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
Children's Day
Apr 14th | 1:00pm - Apr 27th | 4:00pm
JCPL
Celebrate Children's Day immersed in books! We all love books and stories, and this is a party for you!
LEGO® Build and Play, part of a series
Drop in for a play and build session where artists and engineers can let their creativity flow as they craft their own creations.
Makerspace Open Lab, part of a series
Explore a variety of tools for creators of all ages during Makerspace Open Lab times!
Homework Help
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
Autism Awareness Month
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we offer these titles and some solid resources for those seeking support.
National Library Week 2024
Ah, libraries! Books, magazines, audiobooks, movies, music, events, games and so much more! Your library: the universe unlocked!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: April 2024
Come up with your own silly song to bring a story to life! Sing about snacks, trees, dinosaurs — whatever brings out your inner pop star!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: March 2024
Pick a favorite character from a book, then write and illustrate a new story with your child!
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
Triad Bright Futures
A one-stop resource for any caregivers of young children in Jefferson County.
Universal Preschool Colorado
Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado registration has begun! Here are some links and books to prepare you and your little one for preschool.