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October 7th by Marsha Lederman
The letter carrier by Francesca Giannone,
Grumpy monkey by Suzanne Lang
Great big beautiful life by Emily Henry,
Marcella / [DVD]
Call the midwife. [DVD]
Cobra Kai. [DVD]
Whistle by Linwood Barclay
Edge of honor by Brad Thor
The ultimate hidden truth of the world ... by David Graeber,
The gingerbread bakery by Laurie Gilmore
The busybody book club by Freya Sampson
One golden summer by Carley Fortune,
The Alto Knights / [DVD]
These summer storms by Sarah MacLean
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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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Get Connected

Lynda.com has a new name… and much more!

LinkedIn Learning purchased Lynda.com, and we’ll be transitioning to their new platform on April 14. It will be updated and easier to use, and you'll have access to 9,000 new courses to explore. Look for tutorials  in French, as well as Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, German and Japanese.

And don’t worry – you don’t have to create a LinkedIn profile! All you need is your library card number and PIN to connect.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Cultivating Little Forest Communities

Learn how Akira Miyawaki’s method of creating small, fast-growing urban forests encourages the growth of complex native habitats, to boost biodiversity and combat climate change.  Two identical online presentations: on Thursday, April 15 at 2 p.m. and on Monday, April 19 at 7 p/m.  Register to receive the Zoom link.

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spring break

Upcoming Programs and Events

Spring Break 2021

Beginning on Monday, April 12, KFPL will feature an exciting array of programs for children of all ages.  Pick up a take-home activity kit, enjoy live programs on Zoom, or watch pre-recorded YouTube videos.  Enjoy your staycation and stay safe! 

For the full list of programs, visit https://calendar.kfpl.ca/events

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