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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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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.

Online council meeting

Work alongside community members and KFPL to develop programs and collections that represent the region's Indigenous communities.

The Indigenous Advisory Council invites community members to propose upcoming events and collections enhancements that will reflect the needs and preferences of Indigenous communities. Mar. 9 at 4 p.m. on Zoom.

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Advance Care Planning: a Review for Past Attendees

A follow-up for those who’ve already attended an Introductory seminar on Advance Care Planning. Now that you’ve started planning for your future care needs, to ensure your wishes will be respected if you can no longer speak for yourself, a Review seminar can help articulate your values and start a discussion with your family. Choose one of these identical presentations: Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 10 at 2 p.m.  Register to receive the Zoom link.

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Now in the Create Space!

Our 3D printer is now available in the Create Space for self-serve printing. Mandatory advance training is required.

Materials are provided on a sliding scale of $0-$20. Users pay what they feel is reasonable for the supplies used, what they can afford, and what they may wish to pay forward to support others who use the machine.