a great time.
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
Online Resources for Kids & Families
Learn from Home with Scholastic GO!
Little learners can explore videos on almost every school subject, search world news and navigate an interactive atlas!
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 2 - 11 p.m.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Twins: The Power of TWO!
These delightful books about twins will have you seeing double double!
Work. Play. REST.
Find exciting stories of people who love their work and their influence in the world!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: August 2024
You don't have to read stories word-for-word with very young children. Look at the pictures and describe what you see to build vocabulary.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2024
Not everyone takes to reading right away. Just reassure your child that they will get there.
Work. Play. REST.
Find exciting stories of people who love their work and their influence in the world!
Little Hearts, BIG Feelings
These books offer heartfelt and engaging looks at these emotions and ways to understand and manage them.
500 Books Before Middle School: June 2024
School's out and reading for pleasure is in! Join both 500 Books Before Middle School AND the Summer Challenge and get all the prizes!
500 Books Before Middle School: May 2024
In honor of both 500 Books Before Middle School and National Children's Book Week 2024, enjoy reading wherever your heart takes you!
New at JCPL
Resources for Parents & Caregivers
It takes a village to raise a child. These community partners and library resources can help parents and caregivers raise children into happy and healthy human beings.
Community Partners
Colorado Universal Preschool
All Colorado children can register for up to 15 hours per week of free, high-quality preschool through Colorado's Universal Pre-K Program!
Family Connects Colorado
Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.
MyJCPL Mobile App
Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.
