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Reflecting on the TRC’s Calls to Action: Ten Years Later – Live Webinar

Join us for a live-streamed webinar from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

The webinar will reflect on the 10 years since the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action were released—what progress has been made, what remains and the challenges that persist. A facilitated group discussion will follow the screening.

Light snacks, tea and coffee will be provided. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

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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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.

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.

Write On Sydenham Writers' Group

Write On Sydenham Writers' Group

Are you a writer 18 or older who is already working on a writing project, or who is ready to start one? If you're interested in meeting with a small group of other writers to share your work, and to give and receive constructive criticism and helpful suggestions, check out the Write On Sydenham Writers' Group, which meets on the second Thursday of each month.  Free to adults, but seating is limited to 10 people. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance for this month's session, either online or by phone at (613) 549-8888, starting on Saturday, March 7.  Thursday, March 12, Sydenham, 2 p.m.

Brain Storm Speakers' Series Artifical Intelligence in Medicine

Brain Storm: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Is artificial intelligence (AI) in your health care future?  Advances in AI and machine learning will mean changes in medicine — not only in diagnosis and automatic detection of health risks, but also in more personalized medicine.  Learn about current trends and some of the ethical and legal matters to consider.  Free to all adults, but seating is limited.  To avoid disappointment, please register in advance at calendar.kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 549-8888.  Saturday, March 7, at Isabel Turner, 2 p.m.

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Grownup Storytime

Join us for the final Grownup Storytime in this round: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 24, at the Sydenham branch. Listen to a couple of short readings — short stories, essays, articles, excerpts and more.  Then enjoy a chat about what you've heard.  Bring your lunch or your knitting, or just take a break from a busy day. Be sure to  mark your calendar: after a break during March we’ll return for another five weeks, Mondays from April 6 through May 11 (except Easter Monday on April 13), still by the fireplace.  Why should kids have all the fun?