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Blue Lock by Muneyuki Kaneshiro,
Together we drum, our hearts beat as one by Willie Poll
Mississippi blue 42 by Eli Cranor, (1988-)
Smile so big by Sunshine Quem Tenasco,
Sally's baking 101 by Sally McKenney
The book lover's European bucket list by Caroline Taggart, (1954-)
The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis,
Empire of ai by Karen Hao
These summer storms by Sarah MacLean,
The emperor of gladness by Ocean Vuong, (1988-)
The tenant by Freida McFadden,
To run the world by Sergey Radchenko,
Our perfect storm by Carley Fortune
Big deck energy by Lori Dyan,
Chasing evil by John Edward,
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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.

Grownup storytime Why should kids have all the fun

Upcoming Programs and Events

Grownup Storytime

Kids love storytimes, but why should kids have all the fun? Come relax at Grownup Storytime: 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 your busy day.

Grownup Storytime returns to Sydenham for another six weeks: Mondays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., January 13 through February 24 (except Family Day on February 17), by the fireplace at Sydenham branch.

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Brain Storm Speakers' Series The Gut-Brain Axis Fact or Fiction

Upcoming Programs and Events

Brain Storm: The Gut-Brain Axis — Fact or Fiction?

KFPL launches a new series in partnership with Queen's Centre for Neuroscience Studies (CNS):  Brain Storm. Each month CNS students will discuss their research into the inner workings of the brain. This month Caroline Wallace returns with her popular talk on how diet and nutrition can affect our mental health through the microbes in our gut, in The Gut-Brain Axis:  Fact or Fiction? Free to all adults, but seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance:  online at calendar.kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 549-8888. Wednesday, January 15, Calvin Park, 2 p.m.

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