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The hat of great importance by Patrick Ness, (1971-)
Far from shore by Kiki Thorpe,
The wild journey of Juniper Berry by Chad Morris,
The freedom seeker by Ruchira Gupta,
Welcome to Byjovia! by Lincoln Peirce,
The legend of the last library by Frank Cole, (1977-)
The Rose Cottage adventures by Emily Bearn,
Zarina divided by Reem Faruqi,
The impossible trials of Benjamiah Creek by Jordan Lees,
To the rescue! by Lincoln Peirce,
The metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter by Barbara Carroll Roberts,
The shindig is coming! by Charise Mericle Harper,
Penny draws a first crush by Sara Shepard, (1977-)
Matt Sprouts and the search for the Chompy Wompers by Matt Eicheldinger,
Amina Banana and the formula for friendship by Shifa Saltagi Safadi,

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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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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.

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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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