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Indigenous Portal

Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Illustration of a globe and books sprouting roses. The text reads International Literacy Day.

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.

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.

Together Yet Separate Online Bookclub

Check out the Together Yet Separate Online Bookclub page! This group is open to anyone in Kingston-Frontenac who want to read alongside their community despite the challenges of isolation.

Starting Apr.17th, themes accompanied by booklists will be posted every second Friday at noon, with discussion questions posted throughout the two week period. Each title on the booklists will be available as an ebook and/or audiobook through KFPL’s cloudLibrary and Hoopla services. Participants are welcome to choose books not included on the lists.

Dive deeper into Ancestry

If you haven't played with Ancestry before (or even if you have!) you might like to start by fishing for ancestors. KFPL's Local History & Genealogy Librarian shows you how.