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Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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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.

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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Learn How to Navigate the Library's Website and Catalogue

Need help getting started with the Library's website or finding items in the catalogue? Join one of our small group sessions led by a Tech Tutor! These beginner-friendly sessions will walk you through the basics of using library resources online. Check out other upcoming dates here.

Prefer one-on-one support? Book a personalized appointment! Our Tech Tutors can help with a wide range of topics. Book your appointment today by visiting any KFPL branch or calling us at 613-549-8888.

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.

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.

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! 

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.

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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Vibrant Voices A Song Circle for 2SLGBTQIA+ Community and Allies

Join us for a song circle that centres 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive voices. Everyone is welcome, including friends and allies. We sing for joy and connection, not performance or perfection. You don’t have to read music or consider yourself a singer to participate!

Vibrant Voices is led by Max Gries, a local queer and non-binary piano teacher who believes in the magic of singing together and building community.

This program is in partnership with TransFamily Kingston, Beyond the Binary Kingston and Kingston Pride.