Recent additions to the collection

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When the body says no by Gabor Matâe
Gosnell
Less stuff by Lindsay Miles
The hustle
Frying plantain by Zalika Reid-Benta, (1990-)
The fifth column by Andrew Gross, (1952-)
Deathlist by Chris Ryan, (1961-)
The Catholic school by Edoardo Albinati
How to build your own tiny house by Roger Marshall, (1944-)
The second mountain by David Brooks, (1961-)
Coming home for Christmas by RaeAnne Thayne
The winemaker's wife by Kristin Harmel,
Ice cold heart by P. J. Tracy
Brazen virtue by Nora Roberts
The warning by James Patterson, (1947-)
We are boats
Indulgence in death by J. D. Robb, (1950-)
Twice promised by Maggie Brendan, (1949-)

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Estate Litigation 101: Will, Guardianship and POA Challenges

Upcoming Programs and Events

Estate Litigation 101: Will, Guardianship & Power of Attorney Challenges

Even with careful estate planning disputes can arise: a will may be challenged, a Power of Attorney accused of misusing funds, or children may disagree about parents' long-term care. Lawyer Paul Andrews covers what you can do. Of interest to those with an estate plan, children managing their parents' affairs, families coping with dementia, and anyone expecting to benefit from a will.

This event is free to adults, but seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance online or by phone at (613) 549-8888.  Saturday, October 26, Sydenham branch, 2 p.m.  (This is a repeat of the presentation from Thursday, October 10 at the Central branch.)

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Digital Magazines

Digital Magazines

With KFPL's Digital Magazine collection, you can access a variety of popular magazines on your desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

Arden Branch Renovation Work

Library Services

Fall Refresh Update

Our Arden Branch will be freshened up this month with new flooring and shelves. The branch will be closed starting Thursday, October 10, and we expect to reopen on Tuesday, October 29. Our branches in Sharbot Lake, Mountain Grove and Parham look forward to welcoming our Arden patrons during the renovations.

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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.

The Poetry Blackboard

The Poetry Blackboard

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

Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope

KFPL Website and Catalogue

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience: Resources

This fall the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area released its report on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and what is being called the “public health crisis of our time”. ACEs are negative and traumatic childhood events that are now associated with many lasting physical and mental health risks. The full report can be found at https://www.cfka.org/ACEs.  

KFPL has pulled together a list resources that address the issue of childhood trauma. View it here.

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Arden Branch renovation work

Library Services

Fall refresh

Our Arden Branch will be freshened up this month with new flooring and shelves. The branch will be closed starting Thursday, October 10, and we expect to reopen on Tuesday, October 22. Our branches in Sharbot Lake, Mountain Grove and Parham look forward to welcoming our Arden patrons during the renovations.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Une ville, deux réalités / One City, Two Realities - Éducation / Education

Le 9 octobre, Sarah Nemeth Lasko, Catherine Lord, et Eric E Galarneau discuteront l'éducation et le choix entre les écoles francophone, d'immersion, ou anglophone. Rendez-vous à 18 h 45 à la succursale central de la Kingston Frontenac Public Library!

 

On October 9th at 6:45pm at KFPL Catherine Lord and Sarah Lasko will chat with host Eric Galarneau about education and the choice between Francophone, immersion, or Anglophone schooling.

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