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The Rose Cottage adventures by Emily Bearn,
For sale! by Swapna Haddow,
Dreamslinger by Graci Kim,
Into the oblivion by Johnny Marciano,
Matt Sprouts and the search for the Chompy Wompers by Matt Eicheldinger,
Confessions of a junior spy by Rosaria Munda,
The summer of the fortune tellers by Lisa Greenwald,
Leah vs. Art by Joy McCullough,
The sunshine project by Uma Krishnaswami,
A bad god's guide to making enemies by Louie Stowell,
The wild journey of Juniper Berry by Chad Morris,
The best worst summer of Esme Sun by Wendy Wan Long Shang,
The shindig is coming! by Charise Mericle Harper,
Horse camp by Carrie Seim,
The dog who made it better by Katherin Nolte,

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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 Events

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.

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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.