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.
Family Place Play & Learn Series, part of a series
Help your little ones play, move, socialize and use their imagination during one or all five sessions of this fun, play-based program.
LEGO® Build and Play, part of a series
Drop in for a play and build session where artists and engineers can let their creativity flow as they craft their own creations.
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.
Family Place Play & Learn Series, part of a series
Help your little ones play, move, socialize and use their imagination during one or all five sessions of this fun, play-based program.
LEGO® Build and Play, part of a series
Drop in for a play and build session where artists and engineers can let their creativity flow as they craft their own creations.
Reading Resources
All roads lead to literacy! Use these age-guided resources and suggested book themes to support your child as they undertake the complex process of learning how to read.
Books with Dyslexia-friendly Fonts
Our collection supports all readers, including those with dyslexia! We have SOOO many options, including these great titles.
Born to Read!
Newborn babies love the sound of their parents' voices, and these high-contrast board books are perfect for their developing eyes.
Books with Dyslexia-friendly Fonts
Our collection supports all readers, including those with dyslexia! We have SOOO many options, including these great titles.
Born to Read!
Newborn babies love the sound of their parents' voices, and these high-contrast board books are perfect for their developing eyes.
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
Online Resources for Kids & Families
Elementary, Dear Watson!
Gale in Context: Elementary covers a broad range of educational topics for K - 5 students.
Animals: Interactive E-bookshelf
Explore all things animal with this interactive e-bookshelf for grades K - 5! From local animals to sea friends, there's so much to learn!
Elementary, Dear Watson!
Gale in Context: Elementary covers a broad range of educational topics for K - 5 students.
Animals: Interactive E-bookshelf
Explore all things animal with this interactive e-bookshelf for grades K - 5! From local animals to sea friends, there's so much to learn!
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Constitution Day 2026
Tap into your curiosity and learn about the documents and background events that established the U.S. Constitution.
Tough Topics: Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression can be unsettling feelings for a child. Use these picture books and easy nonfiction books as conversation starters.
Constitution Day 2026
Tap into your curiosity and learn about the documents and background events that established the U.S. Constitution.
Tough Topics: Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression can be unsettling feelings for a child. Use these picture books and easy nonfiction books as conversation starters.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: September 2026
The more access kids have to books, the more they will want to read. Use this list to read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
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: September 2026
The more access kids have to books, the more they will want to read. Use this list to read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
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.
Constitution Day 2026
Tap into your curiosity and learn about the documents and background events that established the U.S. Constitution.
Tough Topics: Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression can be unsettling feelings for a child. Use these picture books and easy nonfiction books as conversation starters.
Constitution Day 2026
Tap into your curiosity and learn about the documents and background events that established the U.S. Constitution.
Tough Topics: Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression can be unsettling feelings for a child. Use these picture books and easy nonfiction books as conversation starters.
500 Books Before Middle School: September 2026
Time to set sail as an armchair traveler. These books will take you all over the world, no passport required!
500 Books Before Middle School: August 2026
Want the secret to success at school? It's reading for pleasure at least 20 minutes each and every day!
500 Books Before Middle School: September 2026
Time to set sail as an armchair traveler. These books will take you all over the world, no passport required!
500 Books Before Middle School: August 2026
Want the secret to success at school? It's reading for pleasure at least 20 minutes each and every day!
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.