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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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!
Kids Events
Showtime with Team T&J!
Team T&J will kick off our summer of virtual programming for kids of all ages. Get ready to groove with a musical show on the themes of teamwork, togetherness and diversity! Watch the recorded performances on KFPL's YouTube channel starting on June 27th!
National Indigenous History Month Resources
Celebrate, commemorate and learn about the contributions of Indigenous communities through KFPL's digital and print collections. Check out this list and reserve a print copy, or download a title from CloudLibrary.
Spotlight on Black Writers
A selection of recommended Canadian books for all ages — both fiction and nonfiction — by Black writers.