We are not able to welcome groups into our branches at this time.  All open locations have capacity limits to maximize physical distancing.

We've created a Virtual Tour for elementary school classes to help introduce students to our library. We recommend that teachers pair the tour with one or more of the educational programs on our Youtube channel, such as a puppet show or Words from the Wild.

We would be happy to help your group connect with appropriate library resources. Please contact our Manager, Programming and Outreach for assistance at 613-549-8888 x3520.

Fill out the Contact Us form with your contact information and the details of your comment, question or request. There are also specific forms to Book a Group Visit or Suggest a Program or Event. For expected response times and other information, see our Service Feedback Standards.

The Kingston Frontenac Public Library tries its best to provide a robust collection to our community. However, there will be times when an item is not available, out of print, or doesn’t fit within our collection policy guidelines. If that’s the case for a title you want, we can try to borrow the item on your behalf from another Canadian library through our Interlibrary Loans service.

For details about this service, please refer to the information found on the Interlibrary Loans page.

KFPL’s Reading Buddies connects teen volunteers with young readers, newcomer youth, and seniors to facilitate one-on-one reading, mentorship, and uplifting connections. Teens working with young readers and newcomer youth collaborate with KFPL staff to provide one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for developing readers. Teens working with seniors read to and converse with seniors in Kingston and Frontenac.

Reading Buddy volunteers’ participation in this program entails:

• Assisting with delivery of virtual Reading Buddies content
• Creating a positive, fun, and enriching environment for participants
• Supporting younger readers and newcomers’ development of literacy skills
• Entertaining seniors with engaging reading and conversation

KFPL volunteers are ambassadors of the library. It is expected that KFPL volunteers:

• Commit to all program dates (and communicate promptly if any issues)
• Arrive on time for the start of each program
• Conduct themselves professionally to maintain a safe volunteer environment
• Respect the confidentiality of program participants

The public are encouraged to suggest topics for future programs and events. These suggestions will be considered in light of the programming criteria and library resources. Not all suggestions will be used.