Error message

An illegal choice has been detected. Please contact the site administrator.
indigenous portal

Indigenous Portal

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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Image of a drag queen reading a book. The text reads Drag Queen Storytime with Rowena Whey.

Drag Queen Storytime With Rowena Whey!

Celebrate diversity, inclusion and acceptance with Rowena Whey! Join us for a vibrant and engaging Drag Queen Storytime featuring books that highlight the power of being yourself and embracing others.

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.

Colorful promotional banner for Little Ray's Reptiles live bilingual show at the library featuring a blue spotted salamander, a ferret holding a purple fish, and a large black and orange spider illustration.

Live @ the Library: Little Ray's Reptiles

Explore animal self-defence mechanisms, including how ferrets stay flexible and how tarantulas protect themselves. Live animals may include mammals, arachnids, lizards and more! This bilingual show is for ages 4 and up.

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.

Aging Well Series

Discover the Aging Well series at KFPL, where you’ll find valuable insights and resources to confidently navigate the aging process. Join us for workshops, expert advice and a welcoming community.

The upcoming Aging Well: Fraud Awareness program will teach you how to recognize and protect yourself from fraud and scams—whether in person, over the phone or online.

An illustration of a red snake with a gold floral pattern. The text reads Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year Spring Festival

Join KFPL and the Chinese Canadian Association of Kingston and District (CCAKD) for Lunar New Year celebrations at the Central Branch! Enjoy a Lion Dance, cultural performances, Tai Chi and Kung Fu demos, activities like poetry and writing workshops, bilingual Family Storytime, a Year of the Snake craft, face painting inspired by Spring Festival symbols and light refreshments.

Browse KFPL’s Lunar New Year reading recommendations to learn more about the rich traditions, stories and celebrations that make this holiday special.