Explore animal self-defence mechanisms, including how ferrets stay flexible and how tarantulas protect themselves. Live animals may include mammals, arachnids, lizards and more! This bilingual show is for ages 4 and up.
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Indigenous Portal
Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!
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Library Services
Love Books? Join the Summer Reading Challenge!
All ages are invited to join our Summer Reading Challenges! Track your reading and complete fun activities using Beanstack for a chance to win epic prizes. Finish your challenge by Sunday, Aug. 24, to be entered to win a Grand Prize for your age group.
Thanks to the Friends of the Library for supporting summer reading at KFPL!
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Genealogy Drop-In
Are you interested in exploring your family history? Stop by our Genealogy Drop-In program! Work on your family tree, explore resources and share strategies with others. KFPL staff and members of Ontario Ancestors (OGS) will be on hand to answer questions and offer assistance.
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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.
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.
