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Books to Read in Honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families and their communities. It is also a day for reflection, learning and action. This booklist offers stories and resources that deepen our understanding of Canada’s colonial history, celebrate Indigenous voices and knowledge and encourage us all to engage with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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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.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge

KFPL invites readers of all ages to take part in the Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge, launching Sept. 30. Explore books by Indigenous authors to learn about the histories, languages, cultures and lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples.

Track your reading in Beanstack to earn badges for activities, reviews and time milestones. Each badge is an entry into the grand prize draw for an orange shirt pin beading kit. The more you read, the more chances you have to win!

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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

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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Upcoming Programs and Events

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!

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An illustration of a hand writing on paper with a pen. The text reads Poetry Mentorship with the City of Kingston's Poet Laureate, Sadiqa de Meije

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.

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