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The brain at rest by Joseph Jebelli,
Big dumb eyes by Nate Bargatze
A moment's shadow by Anna Lee Huber
Rick Steves Portugal
And after all by Melissa Locker,
October 7th by Marsha Lederman
A light in the northern sea by Tim Brady, (1955-)
Not my type by E. Jean Carroll
Seeing red by Bailey Hannah
Murder takes a vacation by Laura Lippman
Arcana academy by Elise Kova
The devil reached toward the sky by Garrett M. Graff, (1981-)
Crazy Horse's girlfriend by Erika T. Wurth
The last wizards' ball by Charlaine Harris
Indian Horse
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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

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

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Trek the Akshayuk Pass

Photographer and adventurer Lola Reid Allin winds up her trip through the Akshayuk Pass, in Nunavut’s Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island.  Follow her trek each week with stunning photos, released every Monday through the KFPL Instagram account.  Armchair travel at its best!  #TrekTheAkshayuk

Mondays through December 14.  

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Rescheduled Climate Emergency Workshop 2: What Can We Do?

We've been preoccupied by the pandemic, but the climate crisis is still here.  Learn what Kingston is doing to address the climate emergency -- at home, at work, in our streets, and beyond -- and how each of us can help.  This is the second of two online workshops with Jeremy Milloy of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Office of the Sisters of Providence, rescheduled from November 12.  Also open to those outside of Kingston/Frontenac.  Register to receive the Zoom link.  Thursday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m.

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Book Chat

Upcoming Programs and Events

What are you reading?

Do you love to chat about books? Are you missing KFPL's casual book discussion mixers, "Books and Beers" and "Books and Beans?"

Join us on December 2 for our virtual book discussion mixer, "Book Chat." Register to receive the Zoom link!

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