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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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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.

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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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.

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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New and improved!

You asked, and we listened! Our updated Mystery Pack service makes it easier to get exactly what you want.

Check out our new categories, and use the comment box to share more detail about what you need.

Want more of a good thing? We've also increased the maximum pack size from 10 to 20 books!

An Hour with Joshua Whitehead

Joshua Whitehead’s recent debut novel, Jonny Appleseed is a Canada Reads award-winning novel that speaks to the unique experiences of Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer communities. Join Joshua and KFPL for a presentation and Q&A on how Joshua’s lived experiences informed his creative process. May 18 at 6 p.m., registration required.

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KFPL Live: The Battle of Normandy

One of the pivotal events of WWII, the Battle of Normandy in 1944 involved thousands of Canadian sailors, soldiers and airmen.  Join Memory Project speaker Darryl Casselman for an online talk about this major military operation.  Tuesday, May 4 at 7 p.m.  Register to receive the Zoom link.