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Buffalo is the new Buffalo by Chelsea Vowel
Water borne by Dan Rubinstein, (1973-)
Battle of the bookstores by Ali Brady
Tides of honour by Genevieve Graham,
Christmas in Bethel by Richard Paul Evans,
AI for small business by Phil Pallen,
Strangers in time by David Baldacci,
Death in paradise. [DVD]
Rot by Padraic X. Scanlan
Deep cuts by Holly Brickley,
The knight and the moth by Rachel Gillig
Shattered by Hanif Kureishi,
How to catch a dinosaur by Andy Elkerton
All my puny sorrows by Miriam Toews, (1964-)
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett,
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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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Library Services

Love Books? Join the Summer Reading Challenge!

Readers of all ages are invited to join our Summer Reading Challenges! Explore books, complete fun activities and challenges and track your progress using Beanstack. By participating, you’ll earn chances to win exciting prizes throughout the summer! Everyone who completes their challenge will be entered to win one of our Grand Prizes, awarded to one participant in each age group. Sign up today on Beanstack and make this summer a celebration of stories, adventures and discovery. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for supporting summer reading programs at KFPL. 

The challenges start on Saturday, June 14, and run until Sunday, Aug. 24.

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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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Great Canadian Reads

Celebrate Canada with stories that explore our history, culture and identity. This curated collection offers something for every age and interest, from picture books to powerful non-fiction.

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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.

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Teen Event

Teen Writer's Group

Calling all teen writers, poets, songwriters and storytellers! Join the Teen Writers' Group to connect with fellow young creatives, receive valuable feedback on your work and participate in fun writing activities.

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An image of a black background with gold stars on the bottom and light orbs in the top corners. There are images for the books The capital of Dreams by Heather O'Neill, Does This Taste Funny? By Stephen Colbert, There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib, and I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle.

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Staff Picks 2024

Discover the books KFPL staff can't stop talking about this year. Whether you're into heartfelt memoirs, fantastical fiction or something in between, we've got a pick for every reader! 

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An image with a green background and pink stars in each corner. There are pictures of the book covers, The Women by Kristin Hannah, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Deep End by Jeff Kinney.

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KFPL Wrapped 2024

From captivating teen fantasies and gripping historical fiction to enchanting children’s tales and heart-racing thrillers, KFPL Wrapped 2024 highlights this year’s most borrowed, held and beloved fiction books. Celebrate the reading achievements of our community and uncover the titles that made 2024 unforgettable!

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