
KCKPL Early Literacy Services
Early literacy plays a key role in a child’s future ability in reading, writing, communication, socialization, and academic success. KCKPL offers many services to children from newborns through elementary school, as well as their parents and guardians. For more information, explore the links below, send an email, stop by a branch, or give us a call.
Upcoming Events
Make a button to show your support for the LGBTQ + Community! You can choose from a pre-made design or create your own. Ages 19 and under are welcome to participate.
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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
How much do you know about Juneteenth? Learn all about Juneteenth by taking our challenge. All answers can be found throughout the children's department at Main Library. This is a Youth challenge. Ages 19 and under may participate.
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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
DIY Dad Tumbler (Limited)
Father's Day Card
#1 Father Trophy
Father's Day Wood Bookmark
Foam Mower Craft
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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
The letter of the day is N!
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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
Join us at Turner Community Garden for 30 minutes worth of stories. Be outside in the great outdoors & get lost in tales of adventure & whimsy. Don't be afraid to get silly.
Disclaimer(s)
Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
Ahoy! This year's Family Mini Golf is only for the fore-middable pirates. The Main library will have five holes taking kids and teens on an adventure in the sea, all of which will be glow-in-the-dark.
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Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
Psst… Want to Discover a Hidden Gem? 🌿👣
Disclaimer(s)
Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
Come decorate you very own hula hoop and learn fun, easy tricks to show off your masterpiece. We will provide the hoop and the colorful tapes and you bring your creativity!
Disclaimer(s)
Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
Envision your world of color through the eyes of your very own homemade rainbow spectacles. All materials provided. For families with children 6 to 15 years old. Please register online or by calling (913) 295-8250 ext. 1013.
Disclaimer(s)
Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.
Bookflix

Interactive experience that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to reinforce reading skills.
ABCMouse

This database includes educational games, puzzles, books and other learning activities for young children. Access for this database is only available at the library.
Novelist K-8

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program for you and your little one before they reach kindergarten. Enjoy reading 1,000 books to complete this program. Continuously log reading together to earn rewards and badges all along the way.
Literacy is a lifelong process. Reading skills developed before and during a child’s first years of school need continual support throughout his or her entire educational career to ensure academic success. One of the best ways for students to strengthen these skills and to develop a love of reading is through a consistent, sustained reading practice outside of the classroom.