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Programs for Kids

Book clubs, STEM and coding programs, puppet shows, storytimes and more!

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Staff Picks for Kids

Browse all our staff-picked booklists for kids, from a variety of topics and genres.

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Baby & Preschooler Drop-In Programs

Descriptions for our storytimes and other programs for the very young.

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ROCK REACHout Drop-in

Bring questions about your child's development for this chat session.

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Tips for At-Home Storytime

Librarian-approved tips to create storytime fun at home and build your child's joy for reading.

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Help your child with developing critical literary skills before they reach school.

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TumbleBook Library | digital books

Kids follow along as their favourite books come to life with graphics and sound.

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CBC Kids

Videos, games, quizzes, and articles for kids FREE through BPL's CBC Corner portal.

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Kanopy for Kids | stream movies

Instantly stream a broad collection of free movies and tv shows for kids.

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