Drop in to the Calvin Park Branch for helpful parenting insights from a Family Health Educator, followed by a fun, themed storytime. This program is in partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home.
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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
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Saturday Spotlight: Emma Dodd
Emma grew up in a household full of pens and pencils and books. She knew she wanted to be an illustrator from a very early age! Her books are great for sharing side-by-side. Watch Sarah’s Saturday Spotlight, then borrow a book!
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Saturday Spotlight: Decodable Books
Decodable books use mostly words that can be broken down into the phonetic code a child is learning. They require the reader to decode almost every word, reinforcing phonetic code and blending so kids can develop strong reading skills. Watch Cheryl’s Saturday Spotlight explaining why these books are important, then borrow a decodable text, a dyslexia-friendly book, or a book using the phonetic method!
Love Encanto? Try these books!
We don't talk about Bruno... but we do talk about Encanto! KFPL's children's librarian recommends these readalikes for Encanto, keeping the magic going in the pages of a book after you watch the movie.
While we know kids love Encanto, there are also a few readalikes for teens and adults on this list.
