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The grey wolf by Louise Penny,
The knight and the moth by Rachel Gillig,
Murder takes a vacation by Laura Lippman
The Prairie Chicken dance tour by Dawn Dumont, (1978-)
Bones of a giant by Brian Thomas Isaac,
English for everyone by Victoria Boobyer,
Tiohtiá:ke by Michel Jean, (1960-)
Phyllis's orange shirt by Phyllis Webstad
Encampment by Maggie Helwig
Only because it's you by Rebecca Fisseha, (1980-)
Three keys by Kelly Yang
Look, grandma! = by Art Coulson, (1961-)
Precipice by Robert Harris
The emperor of gladness by Ocean Vuong, (1988-)
Shot through the book by Eva Gates,
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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.

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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

One Earth, a Sustainable Kingston series

Sustainable Kingston is launching the One Earth series at the Sydenham Branch on Friday, Oct. 18. Running until the end of November, KFPL will host talks at both rural and urban branches, as well as community centres, covering topics related to climate, sustainability and energy efficiency. The series will include sessions on building science basics, energy upgrades for basements and foundations, deeper energy retrofits and more. 

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Indigenous Heritage

First Nation Public Library Week

October 1-4 is First Nation Public Library Week! FNPLW was introduced by First Nation librarians to raise awareness for public library services offered on Indigenous lands, and at county and municipal libraries. Take this opportunity to reserve these recent titles featuring diverse Indigenous voices. 

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