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More or less Maddy by Lisa Genova,
The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue, (1969-)
Hidden nature by Nora Roberts,
Remembering peasants by Patrick Joyce, (1945-)
Edge of honor by Brad Thor,
Beautiful ugly by Alice Feeney,
The queens of crime by Marie Benedict,
The anxious generation by Jonathan Haidt,
Never say never by Danielle Steel,
Far from home by Danielle Steel,
Christmas in Bethel by Richard Paul Evans,
The Griffin Sisters' greatest hits by Jennifer Weiner,
Speak to me of home by Jeanine Cummins,
King of ashes by S. A. Cosby
A river enchanted by Rebecca Ross
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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

Library Kiosk at kingston secondary school

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

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Freedom to Read-a-Thon

Freedom to Read Week (Feb. 23 to March 1) is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. To mark this significant week, KFPL has teamed up with Queen’s University Libraries, St. Lawrence College Libraries, and Massey Library, Royal Military College of Canada/ Bibliothèque Massey, Collège militaire royal du Canada to host a Freedom to Read-a-Thon.

Join us at the Central Branch to hear community members, library staff and local leaders read excerpts from books that have been previously banned or challenged.

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An illustration of a footprint, the earth, a solar panel, windmills, and an electrical plug. The text reads Composting Part of the One Earth series.

Upcoming Programs and Events

One Earth: Composting

Join Dr. Laura Kroeker for an informative workshop on how to compost with worms! The workshop will explore the various types of compost, their pros and cons and why composting is a crucial step in protecting the environment. Participants will receive a take-home, easy-to-use, mini composting system.

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