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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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Emancipation Day Storytime

Join us for a special Emancipation Day Storytime at Confederation Park. In partnership with Ruthy's Reading Room, enjoy stories, music and fun activities that honour freedom, resilience and Black history.

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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Catch the Summer Puppet Show Tour!

The Summer Puppet Show Tour is coming to a branch near you! Don't miss KFPL’s puppeteers for a series of fun, free performances filled with music, storytelling and beloved characters.

Enhance your library access — register for Extended Hours at the Pittsburgh Branch.

Library Kiosk

Library Kiosk at kingston secondary school

Enjoy expanded service in the Kingscourt neighbourhood with the Library Kiosk at Kingston Secondary School.

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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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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!