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The fossil hunter handbook by William Potter, (1964-)
A kids book about coping skills by Megan Knipe,
Autism Acceptance Month by Olivia Saunders,
Let sleeping cats lie by Brian Bilston,
Wednesday
How to be an eco explorer by Yussef Rafik, (1996-)
The unexplained by Adam Allsuch Boardman,
It's corn picking time! by Jill Esbaum,
We carry the sun by Tae Keller,
Our food grows by Sarah M. White
All of us by Megan Madison,
Minecraft by Tom Stone,
Spirit Bear--honouring memories, planting dreams by Cindy Blackstock
Reach for the sky by Evelyn Sue Wong,
You were made for this world

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Grow Newsletter

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!

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 Events

P.A. Day Fun at KFPL

Registration is now open for exciting P.A. Day programs at the Library! Kids can get creative with colourful papier-mâché birds, participate in a garden-themed storytime and make their own “Plant Pal,” explore composting by meeting worms and building a mini worm bin and enjoy an interactive concert with the Kingston Symphony Association on The Science of Sound.

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Kids Events

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. 

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Kids Events

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.

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