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Edge of honor by Brad Thor,
Tom Clancy defense protocol by Brian Andrews, (1973-)
The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue, (1969-)
Speak to me of home by Jeanine Cummins,
Overkill by Judith A. Jance
Never say never by Danielle Steel,
The anxious generation by Jonathan Haidt,
Don't let him in by Lisa Jewell,
Remembering peasants by Patrick Joyce, (1945-)
Christmas in Bethel by Richard Paul Evans,
The queens of crime by Marie Benedict,
The grey wolf by Louise Penny,
A mind of her own by Danielle Steel,
Hidden nature by Nora Roberts,
What the wife knew by Darby Kane,
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Indigenous Portal

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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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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Indigenous Heritage

Explore the Outdoors with Our New Nature Discovery Backpacks!

Join us for the launch of our Nature Discovery Backpacks, in partnership with Watersheds Canada. To celebrate, Watersheds Canada will be on site offering engaging demonstrations and nature-themed activities. Each backpack is packed with tools for hands-on exploration—from field guides and collection jars to water quality test kits and a park pass to a Rideau Valley Conservation Authority site or Rock Dunder. 

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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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