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The anxious generation by Jonathan Haidt,
Open season by Jonathan Kellerman,
The grey wolf by Louise Penny,
The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue, (1969-)
What the wife knew by Darby Kane,
Tom Clancy defense protocol by Brian Andrews, (1973-)
A mind of her own by Danielle Steel,
Never say never by Danielle Steel,
The keeper of lost art by Laura Morelli,
King of ashes by S. A. Cosby
A river enchanted by Rebecca Ross
Far from home by Danielle Steel,
Bonded in death by J. D. Robb, (1950-)
Beautiful ugly by Alice Feeney,
Christmas in Bethel by Richard Paul Evans,
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Indigenous Portal

Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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Library Services

Love Books? Join the Summer Reading Challenge!

Readers of all ages are invited to join our Summer Reading Challenges! Explore books, complete fun activities and challenges and track your progress using Beanstack. By participating, you’ll earn chances to win exciting prizes throughout the summer! Everyone who completes their challenge will be entered to win one of our Grand Prizes, awarded to one participant in each age group. Sign up today on Beanstack and make this summer a celebration of stories, adventures and discovery. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for supporting summer reading programs at KFPL. 

The challenges start on Saturday, June 14, and run until Sunday, Aug. 24.

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The Isabel Turner Branch will be temporarily closed starting Fall 2024 for renovations. During this time, we’ll be temporarily moving to the Cataraqui Centre.  Get updates here.

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Great Canadian Reads

Celebrate Canada with stories that explore our history, culture and identity. This curated collection offers something for every age and interest, from picture books to powerful non-fiction.

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Enhance your library access — register for Extended Hours at the Pittsburgh Branch.

Library Kiosk

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Enjoy expanded service in the Kingscourt neighbourhood with the Library Kiosk at Kingston Secondary School.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Slay the Look: A Drag Makeup Workshop

Award-winning entertainer, events coordinator, makeup artist and drag performer BeeWitched will walk you through the steps of painting yourself like a queen! Bring your own makeup supplies.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Create and Resist! with Kingston Pride

Join us for an evening of connection, creativity and queer expression. Learn about the role of zines, buttons and stickers in queer activism and dive into mini-workshops led by local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists. All materials provided—no experience needed, just bring your imagination!

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Reading with Pride

Celebrate Pride Month with our curated collection of books that highlight Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+) voices and stories. 

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