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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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Kids Events

Registration Reminder

Registration opens on Saturday, January 5, for our popular STEM programs, as well as for Play to Learn at the Isabel Turner, and Calvin Park branches. 

The Pittsburgh branch also requires registration for Baby and Me, Family Storytime, Rhythm & Rhyme, and Bedtime Stories. Please click on the program listing in this event calendar for more information and to register for the program of your choice. You may also register in person at any KFPL branch or by telephone.

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frozen sing-along

Kids Events

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Channel the winter magic and join us for a sing-along screening of Disney's Frozen! Wear your best Frozen costume and come prepared to sing, laugh, and dance. All ages are welcome! Registration opens on December 15. 

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KFPL Labs

Kids Events

3D Reality Colouring

Bring your unique coloring creations to life in extraordinary 3D augmented reality.  Move beyond using crayons and colouring books.  Explore and colour with different apps and devices.  Ages 6 and up. Registration required. 

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