Kids & Families

Feb 17-24: Wheat Ridge Library will be closed for carpet installation.

Feb 18: All Libraries are closed for Presidents' Day.

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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Award Winning Youth Books Award Winning Youth Books

recommended by JeffcoKids

The 2019 youth media award winning books and their respective honor books were announced last week.

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Celebrate Black History Month Celebrate Black History Month

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Musicians and scientists. Politicians and activists. Get inspired with these tales about the leaders who helped shape Black History.

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Sweet Love Sweet Love

recommended by JeffcoMoviesTV

Family-friendly movies for Valentine's Day.

Event

Our Black Role Models in the Community Our Black Role Models in the Community

Feb 23rd | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Edgewater Library

An inspiring panel of leaders share their personal experiences living and working in Colorado. Moderated panel, followed by Q&A.

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Happy Birthday, Mo Willems! Happy Birthday, Mo Willems!

recommended by JeffcoKids

Check out some of Mo Willems' awesome books to celebrate his birthday on February 11.

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Play & Learn Series Edgewater Library Family Place: Play & Learn Series

Feb 20th - Mar 20th

Edgewater Library

Meet families, explore toys, make crafts and talk with community professionals. Registration required.

Help your little ones play, move, socialize and use their imagination at our Play & Learn Series. Speech therapists, child behavior specialists, music teachers and nutritionists are on hand to answer your questions in this fun and informal setting.

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Edgewater Elementary Recomends Edgewater Elementary Recomends

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

Online Resource

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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Chinese New Year - The Year of the Pig Chinese New Year - The Year of the Pig

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Welcome to 2019 - the year of the pig. We can't think of a better way to celebrate than to read a good book.

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What's New in Chapter Books What's New in Chapter Books

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Check our new arrivals in chapter books!

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It's Stock Show Time! It's Stock Show Time!

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Celebrate the National Western Stock Show this year with these books hand-picked by our staff!

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Best Board Books of 2018 Best Board Books of 2018

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Check out our list of the best board books from 2018.

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Best Picture Books of 2018 Best Picture Books of 2018

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Check out our list of best pictures books of 2018.

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Best Children's Graphic Novels of 2018 Best Children's Graphic Novels of 2018

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Check out our list of best children's graphic novels from 2018.

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Best Early Chapter Books of 2018 Best Early Chapter Books of 2018

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Check out our list of the best early chapter books of 2018.

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Best Chapter Books of 2018 Best Chapter Books of 2018

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Check out our list of the best chapter books we saw in 2018.

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Be Kind to One Another Be Kind to One Another

recommended by JeffcoKids

Celebrate World Kindness Day on Nov. 13 with these heartwarming, wholesome reads that help create a world without bullying.

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The Easiest of Our Beginning Readers The Easiest of Our Beginning Readers

recommended by JeffcoKids

A list of the very easiest of beginning readers for children who are just starting to read on their own.

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Excellence in Science Picture Books Excellence in Science Picture Books

recommended by JeffcoKids

The 2019 nominees for outstanding science writing and illustration for children.

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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

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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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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.

Story Time

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Story Time at the Library Story Time at the Library

Various Locations

Enjoy stories, singing, rhyming and dancing! All families are welcome.

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Love Love

recommended by JeffcoKids

Those Valentine books are going fast. But there are lots more books about love.

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Superhero Story Time Superhero Story Time

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Celebrate fandomonium with a Superhero story time!

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Unicorns Unicorns

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We have some of the best books around for that unicorn-loving child.

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Gorillas Gorillas

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All about gorillas!

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Dinosaurs Dinosaurs

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Let's get ready for this summer's blockbuster movie "Jurassic World" by reading some cool dinosaur books.

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Rain Rain

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Rain, rain, go away! Enjoy a rainy-day book on one of those rainy days sure to be coming again soon.

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Ducks Ducks

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Enjoy these children's books all themed around ducks.

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Pets Pets

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Do you have a pet? The Library has great stories all about them, whether you have a pet or not.

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Bugs! Bugs!

recommended by JeffcoKids

I've been seeing lots of bugs lately. Here is a storytime booklist to pay homage to the little critters.

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Stuffed Animal Sleepovers Stuffed Animal Sleepovers

recommended by JeffcoKids

Grab your best stuffed friend and read these great books together.

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Being Kind Being Kind

recommended by JeffcoKids

We could all use a little more kindness in our lives. Here are some books that will make you feel good.

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Elephants Elephants

recommended by JeffcoKids

Want to have a mini story time at home? Here are some great elephant books to get you started.

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Sheep Sheep

recommended by JeffcoKids

Here are some books you might listen to at Sheep story time at the Library.

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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

Library Resource

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.