Explore animal self-defence mechanisms, including how ferrets stay flexible and how tarantulas protect themselves. Live animals may include mammals, arachnids, lizards and more! This bilingual show is for ages 4 and up.
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Indigenous Portal
Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!
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Love Books? Join the Summer Reading Challenge!
All ages are invited to join our Summer Reading Challenges! Track your reading and complete fun activities using Beanstack for a chance to win epic prizes. Finish your challenge by Sunday, Aug. 24, to be entered to win a Grand Prize for your age group.
Thanks to the Friends of the Library for supporting summer reading at KFPL!
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Beeyond the Pages Literacy Fair
Join us for a fun-filled day of learning about bees and pollinators through crafts, games, hands-on activities and sustainable prizes. Enjoy face painting, a foam machine and make your own paper puppets at our DIY station! Families are encouraged to pick up a passport and collect a sticker from each station. Once completed, trade in the passport for a free seed packet.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges, discrimination and prejudice faced by 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Explore a curated selection of titles that reflect and celebrate the rich and diverse experiences within these communities.
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Seedling Swap
Bring your extra seeds, seedlings or houseplant cuttings to the Calvin Park and Cloyne branches and swap them for something new! This all-ages, drop-in event is a great chance to trade plants, share knowledge and connect with fellow plant lovers—no registration is required.
