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The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell, (1963-)
Fight Night by Miriam Toews
All the water I've seen is running by Elias Rodriques
Big Shark, Little Shark, and the Spooky Cave by Anna Membrino
One last stop by Casey McQuiston
Unwell women by Elinor Cleghorn
Live Your Life by Amanda Kloots
Cereus Blooms at Night by Shani Mootoo
Count the ways by Joyce Maynard, (1953-)
Empire of pain by Patrick Radden Keefe, (1976-)
The Winter Wives by Linden MacIntyre
The dating dare by Jayci Lee
Seeing ghosts by Kat Chow
Grown ups by Marian Keyes,
How the word is passed by Clint Smith
Back home
Sawbones by Stuart MacBride
Harry Livingstone's forgotten men by Dan Black, (1957-)

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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Upcoming Programs and Events

A Kingston Pride and KFPL Collaboration

Register to join us at Springer Market Square to celebrate Kingston Pride on Sunday, September 26. Drag queens will showcase books promoting the messages of diversity and inclusion and acceptance. Storytimes are at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. 

Don't forget to pick up your free Kingston Pride Take Home Kit!  Celebrate at home with your little ones using this free take-home kit. Available until supplies last, starting Saturday, September 18 at the Isabel Turner Branch.

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Register Online for a Library Card

Register Online for a Library Card

If you don't have Kingston Frontenac Public Library membership, you can now register online. Access all of our online services and digital collections, like Hoopla, cloudLibrary, LinkedIn Learning and more.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

COVID-19 Updates

All branches of KFPL are now open to the public with limited capacity. Check here for updates and more information about available services. Read more about it.

Reminiscing Kits

Reminiscing Kits

Our new Reminiscing Kits connect caregivers with resources a to help them engage in activities with loved ones who are experiencing varying levels of dementia.

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Kids Events

Celebrate Science Literacy Week

Queens Connections will be co-hosting two special events at the Calvin Park Branch. Grades 2-4 can register to explore the different seasons by creating a scene in the virtual reality platform, CoSpaces. Grades 4-6 can register to learn how to code their own micro:bit program to help solve current climate concerns!   Rather pick up a take-home kit?  Register for a Sticky Science activity kit, and follow along the online workshop! 

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Share your feelings and get support

Overwhelmed by the climate change crisis? Join the Climate Feelings Circle sponsored by the Sisters of Providence. Learn about emotional responses to the crisis, and how to support one other in that learning.

The Circle will meet every three weeks from September through December. Due to pandemic gathering restrictions enrollment is limited to 12 people aged 16 and older. Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. at the Central Branch.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Let's Chat About Pride!

Join us on September 15 at 6 p.m. for our monthly online Book Chat! This month our theme is Pride. Bring your books and other media connected to that theme, think of a few questions, or simply show up to chat about any literary topic that has you feeling excited. 

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