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!

Homework Help

These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.

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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.

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.

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.

LGBTQIA+ Biographies

Read the rainbow with this list of LGBTQIA+ changemakers. Learn about their struggles, their victories and their lasting impact.

Chess Masters!

In honor of one of our tween summer camps, here is a list of books to help YOU with your chess game!

500 Books Before Middle School: June 2025

June is all about adventure! If you are going on a vacation or having fun in a staycation, these books will help set the tone.

500 Books Before Middle School: May 2025

May is the perfect month to unleash your creativity! These books will get you started!

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.

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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!

MyJCPL Mobile App

Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.

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