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
Homeschool ACES, part of a series
Engage in educational activities, connect with the homeschool community, explore innovative technologies and enrich learning.
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.
LEGO Room, part of a series
Come in and build with bricks to your heart's content in a room devoted entirely to your LEGO building dreams!
Homeschool ACES, part of a series
Engage in educational activities, connect with the homeschool community, explore innovative technologies and enrich learning.
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.
LEGO Room, part of a series
Come in and build with bricks to your heart's content in a room devoted entirely to your LEGO building dreams!
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
Online Resources for Kids & Families
Spotlight on Native Americans
Explore Native American Heritage with this interactive e-book collection from Rosen Learning's Spotlight series.
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 2 - 11 p.m.
Spotlight on Native Americans
Explore Native American Heritage with this interactive e-book collection from Rosen Learning's Spotlight series.
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
I Can Wait: Patience
Use these books and resources to help your child understand and develop the ability to be patient.
Born to Read!
Newborn babies love the sound of their parents' voices, and these high-contrast board books are perfect for their developing eyes.
I Can Wait: Patience
Use these books and resources to help your child understand and develop the ability to be patient.
Born to Read!
Newborn babies love the sound of their parents' voices, and these high-contrast board books are perfect for their developing eyes.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2025
Make reading a positive, fun activity. If your kiddo gets restless, put the book aside and try again later.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: October 2025
Talk, sing, read, write and play with your child every day — these simple activities build early language and literacy skills!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2025
Make reading a positive, fun activity. If your kiddo gets restless, put the book aside and try again later.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: October 2025
Talk, sing, read, write and play with your child every day — these simple activities build early language and literacy skills!
School Skills: Perspectives
Considering something from another viewpoint is a critical school and social skill. Use these books and resources to talk about perspective.
I Can Wait: Patience
Use these books and resources to help your child understand and develop the ability to be patient.
School Skills: Perspectives
Considering something from another viewpoint is a critical school and social skill. Use these books and resources to talk about perspective.
I Can Wait: Patience
Use these books and resources to help your child understand and develop the ability to be patient.
500 Books Before Middle School: November 2025
We have more than 22,000 audiobooks for kids, so download and listen as you continue your march toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
500 Books Before Middle School: October 2025
Nonfiction books are filled with true facts and details. Let curiosity be your guide this month!
500 Books Before Middle School: November 2025
We have more than 22,000 audiobooks for kids, so download and listen as you continue your march toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
500 Books Before Middle School: October 2025
Nonfiction books are filled with true facts and details. Let curiosity be your guide this month!
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
Family Connects Colorado
Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.
Raising Colorado Kids
Consolidates information into one accessible, easy-to-navigate resource for early childhood services in both English and Spanish.
Family Connects Colorado
Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.
Raising Colorado Kids
Consolidates information into one accessible, easy-to-navigate resource for early childhood services in both English and Spanish.
MyJCPL Mobile App
Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.