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
Art Around the World Camp, part of a series
Let your imagination soar as you create clay dragon boats, explore new collage techniques and more!
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.
Art Around the World Camp, part of a series
Embark on a hands-on three-day bilingual visual arts camp creative journey around the world, inspired by nature and diverse cultures.
Art Around the World Camp, part of a series
Let your imagination soar as you create clay dragon boats, explore new collage techniques and more!
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.
Art Around the World Camp, part of a series
Embark on a hands-on three-day bilingual visual arts camp creative journey around the world, inspired by nature and diverse cultures.
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!
World Book Kids
Start exploring your world! Learn about animals, geography, important people from history, science and more!
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!
World Book Kids
Start exploring your world! Learn about animals, geography, important people from history, science and more!
Staff Picks & New at the Library
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2026
Having children repeat phrases with you as you read helps involve them in the story and makes reading more fun!
Math in the Real World
How many TIMES do you use math in your daily life? These titles really ADD up the value!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2026
Having children repeat phrases with you as you read helps involve them in the story and makes reading more fun!
Math in the Real World
How many TIMES do you use math in your daily life? These titles really ADD up the value!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2026
Having children repeat phrases with you as you read helps involve them in the story and makes reading more fun!
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: July 2026
Having children repeat phrases with you as you read helps involve them in the story and makes reading more fun!
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.
Math in the Real World
How many TIMES do you use math in your daily life? These titles really ADD up the value!
Reel Reads
If you liked the movie, check out the book! And if you loved the book, compare it to the movie.
Math in the Real World
How many TIMES do you use math in your daily life? These titles really ADD up the value!
Reel Reads
If you liked the movie, check out the book! And if you loved the book, compare it to the movie.
500 Books Before Middle School: June 2026
As you march toward 500 Books Before Middle School, celebrate the freedom to read or listen to ANY books you choose! Here are a few favs.
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: June 2026
As you march toward 500 Books Before Middle School, celebrate the freedom to read or listen to ANY books you choose! Here are a few favs.
500 Books Before Middle School: May 2026
With summer just around the corner, it's a PERFECT time to up your hobby game.
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.