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.
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
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.
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
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 2 - 11 p.m.
BookFlix
Cozy up with these classic video storybooks paired with related nonfiction e-books and help young readers develop essential reading skills!
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 2 - 11 p.m.
BookFlix
Cozy up with these classic video storybooks paired with related nonfiction e-books and help young readers develop essential reading skills!
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Hello, New Friend!
Sometimes, making new friends can be scary. These titles will put those fears aside and give you some resources for how to make friends.
Kindergarten Launch 2025!
Reading stories about school together and talking about them can help little ones feel prepared for their first day of kindergarten.
Hello, New Friend!
Sometimes, making new friends can be scary. These titles will put those fears aside and give you some resources for how to make friends.
Kindergarten Launch 2025!
Reading stories about school together and talking about them can help little ones feel prepared for their first day of kindergarten.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: August 2025
Get silly while reading together, hold the book upside down or backwards and see if your child notices! Then teach them how books work!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2025
Help your little one understand words and how they go together in sentences with these fun books!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: August 2025
Get silly while reading together, hold the book upside down or backwards and see if your child notices! Then teach them how books work!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2025
Help your little one understand words and how they go together in sentences with these fun books!
Hello, New Friend!
Sometimes, making new friends can be scary. These titles will put those fears aside and give you some resources for how to make friends.
Tween Reads: Biographies for Fifth Graders
Looking for a good biography for a book report? Here are some recommended titles to hold your interest.
Hello, New Friend!
Sometimes, making new friends can be scary. These titles will put those fears aside and give you some resources for how to make friends.
Tween Reads: Biographies for Fifth Graders
Looking for a good biography for a book report? Here are some recommended titles to hold your interest.
500 Books Before Middle School: June 2025
June is all about adventure! If you are going on a vacation or having fun in a staycation, these books will help set the tone.
500 Books Before Middle School: May 2025
May is the perfect month to unleash your creativity! These books will get you started!
500 Books Before Middle School: June 2025
June is all about adventure! If you are going on a vacation or having fun in a staycation, these books will help set the tone.
500 Books Before Middle School: May 2025
May is the perfect month to unleash your creativity! These books will get you started!
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.