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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Build confidence, master early reading skills and keep brains of all ages engaged with interactive games, challenges and storybooks!
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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!

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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+).

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.

Countdown to Kindergarten!, part of a series

Countdown to Kindergarten! is a six-week program designed to help children and their caregivers prepare for school. Registration required.

Homework Help

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

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Online Resources for Kids & Families

Biography in Context

Find biographical information about people from around the world and throughout history.

Science in Context

Explore science articles, books, videos and news — an excellent one-stop resource for school projects.

Staff Picks & New at the Library

Ramadan Reflections

The Muslim month of Ramadan continues until March 29. Learn about this month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community with these titles.

Powerful Her

Strong women and girls star in these books!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2025

Spend time every day reading and exploring books with your child. Use this list and explore your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: February 2025

You are your child's first and best teacher, and JCPL has books, Story Time and more to help you get them ready to read!

Tween Reads: Fantastic Nonfiction

Try these engaging nonfiction books, perfect for students in grades five through seven.

Ramadan Reflections

The Muslim month of Ramadan continues until March 29. Learn about this month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community with these titles.

500 Books Before Middle School: February 2025

Fresh and feisty titles to celebrate friendships! Join 500 Books Before Middle School, invite your friends and get ALL the prizes!

500 Books Before Middle School: January 2025

What's your 2025 reading goal? These great titles will make reaching it — and making progress on your 500 Books Before Middle School — EASY!

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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.

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Community Partners

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!

Family Connects Colorado

Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.

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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