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The burning season by Caroline Starr Rose,
Elio by Suzanne Francis,
The extraordinary orbit of Alex Ramirez by Jasminne Paulino,
J vs. K by Kwame Alexander,
Peachaloo in bloom by Christopher Raschka,
The best worst summer of Esme Sun by Wendy Wan Long Shang,
The metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter by Barbara Carroll Roberts,
School spells by Lou Kuenzler,
Sam by Eric Walters, (1957-)
Dawn's wicked stepsister by Ann M. Martin, (1955-)
There's mud in my flood! by Joan Axelrod-Contrada,
Dive by John David Anderson, (1975-)
The girl in the walls by Meg Eden Kuyatt,
Zarina divided by Reem Faruqi,
The Rose Cottage adventures by Emily Bearn,

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

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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

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.

 

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Kids

Peas in a Podcast: Fantastic Fall!

Enjoy the story of a rooster named Bob, pretend to pick apples, learn some seasonal facts and jokes, and find out about a great new book!

Join our team of singing, joking, reading, moving and grooving programmers, and our friends, for this short podcast that will keep kids of all ages inspired and entertained.

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Kids

GGBooks Finalists for Kids

The Governor General’s Literary Awards celebrate literature and inspire everyone to read books by creators from Canada. Here’s a selection of English-language children’s literature finalists! Winners will be announced on Nov. 16, 2022.

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