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Seven secret spellcasters by Lynn Cahoon,
Dreaming in Indian
Gender explained by Diane Ehrensaft,
The killer on the road ; by Stephen Graham Jones, (1972-)
Detective aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin
Angry Inuk
Sinners / [DVD]
The cowboy and the Queen / [DVD]
Murder takes a vacation by Laura Lippman
How to lose your mother by Molly Jong-Fast
The bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Inspector Ellis. [DVD]
The Great Bear by David Robertson, (1977-)
The book lover's European bucket list by Caroline Taggart, (1954-)
Murder in Pitigliano by Camilla Trinchieri,
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Indigenous Portal

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Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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Kids Events

Let’s Celebrate a Summer of Reading Success!

We’re wrapping up this year’s TD Summer Reading Club with a special celebration to honour all our amazing readers! Join us for an exciting Fire and Ice show presented by Mad Science, enjoy face painting, tasty treats and strike a pose in front of our festive photo backdrop. As a special memento of your summer reading success, you’ll receive a Polaroid photo to take home. 

Need a break from the noise? Step into our Quiet Corner, where kids can enjoy calming, hands-on activities and experiments in a peaceful setting.

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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.

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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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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

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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Upcoming Programs and Events

Sign up for Grownup Storytime!

Even adults enjoy a good storytime, especially with a live reader instead of an audiobook! Grownup Storytime Online is back, now at a new time. Join us from 1-2 p.m. every Monday, October 18 through November 22. You’ll receive an email later the same day with links to the KFPL catalogue so you can reserve the day’s readings and other related titles!

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Get crafty with our take-home kit

Join other crafters from the comfort of home, with materials provided by KFPL! Try a new craft each month with these new take-home kits, starting with October's 3D Cricut poppy. Crafters of all abilities will learn how to crush this craft with Zoom instruction, October 20 from 6:30-8 p.m.

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