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
Where Adventure Begins: Summer Camps for Kids and Tweens!
Jun 3rd | 1:00pm - Jul 29th | 3:30pm
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From games to graphic novels, short story writing to surviving the great outdoors, adventure begins at JCPL! Registration required.
Save Your Summer Adventure Bookmark
Jul 27th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Create a vibrant bookmark with flat mementos, like paper money from trips, pressed plants or small photos, to create a laminated bookmark!
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+).
Homework Help
Online Resources for Kids & Families
Kanopy for Kids!
Did you know Kanopy has programming just for kids? Browse Kanopy Kids to find interactive, educational and fun videos your kids will love!
Discover More with World Book Discover
With a variety of subjects, this encyclopedic resource provides articles, videos and games for learning.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Tough Topics: Violent Events
Gun violence and traumatic events can be hard to talk about with young children. These picture books and resources help guide conversations.
Sensational Summer Olympics!
Join the world as the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris runs July 26 through August 11. What is YOUR favorite Summer Olympics sport?
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2024
Not everyone takes to reading right away. Just reassure your child that they will get there.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2024
Use this list to read and ask questions on your way to 1,000 books before kindergarten!
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
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!
Family Connects Colorado
Get support on everything from feeding and sleeping to child care options, and connect with community resources tailored to your needs.