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

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.

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 bees and a beehive. The text reads Beeyond the Pages Literacy Fair .

Beeyond the Pages Literacy Fair

Join us for a fun-filled day of learning about bees and pollinators through crafts, games, hands-on activities and sustainable prizes. Enjoy face painting, a foam machine and make your own paper puppets at our DIY station! Families are encouraged to pick up a passport and collect a sticker from each station. Once completed, trade in the passport for a free seed packet. 

Image of a group of parents pushing strollers along a park path. The text reads Sing & Stroll.

Sing & Stroll

Join us for Sing & Stroll at City Park! Dress for the outdoors, pack your stroller, wagon and walking shoes and meet us to stroll and sing some of our favourite tunes.

Illustration of two children smiling. The text reads Matins Francos.

Matins Francos

Ce programme présente des histoires racontées de vive voix, accompagnées d’activités! Aucune inscription nécessaire. Venez à toutes les activités, ou seulement celle de votre choix.

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and a surprise activity all hosted in French!