Join a Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre educator to learn about the wild animals in your neighbourhood through a series of interactive games and activities. For ages 6-12.
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Catch the Summer Puppet Show Tour!
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.
Every Child Ready to Read
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”.
Talking
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!
Singing
Songs help children learn to listen, discover rhythm and rhyme, and slows down language so that they can hear different parts of words.
Reading
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.
Writing
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.
Playing
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
Loose Parts Play!
Let’s build imagination, expand creativity and get curious with loose parts play! In this exploratory program, families are encouraged to work with a variety of materials to co-create new learning experiences. Registered program for families with children ages 18 months to three years.
Kids Events
Come Join Us at the Park!
Bring a blanket and sunscreen and join us for stories, songs and plenty of fun! Starting the first week of June, we will be holding weekly storytimes at Dunham Park, McCallum Park, and City Park. Programs will be cancelled in case of rain or if KFL&A Public Health issues a heat or air quality advisory. Cancellations will be posted on the KFPL Twitter feed, Facebook page and website.
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P.A. Day Programs on Friday, May 17
Join KFPL for a variety of fun and exciting P.A. Day programs!
Watch Christopher Robin and create your own sock puppets at Sock It To Them! at Isabel Turner, explore unique ways to use paint at Get Ready to Paint! at Calvin Park, or test out Code-a-pillars and Beebots at Techno-Bugs! at the Central branch. Registration may be required.
