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The purity of vengeance by Jussi Adler-Olsen,
The deepest fake by Daniel Kalla
Anatomy of a cover-up by Paul Palango
Bob Dylan by Harry Freedman, (1950 July-)
Spectacular things by Beck Dorey-Stein,
The secret of secrets by Dan Brown
The mating game by Lana Ferguson
Overkill by Judith A. Jance
Rage by Linda Castillo
Children like us by Brittany Penner,
Black bear, red fox by Julie Flett,
Beach reads and deadly deeds by Allison Brennan
Namwayut, we are all one by Robert Joseph, (1939-)
Riding the high by Paisley Hope
Rose in chains by Julie Soto
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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.

Illustration of a school bus and open book. The text reads Storytime on a School Bus.

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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Kids Events

P.A. Day Programs on Friday, June 4

Register to enjoy a Bath Bomb take-home kit or a live Zoom Storytime.  Registration opens on Saturday, May 22 at 9 a.m. 

Kids are also invited to join us on YouTube to follow along and make a Magic Beach Jar!  No registration or kit required. 

But wait, there's more! Pick up a Delightful Dragons take-home kit at the Isabel Turner or Calvin Park branches (until supplies last!) Use the kit to follow along with Meredith on our YouTube channel for book recommendations and craft challenges!

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Teen Trivia Night

Teen Event

KFPL's Teen Advisory Group Presents a Trivia Night Just for Teens!

Hey Kingston and Frontenac teens! How much do you know about books, movies, history, and other subjects? We invite you to test your trivia knowledge and challenge your friends in a few rounds of trivia organized by KFPL's Teen Advisory Group. Register now with a group of 2 to 5 friends for you chance to win on May 31!

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Book Chat: The Depiction of Jobs and Working in Literature

Upcoming Programs and Events

Book Chat to Discuss Representation of Jobs and Working in Literature

Every month we gather on Zoom to discuss books and reading in relation to a particular theme. This month, our Book Chat theme will be "The Depiction of Jobs and Working in Literature". Register for our May 19th event now, and bring a book you'd like to talk about, or some open-ended questions related to the theme!

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