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Recent additions to the collection

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Catching cryptids by Kim Long,
The new children's illustrated encyclopedia by Claudia Martin,
The Boys, omnibus by Garth Ennis,
Jacob Two-Two and the dinosaur by Mordecai Richler, (1931-2001,)
Charlotte's web
The ultimate book of whales by Brian Skerry,
Beasties by Peter Lerangis,
The hat of great importance by Patrick Ness, (1971-)
Amina Banana and the formula for friendship by Shifa Saltagi Safadi,
Draw along animals by Pippa Pixley,
Tokyo revengers by Ken Wakui,
Martial arts star by A. Y. Chan
Creature Clinic by Gavin Aung Than,
Dragon and Chameleon by Ryo Ishiyama,
Dragon Ball super by Akira Toriyama, (1955-2024,)

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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

Celebrate Science Literacy Week

Queens Connections will be co-hosting two special events at the Calvin Park Branch. Grades 2-4 can register to explore the different seasons by creating a scene in the virtual reality platform, CoSpaces. Grades 4-6 can register to learn how to code their own micro:bit program to help solve current climate concerns!   Rather pick up a take-home kit?  Register for a Sticky Science activity kit, and follow along the online workshop! 

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Kids Events

Registration Opens September 4

Starting Saturday, September 4, patrons can register for our children's fall programs. To suit your needs, we're offering a hybrid of indoor, outdoor and virtual (livestream) programs. 

Registration for Stories in the Park and Stories in the Square all open at 8 a.m. the morning of the program. 

Due to COVID safety measures, patrons must register all individuals attending the program, including babies.

We look forward to seeing you this fall! 

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