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Illustration of three children enjoying activities including painting, robotics, and science experiments. The text reads P.A. Day Programs

Kids Events

P.A. Day Fun at KFPL

Looking for something fun to do on the upcoming P.A. Day? Join us at KFPL for FREE hands-on activities! At Rideau Heights, discover the magic of magnets with playful experiments and challenges. Over at the Central Branch, design your own custom water bottle sticker using the Create Space Cricut Maker. At Calvin Park, get crafty and create a tiny dragon, dinosaur, shark or other wild creature with a big surprise inside!

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Grow Newsletter

Grow - for families and children

Subscribe to the Grow newsletter. You’ll receive the latest information on our programs and services for children of all ages.

An adult and two children sitting on a couch with an opened book. The KFPL logo is behind. Text is overalyed on the image: "1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Read it and Reap!"

1000 Books Before Kindergarten (1BBK) is a free literacy program for newborns, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The goal? Read 1000 books with your little one before they start Kindergarten. Get started now!

Every Child Ready to Read

Every Child Ready to Read

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. Find out about the five simple practices that will help you raise a reader.

Register on Beanstack for the Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge.

Illustration of a summer puppet show tour featuring a green dinosaur and purple bunny puppet above a colourful map with location pins and a Kingston Frontenac Public Library vehicle.

Kids Events

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.

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