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+).

Perseids Meteor Shower Watch Party

Aug 12th | 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Join Standley Lake Library and Majestic View Nature Center for an after-hours Perseids Meteor Shower Watch Party.

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.

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.

BookFlix

Cozy up with these classic video storybooks paired with related nonfiction e-books and help young readers develop essential reading skills!

Staff Picks & New at the Library

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: August 2025

Get silly while reading together, hold the book upside down or backwards and see if your child notices! Then teach them how books work!

Bee My Friend!

Explore the world of bees with these fun, engaging and educational titles.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: August 2025

Get silly while reading together, hold the book upside down or backwards and see if your child notices! Then teach them how books work!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2025

Help your little one understand words and how they go together in sentences with these fun books!

Tween Reads: New Releases

Here are some of the new books coming out for tweens we are super excited to read!

Bee My Friend!

Explore the world of bees with these fun, engaging and educational titles.

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

Family Connects Colorado

Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.

Raising Colorado Kids

Consolidates information into one accessible, easy-to-navigate resource for early childhood services in both English and Spanish.

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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