The Summer Puppet Show Tour is coming to a branch near you! Don't miss KFPL’s puppeteers for a series of fun, free performances filled with music, storytelling and beloved characters.
Kids Events
All Branches will be closed on August 4 for Civic Holiday
Kids Events
The Summer Puppet Show Tour is coming to a branch near you! Don't miss KFPL’s puppeteers for a series of fun, free performances filled with music, storytelling and beloved characters.
Kids Events
Children in grades 1-3 will receive one-on-one reading support led by teen volunteers and library staff. Participants must register for the full four-day session, running from July 14 to 17.
A Project of the American Library Association
adopted by the Kingston Frontenac Public Library in 2010
Before children can learn to read, they must develop a range of early literacy skills. Learning begins the moment they are born, through language and play. By weaving five simple practices into your daily routine, you will not only prepare your child for reading later on, but you’ll enjoy hours of fun together too!
The Kingston Frontenac Public Library is proud to partner with our communities’ parents and caregivers to help raise young readers by providing free access to thousands of books and music recordings. As well, all of our programs for young children focus on developing pre-literacy skills, and use the five simple practices outlined here.
The Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL) has created an infographic, What Happens During Storytime at the Public Library, that summarizes the information found in its report, “Preschool Early Literacy Programs in Ontario Public Libraries”.
Children learn about language by listening to their parents talk and joining the conversation. Use new words, give your full attention to what they are saying, and ask questions to keep them talking!
Songs help children learn to listen, discover rhythm and rhyme, and slows down language so that they can hear different parts of words.
Reading together is the single most important activity you can do to help them get ready to read! They will learn how books and written language work, and they’ll increase their vocabulary. Deepen the experience by asking questions and involving them in telling the story.
Reading and writing go together! Once your child can grasp a thick crayon or marker, give him or her unlined paper and plenty of opportunities to draw and write.
Play is how children explore their world! It builds their imagination, their self-confidence, and their language skills. Playing to get every child ready to read; books with movement, props or puppets.
Kids Events
Ready to develop those fine motor skills with a fun playdough activity and snowflake beading? Register for a free take-home kit, all materials provided.
Registration will close on Sunday, December 6. Kits will be available on the holds shelf starting Thursday, December 10. Best suited for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Kids Events
Back by popular demand, Chris Pilsworth will be joining KFPL for another spectacular live performance on Saturday, November 21!
This program is recommended for children ages 5 and up. Register to receive a Zoom meeting invitation.
Kids Events
We're back with more children's programs! Registration opens on October 31 for many of our online children's programs.
Are you a tween with an interest in photography? Join us for Tween Photography to learn some new tips and chat with like-minded peers.
Want content delivered to your inbox? Sign up to receive episodes for Storytime Express and L’heure du conte en français. Subscribe to the KFPL YouTube channel to catch new episodes of programs like Play Break.
The mobile library at KSS is currently out of service while it relocates to a new area in the building.
Arden Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Calvin Park Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Cataraqui Centre
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Central Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Cloyne Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Wednesday | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Hartington Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Howe Island Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Isabel Turner Branch
Kingston East Community Centre
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | 6:00 am – 9:00 pm |
Tuesday | 6:00 am – 9:00 pm |
Wednesday | 6:00 am – 9:00 pm |
Thursday | 6:00 am – 9:00 pm |
Friday | 6:00 am – 9:00 pm |
Saturday | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Sunday | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Kingston Secondary School
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Mountain Grove Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
Saturday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Parham Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Pittsburgh Branch
Staffed Hours | Extended Hours |
Day of the Week | Open Hours | Extended Open Hours |
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Monday | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Tuesday | 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | 9:00 am – 10:00 am 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Friday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | |
Sunday | Closed |
Plevna Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Friday | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Rideau Heights Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Tuesday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Sharbot Lake Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Thursday | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Friday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Storrington Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Sydenham Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Tuesday | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Thursday | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Friday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Wolfe Island Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Friday | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |