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Funeral songs for dying girls by Cherie Dimaline, (1975-)
Aboriginal by Jennifer Adese
Indigiqueerness by Joshua Whitehead
Où est ma fille? by Christy Jordan-Fenton
The journey forward, a novella on reconciliation
My powerful hair by Carole Lindstrom, (1964-)
Avec nos curs orange by Phyllis Webstad,
Phyllis's orange shirt by Phyllis Webstad
Insatiable hunger by Joseph W. Graham
Namwayut, we are all one by Robert Joseph, (1939-)
Smile so big by Sunshine Quem Tenasco,
Heart berry bling by Jenny Kay Dupuis,
Truth and indignation by Ronald Niezen
The gatherings by Shirley N. Hager, (1952-)
JAJ by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas,
Funeral songs for dying girls by Cherie Dimaline, (1975-)
Aboriginal by Jennifer Adese
Indigiqueerness by Joshua Whitehead
Où est ma fille? by Christy Jordan-Fenton
The journey forward, a novella on reconciliation
My powerful hair by Carole Lindstrom, (1964-)
Avec nos curs orange by Phyllis Webstad,
Phyllis's orange shirt by Phyllis Webstad
Insatiable hunger by Joseph W. Graham
Namwayut, we are all one by Robert Joseph, (1939-)
indigenous portal

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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Upcoming Programs and Events

Learn How to Navigate the Library's Website and Catalogue

Need help getting started with the Library's website or finding items in the catalogue? Join one of our small group sessions led by a Tech Tutor! These beginner-friendly sessions will walk you through the basics of using library resources online. Check out other upcoming dates here.

Prefer one-on-one support? Book a personalized appointment! Our Tech Tutors can help with a wide range of topics. Book your appointment today by visiting any KFPL branch or calling us at 613-549-8888.

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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

Celebrating Kingston Women

Celebrate the incredible achievements of women in our community with an evening of art, music, dance and Indigenous storytelling and drumming.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

March Break at KFPL

Get ready for a fun-filled March Break at KFPL with a variety of STEAM events. Enjoy daily programs and workshops including puppet shows, creative arts and crafts, science experiments, LEGO, robot adventures, mesmerizing math and more!

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Poetry Mentorship

KFPL is hosting a Poet Laureate Mentorship Program with the City of Kingston's Poet Laureate, Sadiqa de Meijer.

To apply, aspiring poets ages 14 and up can email mmanga@kfpl.ca a paragraph about themselves and up to five pages of poetry by March 7, 2025. Eight selected participants will have the opportunity to share their work at a public reading on April 19, 2025.

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