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.
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+).
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.
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
Online Resources for Kids & Families
Kanopy for Kids!
Did you know Kanopy has programming just for kids? Browse Kanopy Kids to find interactive, educational and fun videos your kids will love!
Discover More with World Book Discover
With a variety of subjects, this encyclopedic resource provides articles, videos and games for learning.
Kanopy for Kids!
Did you know Kanopy has programming just for kids? Browse Kanopy Kids to find interactive, educational and fun videos your kids will love!
Discover More with World Book Discover
With a variety of subjects, this encyclopedic resource provides articles, videos and games for learning.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
I Scream for Ice Cream
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 20 with these books about ice cream!
VROOM!
Speed through these books, all about fast cars and motorcycles!
I Scream for Ice Cream
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 20 with these books about ice cream!
VROOM!
Speed through these books, all about fast cars and motorcycles!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2025
Help your little one understand words and how they go together in sentences with these fun books!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2025
Your child loves to hear your voice – it's comforting to them! Sing silly songs, read and talk to them every day!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2025
Help your little one understand words and how they go together in sentences with these fun books!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2025
Your child loves to hear your voice – it's comforting to them! Sing silly songs, read and talk to them every day!
I Scream for Ice Cream
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 20 with these books about ice cream!
Beyond the Realm
Explore beyond our world with these science fiction books for elementary and middle grade readers.
I Scream for Ice Cream
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 20 with these books about ice cream!
Beyond the Realm
Explore beyond our world with these science fiction books for elementary and middle grade readers.
500 Books Before Middle School: June 2025
June is all about adventure! If you are going on a vacation or having fun in a staycation, these books will help set the tone.
500 Books Before Middle School: May 2025
May is the perfect month to unleash your creativity! These books will get you started!
500 Books Before Middle School: June 2025
June is all about adventure! If you are going on a vacation or having fun in a staycation, these books will help set the tone.
500 Books Before Middle School: May 2025
May is the perfect month to unleash your creativity! These books will get you started!
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
Raising Colorado Kids
Consolidates information into one accessible, easy-to-navigate resource for early childhood services in both English and Spanish.
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!
Raising Colorado Kids
Consolidates information into one accessible, easy-to-navigate resource for early childhood services in both English and Spanish.
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.