Kids & Families

Sept. 19: The Bookmobile is undergoing unscheduled maintenance. Scheduled facilities will receive alternative service, but stops will not be open to the public.

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Interactive E-books Interactive E-books

Interactive e-books inspire students to explore and create, with a new adventure every time.

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Raise a Reader. It’s easy! Share 1,000 books with your child before they start school.

Raise a Reader. It’s easy! Share 1,000 books with your child before they start school. Sign up to log your reading, earn prizes and discover new books to enjoy together.

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Amazing Wildlife of Colorado Amazing Wildlife of Colorado

Sep 22nd | 11:00am - 12:00pm

Conifer Library

Learn what makes Colorado habitats great places for feathered, scaly, and slimy neighbors, and meet animal ambassadors that are true…

Colorado is a place that has its own pride and identity. Learn what makes Colorado habitats great places for feathered, scaly, and slimy neighbors, and meet animal ambassadors that are true Colorado natives.

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Standley Lake Outdoor Adventure Space… Standley Lake Outdoor Adventure Space…

Sep 22nd | 11:30am - 12:00pm

Standley Lake Library

We're breaking ground on the new Outdoor Adventure Space at the Standley Lake Library on Saturday and thanking our donors who support us.

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Vejigantes Masks Vejigantes Masks

Sep 29th - Nov 10th

Various Locations

Explore the vibrant culture of Puerto Rico's rhythmic festivals. Learn about the mischievous and mysterious Vejigante and the folklore...

Explore the vibrant culture of Puerto Rico's rhythmic festivals. Learn about the mischievous and mysterious Vejigante and the folklore surrounding this character. Listen to traditional Bomba music, and even design your own horned Vejigante mask!

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Edgewater Elementary Recomends Edgewater Elementary Recomends

recommended by JeffcoKids

Check out some of these books recommended by students at Edgewater Elementary.

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Celebrate 1000 Books Before… Celebrate 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Sep 8th - Oct 6th

Various Locations

Celebrate 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Whether you've just finished 1000 Books or you're ready to start, everyone is welcome!

Celebrate 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Discover the fun at special parties and events held at each Library location. Whether you've just finished 1000 Books or you're ready to start, everyone is welcome!

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Jeffco Reads: Kid's Books Jeffco Reads: Kid's Books

recommended by JeffcoKids

Did you visit us at the Jeffco Fair and Festival? Here is a list of book recommendations from people who stopped by the library booth.

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Kanopy for Kids! Kanopy for Kids!

Kanopy now includes programming for kids! Browse Kanopy Kids and find the videos your kids will love!

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TumbleBooks TumbleBooks

An online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.

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Check Out Stories to Go Check Out Stories to Go

Developed especially for growing minds, these cute, bright bags contain six picture books and helpful activities to enhance story telling.

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BookFlix BookFlix

Pairing classic video storybooks with related nonfiction e-books, BookFlix helps your early reader develop essential reading skills.

Picks for Kids

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If You Liked The House with a Clock in… If You Liked The House with a Clock in…

recommended by JeffcoKids

Try these creepy stories for middle grade readers with lots of mystery and plot twists.

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Libros infantiles bilingües/Bilingual… Libros infantiles bilingües/Bilingual…

recommended by JeffcoEspañol

Reading bilingual books to kids expands their worldview while developing their language skills!

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Chapter Books for your Elementary… Chapter Books for your Elementary School Kid

recommended by JeffcoKids

Start off the new school year with some new books! Check out these new arrivals.

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Back to School for the Littles Back to School for the Littles

recommended by JeffcoKids

Here are some stories for getting your little ones ready to go back to school!

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Back to School Stories Back to School Stories

recommended by JeffcoKids

Getting ready to go back to school? These books are perfect to help older kids get ready too!

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Is It Time to Practice Reading? Is It Time to Practice Reading?

recommended by JeffcoKids

Great beginning readers for those children who are ready to try it on their own.

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Dino-Mania Dino-Mania

recommended by JeffcoMoviesTV

DVDs for kids that love dinosaurs.

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To the Great Richard Peck To the Great Richard Peck

recommended by JeffcoKids

A list of his best books to remember him by - you're sure to like at least one.

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Where in the World? Where in the World? Immigration and Refugee Stories for Middle Grade Readers

recommended by JeffcoTeens

Check out these stories about kids and teens immigrating to new lands in order to escape war, famine or other disasters in their native countries.

Try one of these stories about kids and teens immigrating to new lands.

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Just Like Me Just Like Me

recommended by JeffcoKids

Overcoming shyness, anxiety and anger can be tough for kids. These books help navigate mental health topics in a relatable and friendly way.

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Read a Funny Story Read a Funny Story

recommended by JeffcoKids

It's the perfect time to read a book that will tickle your funny bone.

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Beverly Cleary Beverly Cleary

recommended by JeffcoKids

Beverly Cleary is a favorite author of ours. Let's read one of her books . . . or two . . . . or three . . .

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Looking For a Good Adventure Story? Looking For a Good Adventure Story?

recommended by JeffcoKids

Try one of these adventure stories - written especially for older kids!

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Like Graphic Novels? Like Graphic Novels?

recommended by JeffcoKids

Here's a batch of graphic novels just waiting for you to check them out!

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2018 Books for Youth Award Winners 2018 Books for Youth Award Winners

recommended by JeffcoKids

2018 winners of the Youth Media Awards were announced February 12 at the American Library Association that met in Denver this year.

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Week 4: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Week 4: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

recommended by JeffcoKids

Reading with a child helps them learn how stories work. Fuel little brains for reading and talking with the latest for 1000 BBK.

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Week 3: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Week 3: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

recommended by JeffcoKids

When you love what you read with your child, they’ll love it too! Discover a new favorite with the latest for 1000BBK!

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Are you a STAR WARS fan? Are you a STAR WARS fan?

recommended by JeffcoKids

Have we got the books you are going to love! Here are a selection of books all about Star Wars.

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Mighty Girls - Who Love Dragons! Mighty Girls - Who Love Dragons!

recommended by JeffcoKids

When you talk about fantastic creatures, some people picture fairies, or unicorns, or elves — and some picture dragons!

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Wonder Wonder

recommended by JeffcoKids

Some books change the world. Some books change us. The best books do both.

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The Sky The Sky

recommended by JeffcoKids

Read all sorts of fun books about the big blue ocean above your head.

Games

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LEGO®.com LEGO®.com

Everyone loves playing with LEGO® bricks! Build and explore online.

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Curious George Games Curious George Games

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Up to Ten Up to Ten

Learning games for children aged up to ten.

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Funbrain Funbrain

Online educational games for kids of all ages - math, grammar, science, spelling and history

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ABCmouse ABCmouse

Educational games, books, & puzzles.

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Sesame Street Sesame Street

Educational games, videos, and coloring pages with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and more!

Parents and Teachers

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End of Summer Survival Guide End of Summer Survival Guide

recommended by JeffcoBooks

Kids starting to get the back-to-school squirms? Try these sanity-saving crafts and activities for the whole family.

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Raise a Reader. It’s easy! Share 1,000 books with your child before they start school.

Raise a Reader. It’s easy! Share 1,000 books with your child before they start school. Sign up to log your reading, earn prizes and discover new books to enjoy together.