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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!

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.

Our puppets are back!

Grab a snack and settle in for our August Puppet Show Extravaganza. The animals of the forest discover a wonderful book and try it out as a tent, a hat, and more. Will they ever discover what a book is really for?

You can find part two - Biggest Pretties Rose - and July's virtual tour on our Youtube channel.

Who are all these people?

Families usually enjoy children's programs at their closest branch, but with programs moving online they are discovering lots of new faces! Get to know the team behind Storytime Express, Words from the Wild, Meredith's MakerLab and more in today's video.