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
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.
Gamelan Orchestra
May 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Gamelan, a traditional Indonesian music that focuses on melodic percussion.
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+).
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.
Gamelan Orchestra
May 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Gamelan, a traditional Indonesian music that focuses on melodic percussion.
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+).
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
Online Resources for Kids & Families
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 2 - 11 p.m.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for kindergartners through eighth grade.
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 2 - 11 p.m.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for kindergartners through eighth grade.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Screen Time Solutions and Family Tech Habits
Summer's here, and so is the challenge of keeping kids active and off screens. These resources can help manage family screen time habits.
Gross!
Get grossed out by these disgusting — but also cool — books!
Screen Time Solutions and Family Tech Habits
Summer's here, and so is the challenge of keeping kids active and off screens. These resources can help manage family screen time habits.
Gross!
Get grossed out by these disgusting — but also cool — books!
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: April 2025
Being able to tell stories is a skill that helps children understand what they're reading!
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: April 2025
Being able to tell stories is a skill that helps children understand what they're reading!
Screen Time Solutions and Family Tech Habits
Summer's here, and so is the challenge of keeping kids active and off screens. These resources can help manage family screen time habits.
Gross!
Get grossed out by these disgusting — but also cool — books!
Screen Time Solutions and Family Tech Habits
Summer's here, and so is the challenge of keeping kids active and off screens. These resources can help manage family screen time habits.
Gross!
Get grossed out by these disgusting — but also cool — books!
500 Books Before Middle School: May 2025
May is the perfect month to unleash your creativity! These books will get you started!
500 Books Before Middle School: April 2025
What do all these great books have in common? They are all new in 2025, and they still have that new book smell!
500 Books Before Middle School: May 2025
May is the perfect month to unleash your creativity! These books will get you started!
500 Books Before Middle School: April 2025
What do all these great books have in common? They are all new in 2025, and they still have that new book smell!
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!
MyJCPL Mobile App
Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.