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Then and now by Denise Benson
Foxing the geese by Janet Woods (1939-)
The gangster by Clive Cussler
Smoke and mirrors by Elly Griffiths
The sleepwalker by Chris Bohjalian (1960-)
Heir to Greyladies by Anna Jacobs
The singer from Memphis by Gary Corby
438 days by Jonathan Franklin (1964-)
The catcher in the rye by J. D. Salinger (1919-2010)
The gunning of America by Pamela Haag
Until you loved me by Brenda Novak
Patisserie made simple by Edd Kimber
Independent people by Halldór Laxness, (1902-1998)
Lady midnight by Cassandra Clare
Proof of life by Judith A. Jance

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Image of soldiers and nurses with the words The World Remembers

Upcoming Programs and Events

Commemorating Soldiers Killed During World War One

Beginning Monday, September 25, our Isabel Turner Branch will host The World Remembers, an international digital display commemorating the 700,000 soldiers killed in 1917, the third year of World War One. Running continuously until Remembrance Day, November 11, the names of each soldier will appear briefly on the screen. Recognizing the impact on all sides, every country who made their records available will be included. Join us in remembering the soldiers of the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, the United States, Turkey, Belgium, Australia, the Czech Republic, Italy, New Zealand, Slovenia, China and the former British Indian Army.

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Pop-up Library

Pop-up Library

Starting Monday, September 18, we're bringing the library to you!

Museum & Park Passes

Museum and Park Passes

Adventure awaits! Borrow passes for free or discounted admission to several museums, provincial parks and conservation areas. All passes may be borrowed for one week and can be reserved in the library catalogue. 

The Poetry Blackboard

The Poetry Blackboard

The Poetry Blackboard showcases poems curated by the Poet Laureate, Helen Humphreys, and written by Kingston poets.

Are We Alone?

Upcoming Programs and Events

Are We Alone?

In celebration of Science Literacy Week, astronomer Frank Hitchens explores how scientists are searching for life elsewhere in the universe.  Join us for this fascinating look at the universe as we know it — so far.  Isabel Turner branch, Tuesday, September 19, at 7 p.m.   Part of the KFPL Live Speakers Series.                         

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