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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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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Help! I'm homeschooling...
You’ve made the decision to homeschool your children this year. What now? Join Lindsey Casselman, an OCT-certified teacher and veteran homeschooling parent, to hear about her tips for homeschooling.
Register to receive a Zoom meeting invitation.
Date: Tuesday, September 29
Time: 2:30-3:00 PM
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Guest Storytime - Sunny by Celia Krampien
Join this family-friendly storytime presented by KFPL and the Kingston WritersFest!
Sunny is about the bright side of life, the side that keeps us going during our greyest days. Join us for this uplifting story about Sunny, who always finds the upside to the tough moments of life.
Register to receive a Zoom meeting invitation prior to the event. Sept. 28th, 1:00 - 1:30PM
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The Constellations Lecture Series Returns With Author Eternity Martis!
Eternity Martis was excited to move away to Western University for her undergraduate degree. But as one of the few Black students there, she soon discovered that the campus experiences she'd seen in movies were far more complex in reality. On Oct. 7, our Constellations lecture series is pleased to host Eternity Martis, journalist and author of the bestselling memoir They Said This Would Be Fun about her time as a student of colour on a predominantly white campus. Register for this live online event now!