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Beekeepers and what they do by Liesbet Slegers,
A field guide to summer by Gabby Dawnay,
Myths & legends! by Andrea Mills,
Discovering and understanding the Inuit by Michel Noël, (1944-2021,)
Presidents
A kids book about coping skills by Megan Knipe,
The ultimate beginner's guide for Minecrafters by Megan Miller, (1963-)
This is how a ball rolls by Heather Tekavec, (1969-)
The bedtime book of even more impossible questions by Isabel Thomas, (1979-)
Minecraft festive ideas by Christian Glücklich,
The treasure hunt by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe,
I spy A to Z by Jean Marzollo,
Star sailor by Sara Cassidy,
Charming woodland crafts by Sibia Torres Padilla,
Quilting, sewing & appliqué by Heidi Pridemore, (1971-)

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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.

Illustration of a brown owl flying with swirling wind and green leaves, promoting storytelling and nature crafts event with Indigenous artist Laura Moses on July 11 at Calvin Park Branch.

Kids Events

Wisdom in the Wind

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.

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Illustration of a young girl painting a portrait of herself. The text reads Brave & Bright: Creating My Resilient Self,

Kids Events

Brave & Bright: Creating My Resilient Self

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.

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Illustation of a woman reading to a group of children in a park. The text reads Stories at the Point.

Kids Events

Stories at the Point

Join us for outdoor Storytime fun at Sydenham Point! Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories surrounded by nature. Don't forget your sunscreen and blanket!

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