Recent additions to the collection

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With a vengeance by Riley Sager,
Murder at gulls nest by Jess Kidd
The knight and the moth by Rachel Gillig,
One golden summer by Carley Fortune
Mindful games for kids by Kristina Marcelli-Sargent
The hoop dancer's teachings by Teddy Anderson
We all live here by Jojo Moyes, (1969-)
Easy air fryer by Jamie Oliver, (1975-)
Haruki Murakami manga stories by Jean-Christophe Deveney, (1977-)
Second life by Amanda Hess
When the going was good by Graydon Carter,
Amigurumi critters by Amy Ting,
The nightingale by Kristin Hannah,
Making a killing by Cara Hunter,
The courage to change by Joyce Meyer, (1943-)
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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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Library Services

Love Books? Join the Summer Reading Challenge!

Readers of all ages are invited to join our Summer Reading Challenges! Explore books, complete fun activities and challenges and track your progress using Beanstack. By participating, you’ll earn chances to win exciting prizes throughout the summer! Everyone who completes their challenge will be entered to win one of our Grand Prizes, awarded to one participant in each age group. Sign up today on Beanstack and make this summer a celebration of stories, adventures and discovery. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for supporting summer reading programs at KFPL. 

The challenges start on Saturday, June 14, and run until Sunday, Aug. 24.

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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

Great Canadian Reads

Celebrate Canada with stories that explore our history, culture and identity. This curated collection offers something for every age and interest, from picture books to powerful non-fiction.

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.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Café Franglish

Practice your English and French in a friendly environment at Café Franglish, a weekly drop-in meeting space where Francophones and Anglophones discuss interesting topics over a cup of coffee. 

Practique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial!

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Advance Care Planning

Led by Compassionate Communities Kingston, this Advance Care Planning session empowers you to arrange your future care needs so your wishes will be respected and carried out if you can't speak for yourself. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, learn the importance of selecting a substitute decision-maker and communicating your beliefs, values and wishes to them. Take control of your future care today!

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