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Pet sematary by Stephen King, (1947-)
More or less Maddy by Lisa Genova,
The afterlife of Malcolm X by Mark Whitaker,
Indigiqueerness by Joshua Whitehead
We are the middle of forever
The mind mappers by Eric Andrew-Gee
The widow by John Grisham
All that life can afford by Emily Everett
Kitchens of hope by Linda S. Svitak, (1955-)
Freeing the wild by Paisley Hope
Ballad of sword & wine by Jiu Qing Tang,
Apple in china by Patrick McGee
Beach reads and deadly deeds by Allison Brennan
Wayward girls by Susan Wiggs
The view from lake como by Adriana Trigiani
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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

Library Kiosk at kingston secondary school

Enjoy expanded service in the Kingscourt neighbourhood with the Library Kiosk at Kingston Secondary School.

cpen reader

Library Services

A New Addition to Accessible Technology

The C-Pen Reader is a portable, pocket-sized device that reads text out aloud with a human-like digital voice. These pens can help with reading difficulties such as dyslexia or those that may be struggling to read in a new language. Now available for borrowing! 

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Ujima Winter Storytime

Kids Events

Celebrate Black History Month with Ujima Winter Storytime!

KFPL and The Black Luck Collective are pleased to announce a special set of live children's storytimes in celebration of Black History Month. Children, families, and caregivers are invited to join Michelle Harrison from Ruthy's Reading Room, Kristin Moriah, our KFPL programmers, and the Black Luck Collective for readings and fun activities on February 13 (for ages 2-5) and February 27 (for ages 5+). Register for one or both events now!

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Relax at home and listen to a live reading

Grownup Storytime returns with a weekly hour of stories for adults. Still on Zoom, but now also accessible through the Seniors Centre Phone From Home program.  Mondays from February 1 through March 29 (EXCEPT for Family Day on February 15): 10 – 11 a.m. by phone, and 12 – 1 p.m. on Zoom.  Registration required.

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