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+).
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
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.
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+).
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
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
CultureGrams
Your window to the world! Concise, reliable, up-to-date info on countries across the globe. Contains maps, images, statistics and more.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for kindergartners through eighth grade.
CultureGrams
Your window to the world! Concise, reliable, up-to-date info on countries across the globe. Contains maps, images, statistics and more.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for kindergartners through eighth grade.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: December 2025
Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up and read together! Use this list to read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
JCPL Recommends...
There are so many amazing books that it can seem overwhelming. Hey, we've got you!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: December 2025
Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up and read together! Use this list to read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
JCPL Recommends...
There are so many amazing books that it can seem overwhelming. Hey, we've got you!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: December 2025
Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up and read together! Use this list to read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2025
Make reading a positive, fun activity. If your kiddo gets restless, put the book aside and try again later.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: December 2025
Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up and read together! Use this list to read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2025
Make reading a positive, fun activity. If your kiddo gets restless, put the book aside and try again later.
Emerging Readers: First Grade!
Use these resources, guides and suggested book series to support your child as they undertake the complex process of learning how to read.
500 Books Before Middle School: December 2025
Don't overlook these slightly older titles as you continue your march toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
Emerging Readers: First Grade!
Use these resources, guides and suggested book series to support your child as they undertake the complex process of learning how to read.
500 Books Before Middle School: December 2025
Don't overlook these slightly older titles as you continue your march toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
500 Books Before Middle School: November 2025
We have more than 22,000 audiobooks for kids, so download and listen as you continue your march toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
500 Books Before Middle School: October 2025
Nonfiction books are filled with true facts and details. Let curiosity be your guide this month!
500 Books Before Middle School: November 2025
We have more than 22,000 audiobooks for kids, so download and listen as you continue your march toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
500 Books Before Middle School: October 2025
Nonfiction books are filled with true facts and details. Let curiosity be your guide this month!
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
Family Connects Colorado
Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.
Raising Colorado Kids
Consolidates information into one accessible, easy-to-navigate resource for early childhood services in both English and Spanish.
Family Connects Colorado
Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.
Raising Colorado Kids
Consolidates information into one accessible, easy-to-navigate resource for early childhood services in both English and Spanish.
MyJCPL Mobile App
Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.