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Summer of our discontent by Thomas Chatterton Williams
Spectacular things by Beck Dorey-Stein
Silver elite by Dani Francis
Lessons from cats for surviving fascism by Stewart Reynolds
Jazz Ramsey : [DVD]
Thunderbolts* : [DVD]
The safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
I hope you remember by Josie Balka
Something good by ROBERT MUNSCH
Blood harmony by Barry Mazor,
A different kind of power by Jacinda Ardern, (1980-)
Daughter of the Sun / [DVD]
Far from home by Danielle Steel,
The white Oneida by Jean Rae Baxter, (1932-)
The ADHD reset by Claire Michalski,
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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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Celebrating Franco-Ontario Day

Sept. 25 is Franco-Ontarian Day—a time to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Franco-Ontarians, who have been part of Ontario’s story for more than 400 years. Discover their voices and experiences through our suggested reading list.

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Register on Beanstack for the Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge.

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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Teen Event

A Space for Teens to Write and Connect

Calling all teen writers, poets, songwriters and storytellers! Our Teen Writers' Group is a great opportunity to meet other young writers, receive constructive feedback on your work and participate in creative writing activities.

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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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Read the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022 shortlist

Read these contenders for the Women's Prize for Fiction before the winner is announced June 15. This year’s shortlist incorporates a range of themes including belonging and identity, the power of nature, the burden of history, personal freedom, sisterhood, mental illness, ghosts, gender violence, and the opportunity for renewal.

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New Loving Spoonful garden underway at Calvin Park

Loving Spoonful's newest Community Harvest Garden will soon be under construction at the Calvin Park Branch! Part of a bigger project to rejuvenate our courtyard and greenspace, the garden will provide free or low-cost food to community members, including through a Community Harvest Market at the branch on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. starting June 30.

Check out the Community Harvest website, and follow them on Facebook for other ways to get or stay involved.

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