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+).
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.
International Tea & Cocoa Party
Apr 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Celebrate DÃa de los Niños and indulge in the delightful cultural aspects of tea and cocoa from countries around the world.
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.
International Tea & Cocoa Party
Apr 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Celebrate DÃa de los Niños and indulge in the delightful cultural aspects of tea and cocoa from countries around the world.
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
Values + Actions = Integrity
Here are some great picture books and resources to make integrity understandable for your little ones.
Solving the Mystery!
Delve into these mysterious chapter books, beginning readers and picture books for young detectives of all ages!
Values + Actions = Integrity
Here are some great picture books and resources to make integrity understandable for your little ones.
Solving the Mystery!
Delve into these mysterious chapter books, beginning readers and picture books for young detectives of all ages!
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: March 2025
Spend time every day reading and exploring books with your child. Use this list and explore your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
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: March 2025
Spend time every day reading and exploring books with your child. Use this list and explore your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
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!
Solving the Mystery!
Delve into these mysterious chapter books, beginning readers and picture books for young detectives of all ages!
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!
Solving the Mystery!
Delve into these mysterious chapter books, beginning readers and picture books for young detectives of all ages!
500 Books Before Middle School: March 2025
Spring Break is epic, and so are these fantastic titles, full of edge-of-you-seat adventures and laugh-out-loud antics.
500 Books Before Middle School: February 2025
Fresh and feisty titles to celebrate friendships! Join 500 Books Before Middle School, invite your friends and get ALL the prizes!
500 Books Before Middle School: March 2025
Spring Break is epic, and so are these fantastic titles, full of edge-of-you-seat adventures and laugh-out-loud antics.
500 Books Before Middle School: February 2025
Fresh and feisty titles to celebrate friendships! Join 500 Books Before Middle School, invite your friends and get ALL the prizes!
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
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!
Family Connects Colorado
Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.
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!
Family Connects Colorado
Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.
MyJCPL Mobile App
Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.