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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.

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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

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

Viva Voce Bloom & Blossom. Tune in to CFRC 101.9 FM at 7 pm on Monday, May 3.

Viva Voce "Bloom & Blossom"

Viva Voce is a storytelling coffeehouse that showcases young people telling stories connected to the theme of "Bloom & Blossom". This event highlights the ways youth can use their voices to tell stories from a variety of different perspectives.

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Grownup Storytime Online

Why should kids have all the fun?  Adults also love being read to.  Come relax at Grownup Storytime. Listen to a couple of short readings – short stories, articles, essays, excerpts and more – then enjoy a chat about what you've heard.  Mondays from noon to 1 p.m., May 3 through 31 (except Victoria Day on May 24).  Register to receive the Zoom link.