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Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Illustration of a child playing a saxophone to another child and a goose. The text reads TD Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party!

Let’s Celebrate a Summer of Reading Success!

We’re wrapping up this year’s TD Summer Reading Club with a special celebration to honour all our amazing readers! Join us for an exciting Fire and Ice show presented by Mad Science, enjoy face painting, tasty treats and strike a pose in front of our festive photo backdrop. As a special memento of your summer reading success, you’ll receive a Polaroid photo to take home. 

Need a break from the noise? Step into our Quiet Corner, where kids can enjoy calming, hands-on activities and experiments in a peaceful setting.

The Isabel Turner Branch will be temporarily closed starting Fall 2024 for renovations. During this time, we’ll be temporarily moving to the Cataraqui Centre.  Get updates here.

Illustration of a school bus and open book. The text reads Storytime on a School Bus.

Storytime on a School Bus

Help your child with the big transition to school by climbing aboard a real school bus for stories, songs and more! This program is for children ages 3 to 5.

Enhance your library access — register for Extended Hours at the Pittsburgh Branch.

Library Kiosk

Library Kiosk at kingston secondary school

Enjoy expanded service in the Kingscourt neighbourhood with the Library Kiosk at Kingston Secondary School.

Financial Literacy for Teens

Financial Literacy for Teens!

Learning how to manage your money as a teenager can be overwhelming! In this 60-minute workshop, teens will learn the basics of financial literacy and how to save for a secure financial future. Register for this August 24th event now!

Reading Buddies for Newcomer Youth

Reading Buddies for Newcomer Youth

KFPL’s Reading Buddies program exists to nurture the developing ESL literacy skills of newcomer youth through one-one-one reading support and fun literacy activities. The Reading Buddies for Newcomer Youth program will be facilitated online with Zoom from August 9 to 13, 2:30-4pm.

This program requires free registration. Registrants are asked to provide an email address and we will send a link to a series of private Zoom meetings.

Summer Sculptures - Registration Now Open

Registration Now Open

Register once for a three week instructional art program for kids ages 9-12.  This program consists of three step-by-step weekly sessions (sculpt/paint/decorate) hosted over the Zoom format. All materials provided.