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The first blade of sweetgrass by Suzanne Greenlaw
Fallen stars by Imani Erriu
Nightshade by Michael Connelly
The magician of tiger castle by Louis Sachar, (1954-)
The starving Saints by Caitlin Starling,
He did not conquer by Madelaine Drohan
Vérité et réconciliation by Simon Rose, (1961-)
The aviator and the showman by Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Far from home by Danielle Steel,
Attack of the cheez funk breath by Lincoln Peirce
Mailman by Stephen Starring Grant
Pet sematary by Stephen King, (1947-)
My Oxford year by Julia Whelan, (1984-)
Johannes Gutenberg by Eric Marshall White,
Abundance by Ezra Klein, (1984-)
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Indigenous Portal

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International Literacy Day Booklist

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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Register on Beanstack for the Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge.

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.

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.

Children's online programs

Kids Events

September is just around the corner...

Registration for online fall programs opens on September 5, 2020!

Children can enjoy their favourites, including Family Storytime and Rhythm and Rhyme. Preteens can borrow a ukulele and learn a new skill in Uke Can Do It!, or pick up an art supplies kit and exercise their creativity in Art of Illustration. And look for special events including Kingston WritersFest Guest Storytimes and our Ask an Author series.

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Financial Literacy for New Adults

Upcoming Programs and Events

Financial Literacy for New Adults

Handling your finances as a young adult can be extremely stressful; and financial literacy is the first step to success. In this 60-minute seminar new adults will learn how the knowledge associated with financial literacy can assist them during this unique period in their lives. Register for this August 31 event now!

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