International Literacy Day, observed worldwide on Sept. 8, highlights literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for building more inclusive, just and sustainable societies. Explore our curated booklist to celebrate the power of literacy.
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Indigenous Portal
Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!
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Kids Events
Join the Celebration: 100 Years of the Murney Tower Museum
Celebrate 100 years of the Murney Tower Museum with a reading of The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney. Enjoy crafts, snacks and fun for all ages!
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Celebrating Kingston Women
Celebrate the incredible achievements of women in our community with an evening of art, music, dance and Indigenous storytelling and drumming.
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March Break at KFPL
Get ready for a fun-filled March Break at KFPL with a variety of STEAM events. Enjoy daily programs and workshops including puppet shows, creative arts and crafts, science experiments, LEGO, robot adventures, mesmerizing math and more!
Upcoming Programs and Events
Poetry Mentorship
KFPL is hosting a Poet Laureate Mentorship Program with the City of Kingston's Poet Laureate, Sadiqa de Meijer.
To apply, aspiring poets ages 14 and up can email mmanga@kfpl.ca a paragraph about themselves and up to five pages of poetry by March 7, 2025. Eight selected participants will have the opportunity to share their work at a public reading on April 19, 2025.