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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.

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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, but with a slight change in time and location.  The first session will be on Monday, November 11 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., with selections relating to Remembrance Day.

Free to adults.  Drop in; no registration required.  Mondays November 11 through December 16, by the fireplace at Sydenham branch, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Constellations: Introduction to Fermented Foods with Pyramid Ferments

Introduction to Fermented Foods with Pyramid Ferments!

Fermentation preserves food in a natural way without the use of vinegar, sugar, pasteurization or artificial preservatives, creating a live and cultured super food, rich in nutrients, probiotics and enzymes.

In this demo with Jenna Empey from Pyramid Ferments for our Constellations lecture and demonstration series, you will learn about various types of food and beverage fermentation, their health benefits, and our local ferment community.

Graphic Score Composition Workshop

Graphic Scores Composition Workshop for Teens

Did you know you can write music with drawings and collaged visual media?! Whether you have musical training or not, "graphic scores" will probably be new to you. In this hands-on workshop, Kingston's Tone Deaf Festival invites youth to explore other ways of composing music... no musical knowledge necessary!