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Thursday by Eva Amores,
There's mud in my flood! by Joan Axelrod-Contrada,
El Niño by Pam Muñoz Ryan,
A boy called Bat by Elana K. Arnold
Secrets of a sun king by Emma Carroll, (1970-)
Confessions of a junior spy by Rosaria Munda,
The freedom seeker by Ruchira Gupta,
Jacob Two-Two and the dinosaur by Mordecai Richler, (1931-2001,)
Aarzu all around by Marzieh Abbas,
Matt Sprouts and the search for the Chompy Wompers by Matt Eicheldinger,
The sunshine project by Uma Krishnaswami,
The great mouse escape by James Patterson, (1947-)
Maggie Lou meets her match by Arnolda Dufour Bowes,
Little big sister by Eoin Colfer,
J vs. K by Kwame Alexander,

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations for Kids Events + Kids

Illustration of a child playing a saxophone to another child and a goose. The text reads TD Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party!

Kids Events

Let’s Celebrate a Summer of Reading Success!

We’re wrapping up this year’s TD Summer Reading Club with a special celebration to honour all our amazing readers! Join us for an exciting Fire and Ice show presented by Mad Science, enjoy face painting, tasty treats and strike a pose in front of our festive photo backdrop. As a special memento of your summer reading success, you’ll receive a Polaroid photo to take home. 

Need a break from the noise? Step into our Quiet Corner, where kids can enjoy calming, hands-on activities and experiments in a peaceful setting.

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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!

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Kids Events

Storytime on a School Bus

Help your child with the big transition to school by climbing aboard a real school bus for stories, songs and more! This program is for children ages 3 to 5.

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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.

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Kids

May the 4th be with you!

It is a time of great excitement in the library. Star Wars Day is here, and our programmer is on a mission to find the perfect book for the occasion. But as she combs through the children's section, she senses a disturbance in the stacks. Little does she know, she is not alone...

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Michelle McDonald with the book Bessie The Motorcycle Queen. Text reads Ruthy's Reviews and Recs

Kids

Ruthy's Reviews & Recs: Bessie The Motorcycle Queen

On the lookout for your next great read? Michelle McDonald of Ruthy’s Reading Room Reviews & Recs has an amazing recommendation for you. This month, she suggests diving into the exciting and inspiring world of Bessie The Motorcycle Queen by Charles R. Smith Jr., illustrated by Charlot Kristensen.

This delightful children's book is full of adventure and heart and features diverse characters and themes. Check out Michelle's YouTube video to learn more about why Bessie The Motorcycle Queen is a must-read.

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