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!
Sneak peek!
Next week's Storytime Express will focus on feathered farm friends! Don't miss your chance to climb aboard the Storytime Express. Sign up to receive the program by email every Monday.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Portrait of a Pandemic
Contribute to KFPL's StoryMe: COVID-19 Edition where you can share your experiences of this extraordinary time.
How have you adapted to our new reality and how do you plan to move forward? You can submit your experiences in writing, or by video or audio recording. Stories will be considered for publication on the Digital Kingston website.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Announcing the Stay-at-Home Reading Challenge!
We've retooled our Summer Reading Challenge to bring you that program's exciting challenges and fun conversations while we continue to practice responsible social distancing. Sign up for a free account on our SRC website and complete weekly themed challenges from the comfort of your own home for chances to win book prizes and gift certificates. With separate challenges for teens and adults, there's something for everyone!