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!

Featured

It's time for the Battle of the Books! Make a team, find a coach and step into reading with these awesome Battle books.
Item 1 of 5

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.

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.

Single Button Module

All Online Learning

Online Resources for Kids & Families

Research Your Next Assignment with Explora for Kids

Find information for your assignments from videos, magazines, reference books and primary source documents relating to a variety of topics.

Explore Colorado History with Colorado Collection for Kids!

Interactive e-books, videos, activities, primary sources and more provide a comprehensive understanding of the history of Colorado.

Staff Picks & New at the Library

I Can Forgive

Being able to forgive is critical in restoring and strengthening relationships. Use these books and resources to move beyond anger or hurt.

Books with Few Words

Sometimes, only a few key words (and amazing illustrations) are necessary.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: October 2025

Talk, sing, read, write and play with your child every day — these simple activities build early language and literacy skills!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: September 2025

Explore all kinds of topics together: weather, dogs, feelings and music. Use this list to read your way to 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

500 Books Before Middle School: October 2025

Nonfiction books are filled with true facts and details. Let curiosity be your guide this month!

I Can Forgive

Being able to forgive is critical in restoring and strengthening relationships. Use these books and resources to move beyond anger or hurt.

500 Books Before Middle School: September 2025

These titles all have two things in common: they are awesome AND they all have yellow, orange or red covers — perfect for an autumn read!

500 Books Before Middle School: August 2025

New year, new adventures, new friends and new opportunities!

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

Family Connects Colorado

Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.

Raising Colorado Kids

Consolidates information into one accessible, easy-to-navigate resource for early childhood services in both English and Spanish.

MyJCPL Mobile App

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

Single Button Module

Learn More
Back to Top