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Grow Newsletter

Grow - for families and children

Subscribe to the Grow newsletter. You’ll receive the latest information on our programs and services for children of all ages.

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!

Illustration of a summer puppet show tour featuring a green dinosaur and purple bunny puppet above a colourful map with location pins and a Kingston Frontenac Public Library vehicle.

Catch the Summer Puppet Show Tour!

The Summer Puppet Show Tour is coming to a branch near you! Don't miss KFPL’s puppeteers for a series of fun, free performances filled with music, storytelling and beloved characters.

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.

stories in the backyard

NEW Program Alert!

Until we can safely meet at the parks, we're bringing you storytime from our backyards! This short pre-recorded program will include a book, and some songs to enjoy.  You'll see your favourite storytime leaders from several branches!

Due to restrictions on recording performances, including reading books aloud, the programs will be posted as unlisted YouTube videos. A link will be emailed out to all registrants each week in the Storytime Express newsletter, and you'll be able to watch it as often as you like.

virtual pa days

P.A. Day Programs on Friday, June 4

Register to enjoy a Bath Bomb take-home kit or a live Zoom Storytime.  Registration opens on Saturday, May 22 at 9 a.m. 

Kids are also invited to join us on YouTube to follow along and make a Magic Beach Jar!  No registration or kit required. 

But wait, there's more! Pick up a Delightful Dragons take-home kit at the Isabel Turner or Calvin Park branches (until supplies last!) Use the kit to follow along with Meredith on our YouTube channel for book recommendations and craft challenges!

bear root gardens

Get Gardening!

Register for a garden-themed story, then plant your own dill seeds with the help of Bear Root Gardens! Gardening kits will be available for pickup a week prior to the Zoom meeting.