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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.

Kids Events

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.

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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.

Kanopy Kids

Kids

Sesame Street, Franklin, Miffy & More!

Thoughtful entertainment for children aged preschool and up. Parents and caregivers can stream videos from a curated selection of educational and enriching videos on Kanopy Kids with developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings from Common Sense Media. Stream Kanopy on your computer or download the app on your phone, tablet or Roku device.

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Grow. For families and children. Image of toddler with older sibling.

Kids

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We’ve restructured our newsletters to make sure you get the news you want, when you need it! Subscribe to our Grow newsletter to receive the latest information on our programs and services for children of all ages. Watch for our latest YouTube programs, upcoming events, book and movie recommendations, and more!

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