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
Discover Your Inner Artist Summer Camp
Jun 16th - Jun 18th | 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Step into a magical, secret art workshop where creativity and imagination come to life!
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.
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
Discover Your Inner Artist Summer Camp
Jun 16th - Jun 18th | 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Step into a magical, secret art workshop where creativity and imagination come to life!
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.
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
Homework Help
Online Resources for Kids & Families
Check Out Animated Picture Books with TumbleBooks!
Kids discover the joy of reading with this online collection of animated talking picture books that teach in a format young readers love.
Science: Interactive E-bookshelf
Explore the sciences, including earth science, energy, coding, space and more! These interactive e-books include resources for grades 2 - 8.
Check Out Animated Picture Books with TumbleBooks!
Kids discover the joy of reading with this online collection of animated talking picture books that teach in a format young readers love.
Science: Interactive E-bookshelf
Explore the sciences, including earth science, energy, coding, space and more! These interactive e-books include resources for grades 2 - 8.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Let's Talk About It: Blended Families
When parents remarry, the changes can be a combination of uncertainty, excitement and stress. These picture books and resources can help.
LGBTQIA+ Biographies
Read the rainbow with this list of LGBTQIA+ changemakers. Learn about their struggles, their victories and their lasting impact.
Let's Talk About It: Blended Families
When parents remarry, the changes can be a combination of uncertainty, excitement and stress. These picture books and resources can help.
LGBTQIA+ Biographies
Read the rainbow with this list of LGBTQIA+ changemakers. Learn about their struggles, their victories and their lasting impact.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2025
Your child loves to hear your voice – it's comforting to them! Sing silly songs, read and talk to them every day!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: May 2025
Babies learn about books through play. Keep some board books within easy reach and let them use their senses to explore them.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2025
Your child loves to hear your voice – it's comforting to them! Sing silly songs, read and talk to them every day!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: May 2025
Babies learn about books through play. Keep some board books within easy reach and let them use their senses to explore them.
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
Raising Colorado Kids
Consolidates information into one accessible, easy-to-navigate resource for early childhood services in both English and Spanish.
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!
Raising Colorado Kids
Consolidates information into one accessible, easy-to-navigate resource for early childhood services in both English and Spanish.
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!