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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!

Illustration of children reading together on a carpet. The text reads TD Summer Reading Club.

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.

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.

Trick or Treat

Hallowe'en will be a bit different this year. Register to pick up a Hallowe'en craft kit and spooky extension activities to celebrate this holiday at home. Best suited for ages 3-5. Registration ends Sunday, October 25, and pick up is available at the Isabel Turner, Calvin Park, and Sydenham branches starting October 28.

Photo of woman with with pirate and parrot puppets. Text reads Storytime Express.

We're bringing storytime to you!

This special program includes read-alouds, songs, rhymes, STEM facts and more. You'll see your favourite storytime leaders from several branches!

A link to a new unlisted Youtube video is emailed each Sunday morning, and you'll be able to watch it as often as you like!

Support Your Struggling Reader

Help your reader at home!

This encore series of four pre-recorded workshops with Lockhart-George Literacy will provide you with the skills and strategies you need to implement a Structured Literacy program in the classroom and at home.

Register to receive the workshops by email. The series will be followed up with a live Q&A session on Thursday, October 29.