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The cold light of day by Anna Lee Huber
Big freakin' change by Cara Moeller Poppitt,
Children like us by Brittany Penner,
I sang you down from the stars by Tasha Spillett-Sumner, (1988-)
Accidentally on purpose by Kristen Kish
Love forms by Claire Adam,
Fog and fury by Rachel Howzell Hall,
She didn't see it coming by Shari Lapena
Inspector Ellis. [DVD]
The names by Florence Knapp,
We are all guilty here by Karin Slaughter
The art of catching feelings by Alicia Thompson
Among friends by Hal Ebbott,
The missing half by Ashley Flowers
The aviator and the showman by Laurie Gwen Shapiro
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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.

Kids Events

Register for Baby & Me

Margi and Sarah discuss the benefits of KFPL's Baby & Me virtual Zoom program. Register to join us on Mondays or Fridays and learn how to read, write, talk, sing and write with babies!

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Poet Laureate One-on-One Mentorship Sessions

Upcoming Programs and Events

Poet Laureate Mentorship One-on-One Sessions (Live Online Event)

Are you an emerging or practising poet (aged 14 and up) who is interested in an hour’s online mentorship with Kingston Poet Laureate Jason Heroux? To apply for one of five one-on-one sessions in April and May, please submit a sample of your poetry (5 to 12 pages) to poetlaureate@cityofkingston.ca by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 9.  Jason will review all the submissions and schedule one-on-one Zoom meetings with five poets. Please review carefully the dates and full submission details.

Five sessions from Thursday, April 29 through Saturday, May 8.

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Spotlight on Trees. Image of person in a forest.

May We Suggest

Spotlight on Trees

Trees are our natural allies as we fight climate change. They provide food and shelter, and walking amongst them reconnects us with the natural world. The books and movies on this list look at trees from many points of view.

Later this month, local garden experts Joyce Hostyn and Maureen Buchanan will join KFPL to explore the tiny forest movement and share how they are applying it in Kingston.

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