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Gaawin gindaaswin ndawsii = by Jenny Kay Dupuis
Genocidal love by Bevann Fox, (1968-)
Sufferance by Thomas King, (1943-)
The train by Jodie Callaghan, (1984-)
When I was eight by Christy Jordan-Fenton
Orange Shirt Day, September 30th
Following the good river by Briony Penn
Sugar Falls by David Robertson, (1977-)
When we were alone by David Robertson, (1977-)
I lost my talk by Rita Joe, (1932-2007)
Going back home by Marie Hess,
Residential schools by Heather C. Hudak, (1975-)
L'histoire du chandail orange by Phyllis Webstad
The boy who walked backwards by Ben Sures, (1967-)
These are my words by Ruby Slipperjack, (1952-)
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Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Get expert information on child development

Does playing lead to learning? How do children learn to regulate their emotions? What do kids think about thinking? Get the answers to these questions and more in this free, six-part series introducing the wonders of child development, presented by the Child and Adolescent Development Group at Queen’s University.

The first session is happening online at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24.

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May We Suggest

May We Suggest

Just like you, our staff have a variety of likes and interests, so if you're stuck looking for your next book, you can ask us.

Engage KFPL

Engage KFPL Extended Hours Project

Stay informed about all of the active projects at the library, like the Extended Hours Project, on the Engage KFPL community portal.

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Teen Event

Who wants to be a millionaire?

Dream of being a millionaire? Wealth advisor Laura Southall is here to offer tips about how to save for your post-secondary education and how to invest for the future. You'll also learn about setting financial goals, stocks and mutual funds, credit rating, and borrowing. The talk is on Zoom Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. For ages 14 to 19.

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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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Upcoming Programs and Events

Nourish your heart and mind with Grownup Storytime

A conversation with friends, paging through a book, listening to an audiobook... our online Grownup Storytime combines all three, bringing you a live reader, great stories, and a chance to connect with other people.

The six-week series runs from 1 to 2 p.m. every Monday from Jan. 10 through Feb. 14. You can have lunch, work on a hobby, or just sit and take a break from your busy day while listening to short stories or chapters from longer works. Come for one session, all six, or something in-between. 

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Share your Forest of Reading favourite

What's your favourite Forest of Reading® nominated title and why? We'd love to hear from you!

The Forest of Reading® is Canada’s largest recreational reading program, helping celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators. To enter our contest, send your short video of a Blue Spruce, Silver Birch, Yellow Cedar or Red Maple nominee to KFPL via Facebook message, Instagram tag or message, Tweet or Twitter message, or email to sbradley@kfpl.ca. If your video is public, please copy and paste the URL in the message or email.

Winners from each category will be announced Feb. 1, 2022 and receive an exciting prize bag! This contest is sponsored by Friends of The Kingston Frontenac Public Library.

By submitting a response you acknowledge that this content becomes the property of Kingston Frontenac Public Library; as such, it may be used and reproduced by KFPL. Prize winners will require an active KFPL membership to receive their prizes.

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