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

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

Kids Events

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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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.

Picture of woman with guitar. Text reads l'heure de contes

Kids Events

Recevez une vidéo à chaque semaine! / Receive a video every week!

Ce programme présente des histoires racontées de vive voix, accompagnées de chansons, de comptines, et d’activités en nature! Une fois par semaine, nous vous enverrons ce lien et vous pourrez réécouter chaque programme autant que vous voulez! 

This special program will include read-alouds, songs, rhymes, STEM facts and more. This program will be provided mostly in French, with some helpful instructions for English speaking parents. A link will be emailed out to all registrants each week, and you'll be able to watch it as often as you like! 

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Kids Events

Guest Storytime - Sunny by Celia Krampien

Join this family-friendly storytime presented by KFPL and the Kingston WritersFest!

Sunny is about the bright side of life, the side that keeps us going during our greyest days. Join us for this uplifting story about Sunny, who always finds the upside to the tough moments of life.

Register to receive a Zoom meeting invitation prior to the event. Sept. 28th, 1:00 - 1:30PM

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Kids Events

Guest Storytime - Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe

Join author and illustrator Matthew Forsythe for an afternoon storytime, hosted by KFPL as part of Kingston WritersFest!

From E.B. White Read Aloud honor artist Matthew Forsythe comes a picture book about a magical drum, an emerald forest, and the little frog who dares to make her own music.

Register with KFPL to receive a Zoom meeting invitation and join the fun! Sept. 24th, 1:00-1:30PM

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