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
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
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.
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
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.
Homework Help
These library resources help support at-home learning for children of every ability.
Online Resources for Kids & Families
Research Your Next Assignment with Explora for Kids
Find information for your assignments from videos, magazines, reference books and primary source documents relating to a variety of topics.
Explore Colorado History with Colorado Collection for Kids!
Interactive e-books, videos, activities, primary sources and more provide a comprehensive understanding of the history of Colorado.
Research Your Next Assignment with Explora for Kids
Find information for your assignments from videos, magazines, reference books and primary source documents relating to a variety of topics.
Explore Colorado History with Colorado Collection for Kids!
Interactive e-books, videos, activities, primary sources and more provide a comprehensive understanding of the history of Colorado.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
I Spy
I spy with my little eye a bunch of great titles full of mystery and intrigue!
I Can Forgive
Being able to forgive is critical in restoring and strengthening relationships. Use these books and resources to move beyond anger or hurt.
I Spy
I spy with my little eye a bunch of great titles full of mystery and intrigue!
I Can Forgive
Being able to forgive is critical in restoring and strengthening relationships. Use these books and resources to move beyond anger or hurt.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: October 2025
Talk, sing, read, write and play with your child every day — these simple activities build early language and literacy skills!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: September 2025
Explore all kinds of topics together: weather, dogs, feelings and music. Use this list to read your way to 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: October 2025
Talk, sing, read, write and play with your child every day — these simple activities build early language and literacy skills!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: September 2025
Explore all kinds of topics together: weather, dogs, feelings and music. Use this list to read your way to 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!
I Spy
I spy with my little eye a bunch of great titles full of mystery and intrigue!
500 Books Before Middle School: October 2025
Nonfiction books are filled with true facts and details. Let curiosity be your guide this month!
I Spy
I spy with my little eye a bunch of great titles full of mystery and intrigue!
500 Books Before Middle School: October 2025
Nonfiction books are filled with true facts and details. Let curiosity be your guide this month!
500 Books Before Middle School: September 2025
These titles all have two things in common: they are awesome AND they all have yellow, orange or red covers — perfect for an autumn read!
500 Books Before Middle School: August 2025
New year, new adventures, new friends and new opportunities!
500 Books Before Middle School: September 2025
These titles all have two things in common: they are awesome AND they all have yellow, orange or red covers — perfect for an autumn read!
500 Books Before Middle School: August 2025
New year, new adventures, new friends and new opportunities!
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.
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.