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The wild robot / [DVD]
Rally caps / [DVD]
Despicable me
Beethoven / [DVD]
Panda Bear in Africa / [DVD]
Alice in Wonderland / [DVD]
PAW patrol. [DVD]
The tiger's apprentice / [DVD]
Hitpig! / [DVD]
Paddington in Peru / [DVD]
Mufasa : [DVD]
Star trek, prodigy. [DVD]
Snow White / [DVD]
Knuckles
Sneaks / [DVD]

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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 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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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.

An illustrated graphic with apples and books and text reading Queen's Literacy Read for Fun.

Kids Events

Read for Fun with Queen's

Queen's University tutors will work one-on-one with children ages 6-12 to increase their literacy and numeracy skills in community reading circles. These circles will be available at the Calvin Park, Pittsburgh and Isabel Turner Branches.

For more information on Queen's Students for Literacy and Read for Fun or to access the learner registration form, please visit qsliteracy.org.

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