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
Kids Writing Group, part of a series
All you need is your imagination, a spiral notebook and something to write with! This program is for third graders and older (age 9+).
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.
Kids Writing Group, part of a series
All you need is your imagination, a spiral notebook and something to write with! This program is for third graders and older (age 9+).
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.
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
Online Resources for Kids & Families
CultureGrams
Your window to the world! Concise, reliable, up-to-date info on countries across the globe. Contains maps, images, statistics and more.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for kindergartners through eighth grade.
CultureGrams
Your window to the world! Concise, reliable, up-to-date info on countries across the globe. Contains maps, images, statistics and more.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for kindergartners through eighth grade.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Reel Reads
If you liked the movie, check out the book! And if you loved the book, compare it to the movie.
A Year in Review: Best Picture Books
Check out some of our favorite picture books from 2024!
Reel Reads
If you liked the movie, check out the book! And if you loved the book, compare it to the movie.
A Year in Review: Best Picture Books
Check out some of our favorite picture books from 2024!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: December 2024
To help your preschooler get excited about books, notice things they are interested in and share books that feature their likes!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2024
Read to your baby a few times a day for just five minutes at a time. Keep it short and fun, and their attention span will grow as they do!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: December 2024
To help your preschooler get excited about books, notice things they are interested in and share books that feature their likes!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2024
Read to your baby a few times a day for just five minutes at a time. Keep it short and fun, and their attention span will grow as they do!
LGBTQIA+ Middle Grade Books
Don't miss out on one of these awesome titles where middle graders are living their best authentic lives!
Reel Reads
If you liked the movie, check out the book! And if you loved the book, compare it to the movie.
LGBTQIA+ Middle Grade Books
Don't miss out on one of these awesome titles where middle graders are living their best authentic lives!
Reel Reads
If you liked the movie, check out the book! And if you loved the book, compare it to the movie.
500 Books Before Middle School: December 2024
Travel back in time and discover books that won either the Newbery Medal for best writing or the Caldecott Award for best illustration!
500 Books Before Middle School: October 2024
As the days get shorter, the nights longer and the weather starts to turn, mysteries seem like a logical genre to read.
500 Books Before Middle School: December 2024
Travel back in time and discover books that won either the Newbery Medal for best writing or the Caldecott Award for best illustration!
500 Books Before Middle School: October 2024
As the days get shorter, the nights longer and the weather starts to turn, mysteries seem like a logical genre to read.
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.
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.
