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The Boys, omnibus by Garth Ennis,
Komi can't communicate by Tomohito Oda, (1991-)
Batman by Eiichi Shimizu, (1978-)
Ninja Sarutobi Sasuke by Shigeru Sugiura, (1908-2000,)
Phoebe and her unicorn by Dana Simpson, (1977-)
Les autres by Iris, (1983-)
Plants vs. zombies by Paul Tobin, (1965-)
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Band nerd by Sarah Clawson Willis,
Lu and Ren's guide to geozoology by Angela Hsieh,
Bird & Squirrel by James Burks
Astronautical! by Brooklin Stormie,
Fitting Indian by Jyoti Chand,
The lemonade war by Jacqueline Davies, (1962-)
The Famous Five by Nataël,

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations for Kids Events + Kids

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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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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 young girl painting a portrait of herself. The text reads Brave & Bright: Creating My Resilient Self,

Kids Events

Brave & Bright: Creating My Resilient Self

Kids ages 9 and under are invited to join Registered Psychotherapist Bria Wannamaker for a creative exploration of resilience. Through art and self-expression, children will create self-portraits that reflect both joyful and challenging moments from the past school year.

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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.

tickles and tunes

Kids Events

Tickles and Tunes for Autumn

Join us on YouTube for a special performance for parents and little ones by early childhood educator/entertainer Kathy Reid-Naiman.

The video will be available on our YouTube channel beginning October 26 for one full week. While you're there, check out our Baby & Me playlist of rhymes and songs to share with your baby!

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Building a Mystery with Live History

Kids Events

Something mysterious this way comes...

Join Live History on November 7 to build a mystery to stump friends and family, or learn how to become a sleuth during your favourite mystery programs!

Participants who are fans of mystery novels, shows and theatre will learn how to build a mystery while learning about their local history in a way they have never seen it before.

Mysteries include lessons in math, patterns, language and visual arts. This mystery-building workshop is hands-on, interactive, and wildly fun!

For ages 8 and up with an adult caregiver. Adult caregivers must attend with children who are ages 8 to 13. Teens may attend without a caregiver.

Date: Saturday, November 7

Times: 1:30-2:30 PM and 3:00-4:00 PM

Register to receive a Zoom meeting invitation to one of these sessions!

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Love Wildlife Lesson on Kindness Toward Wild Animals

Kids Events

Animal enthusiasts unite!

Join Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre for a special storytime and a lesson about being kind to animals!

This program is recommended for ages 4 and up. Registration is now open!

 

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