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!
Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations
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!
Library Services
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.