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
Bringing Generations Together
Children three and under (with their caregivers) are encouraged to join us at St. Lawrence Place (Retirement Residence) for a special Intergenerational Storytime in their lounge. The residence is located downtown at 181 Ontario Street, Kingston. Enjoy books, music, crafts, and more! No colds or sniffles, please. Registration required.
Kids Events
Celebrate with Us!
On Saturday, November 10, join us in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of children’s story hour at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Storytime was introduced in 1918 by librarian Aimee Kennedy and has continued ever since.
Step back into history at Family Storytime at the Isabel Turner and Calvin Park branch. Partake in parlour games and enjoy classic nursery rhymes and tales.
There is also an online exhibit on Digital Kingston that features: historic newspaper clippings, junior books from 1918, a brief timeline of children’s services at the library, a biography of librarian Aimee Kennedy and various images from the early 20th century.
Kids Events
P.A. Day Programs on Friday, October 26
Join KFPL for a variety of fun and exciting P.A. Day programs! Watch Hotel Transylvania 3 or use a variety of materials to Spice up Your Pumpkin at Isabel Turner, enjoy melodies and music at Meet the Music at Sydenham, get creative with Fantastic Family Forts or enjoy the movie Free Willy at Calvin Park. Registration may be required.
