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.
LEGO® Build and Play, part of a series
Drop in for a play and build session where artists and engineers can let their creativity flow as they craft their own creations.
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.
Homeschool ACES, part of a series
Engage in educational activities, connect with the homeschool community, explore innovative technologies and enrich learning.
LEGO® Build and Play, part of a series
Drop in for a play and build session where artists and engineers can let their creativity flow as they craft their own creations.
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.
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
Online Resources for Kids & Families
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder
Whether you're reading for school or fun, this web-based search tool helps students find search for books by title, author or topic.
Discover More with World Book Discover
With a variety of subjects, this encyclopedic resource provides articles, videos and games for learning.
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder
Whether you're reading for school or fun, this web-based search tool helps students find search for books by title, author or topic.
Discover More with World Book Discover
With a variety of subjects, this encyclopedic resource provides articles, videos and games for learning.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: February 2026
Talking builds connections between neurons in your child's brain. The more you talk — and read — the more you build your kiddo's brain.
Family Fun!
There are SOOO many ways to incorporate fun moments into your family routine!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: February 2026
Talking builds connections between neurons in your child's brain. The more you talk — and read — the more you build your kiddo's brain.
Family Fun!
There are SOOO many ways to incorporate fun moments into your family routine!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: February 2026
Talking builds connections between neurons in your child's brain. The more you talk — and read — the more you build your kiddo's brain.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: January 2026
Play helps build children's brains and social skills! Take time to play together and read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: February 2026
Talking builds connections between neurons in your child's brain. The more you talk — and read — the more you build your kiddo's brain.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: January 2026
Play helps build children's brains and social skills! Take time to play together and read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
Family Fun!
There are SOOO many ways to incorporate fun moments into your family routine!
ALA Youth Media Award Winners 2026
The American Library Association announced the 2026 YMA winners on Jan. 26. Here are the winners!
Family Fun!
There are SOOO many ways to incorporate fun moments into your family routine!
ALA Youth Media Award Winners 2026
The American Library Association announced the 2026 YMA winners on Jan. 26. Here are the winners!
500 Books Before Middle School: January 2026
As you continue your march toward 500 Books Before Middle School, remember that craft and puzzle books TOTALLY count!
500 Books Before Middle School: December 2025
Don't overlook these slightly older titles as you continue your march toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
500 Books Before Middle School: January 2026
As you continue your march toward 500 Books Before Middle School, remember that craft and puzzle books TOTALLY count!
500 Books Before Middle School: December 2025
Don't overlook these slightly older titles as you continue your march toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
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
Neonatal Care Leave | FAMLI
Parents with infants in neonatal care are eligible to receive up to 12 weeks of paid Neonatal Care Leave to be there at this critical time.
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!
Neonatal Care Leave | FAMLI
Parents with infants in neonatal care are eligible to receive up to 12 weeks of paid Neonatal Care Leave to be there at this critical time.
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!
MyJCPL Mobile App
Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.