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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.

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Get hands-on with some cool new projects!

Meredith is back with her popular Youtube series! This time around we have a new focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Join us every Wednesday during July and August by visiting the playlist on our Youtube channel. Offered in partnership with Queen's Science Quest.

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Discover the natural world

Young naturalists can join Elizabeth for outdoor adventures on our Youtube channel. Our early episodes of Words from the Wild focused on different animals each week. We're expanding this summer to offer longer episodes that will include outings into the lakes and forests of Kingston Frontenac, plus visits by some special guests. Subscribe to our channel so you'll never miss an episode!

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Showtime with Team T&J!

Team T&J will kick off our summer of virtual programming for kids of all ages. Get ready to groove with a musical show on the themes of teamwork, togetherness and diversity! Watch the recorded performances on KFPL's YouTube channel starting on June 27th! 

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