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
Homeschool ACES, part of a series
Engage in educational activities, connect with the homeschool community, explore innovative technologies and enrich learning.
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.
Homeschool ACES, part of a series
Engage in educational activities, connect with the homeschool community, explore innovative technologies and enrich learning.
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.
Reading Resources
All roads lead to literacy! Use these age-guided resources and suggested book themes to support your child as they undertake the complex process of learning how to read.
Intermediate Readers: Fourth Grade
During this year, vocabulary expands rapidly. Support your child by making reading a fun, daily, shared activity. Keep books handy!
Emerging Readers: Second Grade
Continue to build reading skills!
Intermediate Readers: Fourth Grade
During this year, vocabulary expands rapidly. Support your child by making reading a fun, daily, shared activity. Keep books handy!
Emerging Readers: Second Grade
Continue to build reading skills!
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
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 24/7.
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 24/7.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2026
Being able to tell letters apart starts with shape recognition. Pick out a letter while reading and talk about it's shape!
Celebrate DÃa de los Muertos 2026
DÃa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the day when families remember, honor and share memories of loved ones who have died.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2026
Being able to tell letters apart starts with shape recognition. Pick out a letter while reading and talk about it's shape!
Celebrate DÃa de los Muertos 2026
DÃa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the day when families remember, honor and share memories of loved ones who have died.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2026
Being able to tell letters apart starts with shape recognition. Pick out a letter while reading and talk about it's shape!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: October 2026
Use this list to read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2026
Being able to tell letters apart starts with shape recognition. Pick out a letter while reading and talk about it's shape!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: October 2026
Use this list to read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten!
Celebrate DÃa de los Muertos 2026
DÃa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the day when families remember, honor and share memories of loved ones who have died.
Books You Should Read Before You're 12: The First 20!
Welcome to JCPL's 100 Books You Should Read Before You're 12 list! There are SOOOO many great children's books to choose from!
Celebrate DÃa de los Muertos 2026
DÃa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the day when families remember, honor and share memories of loved ones who have died.
Books You Should Read Before You're 12: The First 20!
Welcome to JCPL's 100 Books You Should Read Before You're 12 list! There are SOOOO many great children's books to choose from!
500 Books Before Middle School: October 2026
Go ahead — judge these books by their amazing cover art!
500 Books Before Middle School: September 2026
Time to set sail as an armchair traveler. These books will take you all over the world, no passport required!
500 Books Before Middle School: October 2026
Go ahead — judge these books by their amazing cover art!
500 Books Before Middle School: September 2026
Time to set sail as an armchair traveler. These books will take you all over the world, no passport required!
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.
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.