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
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.
Lucha Libro
Apr 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Come celebrate Dia de los Niños with all the fun and excitement of Lucha Libre, one of Mexico’s most colorful traditions.
EverBot’s Elementary AI+Robotics Workshop, part of a series
Apr 30th | 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Participants will explore how AI works and adapts with Arf, EverBot’s friendly quadruped robot!
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.
Lucha Libro
Apr 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Come celebrate Dia de los Niños with all the fun and excitement of Lucha Libre, one of Mexico’s most colorful traditions.
EverBot’s Elementary AI+Robotics Workshop, part of a series
Apr 30th | 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Participants will explore how AI works and adapts with Arf, EverBot’s friendly quadruped robot!
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
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 24/7.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for kindergartners through eighth grade.
HelpNow for Elementary Students
Get online homework help in English, math, science and more! For all ages, tutors are available 24/7.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for kindergartners through eighth grade.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Word of the Day: Mesmerizing Vocabulary!
These awesome titles have robust vocabularies that'll help you add to your word bank.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness
Affirming representations of deaf and hard-of-hearing characters and biographies and solid support resources.
Word of the Day: Mesmerizing Vocabulary!
These awesome titles have robust vocabularies that'll help you add to your word bank.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness
Affirming representations of deaf and hard-of-hearing characters and biographies and solid support resources.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: April 2026
Adults are important role models: children do the things they see us doing. Let kids see you reading and talk to them about it!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2026
Give young children a chance to build their storytelling skills with questions, and read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: April 2026
Adults are important role models: children do the things they see us doing. Let kids see you reading and talk to them about it!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2026
Give young children a chance to build their storytelling skills with questions, and read your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten.
Word of the Day: Mesmerizing Vocabulary!
These awesome titles have robust vocabularies that'll help you add to your word bank.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness
Affirming representations of deaf and hard-of-hearing characters and biographies and solid support resources.
Word of the Day: Mesmerizing Vocabulary!
These awesome titles have robust vocabularies that'll help you add to your word bank.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness
Affirming representations of deaf and hard-of-hearing characters and biographies and solid support resources.
500 Books Before Middle School: April 2026
Join the 500 Books Before Middle School fun and read (or listen to) ANY books that grab your attention! Ready, set, READ!
500 Books Before Middle School: March 2026
Add these colorful titles to your list as you MARCH (see what we did there?) toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
500 Books Before Middle School: April 2026
Join the 500 Books Before Middle School fun and read (or listen to) ANY books that grab your attention! Ready, set, READ!
500 Books Before Middle School: March 2026
Add these colorful titles to your list as you MARCH (see what we did there?) toward 500 Books Before Middle School!
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.