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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!

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.

Register on Beanstack for the Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge.

live at the library

Barefoot Players present "What IS That Thing?"

The Players come across a strange object they call a "Thing" and have to figure out what it does. 

Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the performance outdoors in the Lions Civic Gardens (behind the Isabel Turner Branch).  If rain, or humidex warning, we will be moving the performance indoors in the community room. For ages 5 and up.

splashpad storytime

In the Community

Meet up with library staff for this fun, splashy outdoor storytime. Afterwards, beat the heat and enjoy the splash pad! Don't forget your swimsuit, hat and sunscreen.