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
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
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+).
Homeschool ACES, part of a series
Engage in educational activities, connect with the homeschool community, explore innovative technologies and enrich learning.
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
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+).
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
Spotlight on Native Americans
Explore Native American Heritage with this interactive e-book collection from Rosen Learning's Spotlight series.
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 2 - 11 p.m.
Spotlight on Native Americans
Explore Native American Heritage with this interactive e-book collection from Rosen Learning's Spotlight series.
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 2 - 11 p.m.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Native American Heritage Celebrations
Honor and explore the rich cultural heritage of Native American peoples. These titles barely scratch the surface; we have many more!
Gratitude with Creativebug... and Leaves!
Have fun crafting while practicing gratitude with unique ideas from Creativebug. With bonus projects for autumnal appreciation!
Native American Heritage Celebrations
Honor and explore the rich cultural heritage of Native American peoples. These titles barely scratch the surface; we have many more!
Gratitude with Creativebug... and Leaves!
Have fun crafting while practicing gratitude with unique ideas from Creativebug. With bonus projects for autumnal appreciation!
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: October 2025
Talk, sing, read, write and play with your child every day — these simple activities build early language and literacy skills!
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: October 2025
Talk, sing, read, write and play with your child every day — these simple activities build early language and literacy skills!
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!
Native American Heritage Celebrations
Honor and explore the rich cultural heritage of Native American peoples. These titles barely scratch the surface; we have many more!
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!
Native American Heritage Celebrations
Honor and explore the rich cultural heritage of Native American peoples. These titles barely scratch the surface; we have many more!
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: September 2025
These titles all have two things in common: they are awesome AND they all have yellow, orange or red covers — perfect for an autumn read!
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: September 2025
These titles all have two things in common: they are awesome AND they all have yellow, orange or red covers — perfect for an autumn 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
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.