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
Summer Reading Prize Pickup Party
Aug 1st | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pick up your prizes and celebrate your Summer Reading success with a festive afternoon of snacks and crafts!
A Visit From Dinger
Aug 4th | 10:45am - 11:30am
Meet Dinger of the Colorado Rockies! Dinger loves reading, and he's stopping by for a fun chance at photos and quick autographs.
Homeschool ACES, part of a series
Engage in educational activities, connect with the homeschool community, explore innovative technologies and enrich learning.
Summer Reading Prize Pickup Party
Aug 1st | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pick up your prizes and celebrate your Summer Reading success with a festive afternoon of snacks and crafts!
A Visit From Dinger
Aug 4th | 10:45am - 11:30am
Meet Dinger of the Colorado Rockies! Dinger loves reading, and he's stopping by for a fun chance at photos and quick autographs.
Homeschool ACES, part of a series
Engage in educational activities, connect with the homeschool community, explore innovative technologies and enrich learning.
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 24/7.
BookFlix
Cozy up with these classic video storybooks paired with related nonfiction e-books and help young readers develop essential reading skills!
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 24/7.
BookFlix
Cozy up with these classic video storybooks paired with related nonfiction e-books and help young readers develop essential reading skills!
Staff Picks & New at the Library
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: August 2026
August is a big month for kids heading off to school. Reading together can be reassuring for little ones and help soothe the transition.
Tough Topics: Natural Disasters
Use this list to structure conversations with your little one about nature and what happens when communities work to rebuild.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: August 2026
August is a big month for kids heading off to school. Reading together can be reassuring for little ones and help soothe the transition.
Tough Topics: Natural Disasters
Use this list to structure conversations with your little one about nature and what happens when communities work to rebuild.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: August 2026
August is a big month for kids heading off to school. Reading together can be reassuring for little ones and help soothe the transition.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2026
Having children repeat phrases with you as you read helps involve them in the story and makes reading more fun!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: August 2026
August is a big month for kids heading off to school. Reading together can be reassuring for little ones and help soothe the transition.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2026
Having children repeat phrases with you as you read helps involve them in the story and makes reading more fun!
Tough Topics: Natural Disasters
Use this list to structure conversations with your little one about nature and what happens when communities work to rebuild.
Calling All Harry Potter Fans!
If you loved the Harry Potter films, then check out one of these magical movies!
Tough Topics: Natural Disasters
Use this list to structure conversations with your little one about nature and what happens when communities work to rebuild.
Calling All Harry Potter Fans!
If you loved the Harry Potter films, then check out one of these magical movies!
500 Books Before Middle School: July 2026
Maybe during this hot month, you need to SWIM your way to 500 Books Before Middle School! Jump into the deep end of these books.
500 Books Before Middle School: June 2026
As you march toward 500 Books Before Middle School, celebrate the freedom to read or listen to ANY books you choose! Here are a few favs.
500 Books Before Middle School: July 2026
Maybe during this hot month, you need to SWIM your way to 500 Books Before Middle School! Jump into the deep end of these books.
500 Books Before Middle School: June 2026
As you march toward 500 Books Before Middle School, celebrate the freedom to read or listen to ANY books you choose! Here are a few favs.
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.