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L'Anse-à-Lajoie by France Lorrain,
Try hard by Max Kerman
In too deep by Matt Bobkin,
Dead of summer by Jessa Maxwell
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid,
I am ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne
The starving saints by Caitlin Starling
The gatherings by Shirley N. Hager, (1952-)
She didn't see it coming by Shari Lapena
A witch's guide to magical innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna,
The Martha's Vineyard beach and book club by Martha Hall Kelly,
Is a river alive? by Robert MacFarlane
That last carolina summer by Karen White
Wood, fire & smoke by Michael Smith, (1966 October 13-)
A marriage at sea by Sophie Elmhirst,
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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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Kids Events

Storytime on a School Bus

Help your child with the big transition to school by climbing aboard a real school bus for stories, songs and more! This program is for children ages 3 to 5.

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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.

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

Sharpen your science fiction writing skills

Learn how to build a believable future for your science-fiction story’s setting! This writing workshop with local author Jerri Jerreat will focus on creating a convincing future in solarpunk, a type of eco-fiction set in a future where we’ve somehow managed to deal with today's global environmental crisis. Bring something to take notes and join us for this interactive online event, Saturday, October 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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Library Services

One card, one million possibilities

October is Canadian Library Month. We're celebrating the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives! Ontario Public Library Week also falls within this month, October 17 to 23, with a theme of “One Card, One Million Possibilities.”

KFPL is making it easier than ever to get your card, explore the possibilities, and make the library a valuable part of your own life. Just enter your name, year of birth, phone, email, and address on our online registration page. We will email you your card number so you can get started with our digital collections right away. Come into any branch within 30 days with your ID and proof of address to make your card permanent.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Let's chat about books and libraries

Want to join a book club but don’t want to follow a strict reading schedule? Consider our monthly Book Chat, a casual online book-discussion mixer for adults and new adults who like to read. 

This month's theme is Books and Libraries. Bring a book or some open-ended questions that suit the topic and join us on Zoom, Wednesday, October 20 at 6 p.m.

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