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Everyone Is lying to you by Jo Piazza,
Why politicians lie about trade by Dmitry Grozoubinski,
21 days to learn to use your serger by Mariam,
Lodestar by Shannon Messenger
Little red barns by Will Potter
The rule of Jenny Pen / [DVD]
Wool by Hugh Howey,
Freeing the wild by Paisley Hope
Fodor's essential India
A marriage at sea by Sophie Elmhirst,
A different kind of power by Jacinda Ardern, (1980-)
Full speed to a crash landing by Beth Revis,
Dead line by Marc Cameron,
Big dumb eyes by Nate Bargatze
Scotch on the rocks by Elliot Fletcher,
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Indigenous Portal

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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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Indigenous Heritage

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.

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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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May We Suggest

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.

Read the List

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.

Books & Beers: Beat Those Blues Away

Upcoming Programs and Events

Beat Back the Winter Blues at Books and Beers!

On Wednesday, January 29 join us at Tir Nan Og for the first Books & Beers event of the new decade! We will brace ourselves against the cold of winter with discussion about books that have cheered us up, put smiles on our faces, or enlivened us in other ways.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Atelier de ukulélé

Joignez-vous à nous pour une introduction à comment jouer du ukulélé!

Pour les enfants de 8-12 ans. L’inscription est obligatoire. Ce programme sera présenté en français. 24 janvier, 13h00, Calvin Park

 

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Forest of Reading Junior Book Clubs

Upcoming Programs and Events

Forest of Reading - Junior Book Clubs

Love reading and talking about unforgettable characters? How about learning new facts about mushrooms?

If you do, register for one of our junior book clubs!

This winter KFPL will be running junior book clubs at the Isabel Turner Branch to support the Forest of Reading®. The Forest of Reading® is Canada's largest recreational reading program, bringing children together to celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators.

Registration for the Silver Birch Express Award®, Silver Birch Fiction Award®, and the Yellow Cedar Award clubs begins on Saturday, January 18. To learn more about the reading lists and age requirements for these book clubs, please visit the event calendar.

 

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