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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.

Three illustrated peas in a pod with headphones and a microphone. Text reads Peas in a Podcast.

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.

A collage of books with text reading Governor General's Literary Awards: English-Language Finalists (for 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.