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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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Emancipation Day Storytime

Join us for a special Emancipation Day Storytime at Confederation Park. In partnership with Ruthy's Reading Room, enjoy stories, music and fun activities that honour freedom, resilience and Black history.

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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Catch the Summer Puppet Show Tour!

The Summer Puppet Show Tour is coming to a branch near you! Don't miss KFPL’s puppeteers for a series of fun, free performances filled with music, storytelling and beloved characters.

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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Introducing Peas in a Podcast

Your favourite storytellers have a podcast! Join Kingston Frontenac Public Library's team of singing, joking, reading, moving and grooving programmers, and our friends, for a short podcast that will keep kids of all ages inspired and entertained.

In this month's episode, hear the Little Red Hen's story, jump from puddle to puddle, pick up a few facts about potatoes, laugh at our buzz-worthy jokes, and learn about a very special book with KFPL's Kathy and her friends!

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Evening hours return May 2!

There's no need to rush in after work or wait for the weekend to get to the library! All of our City of Kingston branches will join our Isabel Turner Branch in offering evening hours in May, making it easier for you to visit.

Early morning hours are also returning to Central, Calvin Park and Isabel Turner, and our Rideau Heights Branch will once again be open all day on Saturdays.

Beginning May 2, our Calvin Park, Central and Isabel Turner Branches will be open 9 a.m. to. 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Rideau Heights will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, plus 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. And, beginning May 3, Pittsburgh will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Tuesday to Thursday, plus 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.