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Grow - for families and children

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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!

Illustration of children reading together on a carpet. The text reads TD Summer Reading Club.

Join the Fun with the TD Summer Reading Club!

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.

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.

An illustrated sky with a book towing a banner. Text reads I Read Canadian Day is November 2, 2022

We read Canadian!

I Read Canadian Day is a national day of celebration of Canadian books for young people and of the richness, diversity and breadth of Canadian literature.

Join the challenge of the nation to “Read Canadian” for 15 minutes and to share your experience. Here are some options to get started, available on hoopla!

Two bat-themed books on an orange background with small bats behind the books. Text reads Saturday Spotlight.

Saturday Spotlight: Bats!

This time of year, Dana likes to celebrate all things spooky. And one of the most mysterious, maybe misunderstood creatures she finds fascinating is… bats! Enjoy a few batty stories from this list, and watch her video for even more.