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Illustration of a school bus and open book. The text reads Storytime on a School Bus.

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Storytime on a School Bus

Help your child with the big transition to school by climbing aboard a real school bus for stories, songs and more! This program is for children ages 3 to 5.

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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 child playing a saxophone to another child and a goose. The text reads TD Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party!

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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.

Support Your Struggling Reader

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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.

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Storywalk in downtown Kingston. Cartoon image of a cow. Faded map in the background.

Kids Events

Ready for a new adventure?

Bring the family downtown any time in October, and StoryWalk® in a brand new way!

Download the map, start at Springer Market Square, and keep your eyes peeled for each page of The Cow Who Climbed a Tree in business windows.

Your adventure is spread over 18 city blocks, so bring water, snacks, and maybe a stroller or wagon for the littlest legs in your family. You'll find last page is at our Central Branch where you can rest and find more great stories to enjoy!

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Kids' book reviews

Kids Events

Calling all bookworms!

Calling all bookworms! Do you enjoy graphic novels? How about fantasy novels? Share your thoughts about books with other kids by joining the Kids' Book Reviews: Take-Home Project.

We are looking for kids to review new books. Kids will receive a free copy of the book that they review. Reviews will be posted to the KFPL website.

 

Age Group: For ages 6 to 12

Registration Deadline: October 15

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