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Join Summer Reading Club

Go on a reading adventure this summer. You can win prizes—just for reading!

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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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Early Literacy Support

Explore BPL's Early Literacy Support collection with just one click.

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Early Years Drop-In Programs

Descriptions for our storytimes and programs for babies to preschoolers.

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Helping Kids with Grief & Anxiety

Borrow kits to help you guide your child through their emotional journey.

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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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