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
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.
DÃa de los Niños: Book Fiesta
Apr 11th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Celebrate children and cultural heritage with books, music, laughter, live performances, fun activities and surprises for the whole family!
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.
DÃa de los Niños: Book Fiesta
Apr 11th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Celebrate children and cultural heritage with books, music, laughter, live performances, fun activities and surprises for the whole family!
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
Online Resources for Kids & Families
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 24/7.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for kindergartners through eighth grade.
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 24/7.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for kindergartners through eighth grade.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: April 2026
Adults are important role models: children do the things they see us doing. Let kids see you reading and talk to them about it!
CLEL Bell Award Winners 2026!
The CLEL Bell Award recognizes high-quality children's books that provide excellent support of early literacy development in young children.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: April 2026
Adults are important role models: children do the things they see us doing. Let kids see you reading and talk to them about it!
CLEL Bell Award Winners 2026!
The CLEL Bell Award recognizes high-quality children's books that provide excellent support of early literacy development in young children.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: April 2026
Adults are important role models: children do the things they see us doing. Let kids see you reading and talk to them about it!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2026
Give young children a chance to build their storytelling skills with questions, and read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: April 2026
Adults are important role models: children do the things they see us doing. Let kids see you reading and talk to them about it!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2026
Give young children a chance to build their storytelling skills with questions, and read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
Tough Topics: Bullying
Learn about the signs of bullying, its consequences and the steps we can take to prevent it.
Among the Stars
Learn about space, space exploration, and imaginary journeys with these titles that take you to the stars!
Tough Topics: Bullying
Learn about the signs of bullying, its consequences and the steps we can take to prevent it.
Among the Stars
Learn about space, space exploration, and imaginary journeys with these titles that take you to the stars!
500 Books Before Middle School: March 2026
Add these colorful titles to your list as you MARCH (see what we did there?) toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
500 Books Before Middle School: February 2026
Finish 500 Books Before Middle School and have a book dedicated in your honor! Here are some chosen titles from previous finishers.
500 Books Before Middle School: March 2026
Add these colorful titles to your list as you MARCH (see what we did there?) toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
500 Books Before Middle School: February 2026
Finish 500 Books Before Middle School and have a book dedicated in your honor! Here are some chosen titles from previous finishers.
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
Neonatal Care Leave | FAMLI
Parents with infants in neonatal care are eligible to receive up to 12 weeks of paid Neonatal Care Leave to be there at this critical time.
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!
Neonatal Care Leave | FAMLI
Parents with infants in neonatal care are eligible to receive up to 12 weeks of paid Neonatal Care Leave to be there at this critical time.
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!
MyJCPL Mobile App
Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.