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
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+).
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.
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+).
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.
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
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.
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
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2026
Give young children a chance to build their storytelling skills with questions, and read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
28 Days Later: The Brown Bookshelf 2026
Check out these titles from this year's Brown Bookshelf list of authors and illustrators to know!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2026
Give young children a chance to build their storytelling skills with questions, and read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
28 Days Later: The Brown Bookshelf 2026
Check out these titles from this year's Brown Bookshelf list of authors and illustrators to know!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2026
Give young children a chance to build their storytelling skills with questions, 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: March 2026
Give young children a chance to build their storytelling skills with questions, 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.
28 Days Later: The Brown Bookshelf 2026
Check out these titles from this year's Brown Bookshelf list of authors and illustrators to know!
Let's Talk About It: A New Baby/New Sibling!
Adding a new member to the family can be very exciting, but it can also spark other emotions and questions for older siblings.
28 Days Later: The Brown Bookshelf 2026
Check out these titles from this year's Brown Bookshelf list of authors and illustrators to know!
Let's Talk About It: A New Baby/New Sibling!
Adding a new member to the family can be very exciting, but it can also spark other emotions and questions for older siblings.
500 Books Before Middle School: February 2026
Finish 500 Books Before Middle School and have a book dedicated in your honor! Here are some chosen titles from previous finishers.
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: February 2026
Finish 500 Books Before Middle School and have a book dedicated in your honor! Here are some chosen titles from previous finishers.
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!
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.