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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Color our world and explore the beauty all around you to earn points and win prizes during JCPL's 2025 Library Summer Challenge!
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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.

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.

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Online Resources for Kids & Families

HelpNow for Elementary Students

Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 2 - 11 p.m.

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: May 2025

Babies learn about books through play. Keep some board books within easy reach and let them use their senses to explore them.

Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate and honor the vibrant traditions, culture and impact of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander peoples!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: May 2025

Babies learn about books through play. Keep some board books within easy reach and let them use their senses to explore them.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: April 2025

Being able to tell stories is a skill that helps children understand what they're reading!

Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate and honor the vibrant traditions, culture and impact of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander peoples!

Art-Themed Mysteries

Art-based mysteries for middle grade readers.

500 Books Before Middle School: April 2025

What do all these great books have in common? They are all new in 2025, and they still have that new book smell!

500 Books Before Middle School: March 2025

Spring Break is epic, and so are these fantastic titles, full of edge-of-you-seat adventures and laugh-out-loud antics.

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.

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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!

MyJCPL Mobile App

Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.

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