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® 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.
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® 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
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
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.
DÃa de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
Break out the calaveras and marigolds for a tradition-filled day where families honor and share memories of loved ones who have died.
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.
DÃa de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
Break out the calaveras and marigolds for a tradition-filled day where families honor and share memories of loved ones who have died.
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!
DÃa de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
Break out the calaveras and marigolds for a tradition-filled day where families honor and share memories of loved ones who have died.
Tough Topics: Homelessness and Poverty
Children are acutely aware of poverty, food insecurity and homelessness. Use these books and recommended resources to open a conversation.
DÃa de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
Break out the calaveras and marigolds for a tradition-filled day where families honor and share memories of loved ones who have died.
Tough Topics: Homelessness and Poverty
Children are acutely aware of poverty, food insecurity and homelessness. Use these books and recommended resources to open a conversation.
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: September 2025
These titles all have two things in common: they are awesome AND they all have yellow, orange or red covers — perfect for an autumn read!
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: September 2025
These titles all have two things in common: they are awesome AND they all have yellow, orange or red covers — perfect for an autumn 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
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.