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A remarkable man by Marc Petitjean,
Empire of the elite by Michael M. Grynbaum
The ex-girlfriend murder club by Gloria Chao, (1986-)
Not quite dead yet by Holly Jackson
The mind mappers by Eric Andrew-Gee,
Glitz, glam, and a damn good time by Jennifer Wright,
Lavender for all seasons by Paola Legarre,
Free by Amanda Knox,
Everyday habits for transforming systems by Adam Kahane,
How countries go broke by Ray Dalio
Arcana academy by Elise Kova
The new girl by Francine Pascal
Big deck energy by Lori Dyan,
Loud and clear by Brian Anderson
The Prairie Chicken dance tour by Dawn Dumont, (1978-)
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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

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

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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

Outdoor Storytime

Register to join us for socially distanced stories, songs and plenty of fun at Stories in the Park. Tuesdays at Dunham Park and Wednesdays at Greenwood Park. 

On Thursdays, we're taking storytime outside to the Love Kingston Marketplace in Springer Market Square for Stories in the Square.

Registration is limited due to COVID safety measures and will only open at 8 a.m. the morning of the program. Please complete the Ontario COVID-19 self-assessment screening before attending storytime, thank you! 

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Kids Events

Good Clean Fun

You’ll be astonished when you investigate surface tension; explore the chemistry behind bath bombs; and make an explosion of chemical fun!

A virtual workshop conducted in real time using Microsoft Teams. All materials provided.  Kits will be sent to designated branches (Isabel Turner, Calvin Park) a week prior to the workshop.

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