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Indigenous Portal

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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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.

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.

Louis Riel and the Métis Nation that Canada Never Was

Historian Max Hamon will give an online presentation on the creation of his book followed by a Q&A session. The Audacity of His Enterprise revisits the life of Louis Riel, the iconic Métis leader, and the development of the western frontier through his own eyes. Feb. 11 at 7 p.m, registration required, Zoom.

Spark your curiosity!

The largest Canadian film festival in the world goes virtual in 2021! Check out the lineup for the Kingston Canadian Film Festival - screenings begin February 26.

Enhance your festival experience with these recommended film and book pairings. KFPL staff have hand-picked titles that expand on the themes explored in the festival lineup. Watch for our tie-in film recommendations when the festival wraps!

cpen reader

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!