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Recent additions to the collection

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A boy called Bat by Elana K. Arnold
The legend of the last library by Frank Cole, (1977-)
The sunshine project by Uma Krishnaswami,
The blossoming summer by Anna Rose Johnson,
Bibsy Cross and the time capsule by Liz garton Scanlon,
Weird sad and silent by Alison McGhee, (1960-)
Going overboard by Caroline Huntoon,
The Rose Cottage adventures by Emily Bearn,
Matt Sprouts and the search for the Chompy Wompers by Matt Eicheldinger,
Horse camp by Carrie Seim,
Dive by John David Anderson, (1975-)
Chef's secret by Kelly Yang,
The world's end by David Robertson, (1977-)
There's mud in my flood! by Joan Axelrod-Contrada,
Leah vs. Art by Joy McCullough,

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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.

Kids Events

Now Available: STEM Discovery Kits

Robotics Discovery Kits and Circuitry Discovery Kits are now available for children ages 7 to 12.

Kits will be managed as a take-home program, with families registering to pick up their kit at the host branch. Over the next six months, watch for them to be available from our Calvin Park, Central, Cloyne, Isabel Turner, Pittsburgh, Rideau Heights, Sharbot Lake, Sydenham, and Wolfe Island branches. 

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