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 Kickoff!
Jun 1st | 10:00am - 5:00pm
JCPL
It's time to DinoSOAR Into Stories! Register for Summer Reading, enjoy fun dinosaur-themed activities and start summer with a RAWR!
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.
Summer Reading Kickoff!
Jun 1st | 10:00am - 5:00pm
JCPL
It's time to DinoSOAR Into Stories! Register for Summer Reading, enjoy fun dinosaur-themed activities and start summer with a RAWR!
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.
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
Online Resources for Kids & Families
Check Out Animated Picture Books with TumbleBooks!
Kids discover the joy of reading with this online collection of animated talking picture books that teach in a format young readers love.
Science: Interactive E-bookshelf
Explore the sciences, including earth science, energy, coding, space and more! These interactive e-books include resources for grades 2 - 8.
Check Out Animated Picture Books with TumbleBooks!
Kids discover the joy of reading with this online collection of animated talking picture books that teach in a format young readers love.
Science: Interactive E-bookshelf
Explore the sciences, including earth science, energy, coding, space and more! These interactive e-books include resources for grades 2 - 8.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2026
Children love hearing and seeing their name. Write it on the pictures they draw, then put your finger under each letter and sound it out.
GOOOAALLL!
Soccer here, there and everywhere! Between the Colorado Rapids, Denver Summit and FIFA World Cup, soccer is showing up strong this year.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2026
Children love hearing and seeing their name. Write it on the pictures they draw, then put your finger under each letter and sound it out.
GOOOAALLL!
Soccer here, there and everywhere! Between the Colorado Rapids, Denver Summit and FIFA World Cup, soccer is showing up strong this year.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2026
Children love hearing and seeing their name. Write it on the pictures they draw, then put your finger under each letter and sound it out.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: May 2026
When children understand how stories work (beginning, middle, end), it helps their comprehension when it comes time to learn to read.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2026
Children love hearing and seeing their name. Write it on the pictures they draw, then put your finger under each letter and sound it out.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: May 2026
When children understand how stories work (beginning, middle, end), it helps their comprehension when it comes time to learn to read.
GOOOAALLL!
Soccer here, there and everywhere! Between the Colorado Rapids, Denver Summit and FIFA World Cup, soccer is showing up strong this year.
Tween Reads: Bibliophiles!
Whether you like realistic fiction, fantasy, sports stories, horror or graphic novels, there is a book-centric title on this list for you!
GOOOAALLL!
Soccer here, there and everywhere! Between the Colorado Rapids, Denver Summit and FIFA World Cup, soccer is showing up strong this year.
Tween Reads: Bibliophiles!
Whether you like realistic fiction, fantasy, sports stories, horror or graphic novels, there is a book-centric title on this list for you!
500 Books Before Middle School: May 2026
With summer just around the corner, it's a PERFECT time to up your hobby game.
500 Books Before Middle School: April 2026
Join the 500 Books Before Middle School fun and read (or listen to) ANY books that grab your attention! Ready, set, READ!
500 Books Before Middle School: May 2026
With summer just around the corner, it's a PERFECT time to up your hobby game.
500 Books Before Middle School: April 2026
Join the 500 Books Before Middle School fun and read (or listen to) ANY books that grab your attention! Ready, set, READ!
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.