Kids Events
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.
Kids
Get ready for a summer full of stories, fun and prizes with the TD Summer Reading Club at KFPL!
Pre-readers (ages 0–5) and school-age kids (ages 6–12) can track their reading and complete fun activities on Beanstack to earn badges and enter monthly prize draws. The Grand Prize—a $100 Indigo gift card and a goody basket—will be awarded to one participant in each age group who completes the TD Summer Reading Club! Kids are encouraged to visit the library weekly to share their reading, collect a sticker and put their name up on the Wall of Achievement. Sign up now on Beanstack and start your summer reading adventure! Thank you to the Friends of the Library for supporting summer reading programs at KFPL.
The challenge runs until Sunday, Aug. 24.
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
Ages 6 and up are invited to a nature-themed art workshop with local Indigenous artist Laura Moses. Children will enjoy a read-aloud and create their own dandelion painting and stick owl craft.
Kids Events
Kids ages 9 and under are invited to join Registered Psychotherapist Bria Wannamaker for a creative exploration of resilience. Through art and self-expression, children will create self-portraits that reflect both joyful and challenging moments from the past school year.
Kids Events
Join us for outdoor Storytime fun at Sydenham Point! Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories surrounded by nature. Don't forget your sunscreen and blanket!
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 |