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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!

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Kids

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.

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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 Events

Lunar New Year Spring Festival

Join KFPL and the Chinese Canadian Association of Kingston and District (CCAKD) for Lunar New Year celebrations at the Central Branch! Enjoy a Lion Dance, cultural performances, Tai Chi and Kung Fu demos, activities like poetry and writing workshops, bilingual Family Storytime, a Year of the Snake craft, face painting inspired by Spring Festival symbols and light refreshments.

Browse KFPL’s Lunar New Year reading recommendations to learn more about the rich traditions, stories and celebrations that make this holiday special.

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An image of parts used for the Robotics Kit. The text reads LEGO Robotics Kit.

Kids

LEGO Robotics Kits

Get ready to dive into the world of robotics with LEGO EV3! Build and program your very own creations using regular LEGO bricks and electronic components like motors, sensors and a “brick” (the brain that controls everything). Once your robot is built, you can program it to move, turn, pick up objects and even follow lines using the LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor app. 

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An illustration of a child building a snowman with a dog that has a stick in it's mouth. The text reads Festive Fun.

Kids Events

Festive Fun at KFPL!

Join us for holiday-themed events and activities for kids this season—crafts, stories, puppet shows, LEGO and more! 

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