If your young reader enjoyed Fish in a Tree, Pax, and The One and Only Ivan try Wildoak by C.C. Harrington! Learn more about this book in Meredith's video.
Kids
Kids
If your young reader enjoyed Fish in a Tree, Pax, and The One and Only Ivan try Wildoak by C.C. Harrington! Learn more about this book in Meredith's video.
Kids
Did you know you can find some of the top series for kids on hoopla? Borrow a comic, eBook or eAudiobook with your KFPL card number!
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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
This week, Sarah highlights Still This Love Goes On, which combines Julie Flett's breathtaking art with Buffy Sainte-Marie’s vivid lyrics to craft a stunning portrait of a Cree worldview. Don’t forget to take a look at the similar books suggested in the video.
Take a journey into the sugar bush with Rachael in this week's Saturday Spotlight. It's Maple Madness time!
Enjoy a few of these books, and check out the video for the full list.
Do you like looking at the stars or studying the planets? We have lots of books to help you discover galaxies and more! Check out the full selection of starry books in our video.
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 |
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 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Cloyne Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Wednesday | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Hartington Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 1:00 pm – 4:00 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
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 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
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 – 11:00 am 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am – 11:00 am 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 11:00 am 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am – 11:00 am 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 11:00 am 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Mountain Grove Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Wednesday | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 12:30 pm – 2:30 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 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Pittsburgh Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Friday | Closed |
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 – 4:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:00 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 | Closed |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Thursday | Closed |
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 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Friday | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Storrington Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Sydenham Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Friday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Wolfe Island Branch
Day of the Week | Open Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |