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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It's time for the Battle of the Books! Make a team, find a coach and step into reading with these awesome Battle books.
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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

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!

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+).

Homework Help

These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.

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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.

Staff Picks & New at the Library

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: December 2025

Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up and read together! Use this list to read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.

Facing Fears: Courage

Use these picture books and resources to open conversations about finding courage even when things seem tough or fearful.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: December 2025

Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up and read together! Use this list to read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.

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.

Facing Fears: Courage

Use these picture books and resources to open conversations about finding courage even when things seem tough or fearful.

Emerging Readers: Kindergarten!

When your kindergartner is primed and ready to add foundational reading skills, everything becomes a powerful learning opportunity!

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.

MyJCPL Mobile App

Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.

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