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The magician of tiger castle by Louis Sachar, (1954-)
The things we cannot say by Kelly Rimmer,
We were the bullfighters by Marianne K. Miller
Ça finit quand, toujours? by Agnès Gruda, (1957-)
Beach read by Emily Henry,
The woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware,
Wayward girls by Susan Wiggs,
Beltenebros by Antonio Muñoz Molina,
Between the devil and the deep blue sea by Jessica Guerrieri, (1984-)
Mississippi blue 42 by Eli Cranor, (1988-)
The names by Florence Knapp,
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid,
Dead line by Marc Cameron,
Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons, (1902-1989,)
These summer storms by Sarah MacLean,
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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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Kids Events

Let’s Celebrate a Summer of Reading Success!

We’re wrapping up this year’s TD Summer Reading Club with a special celebration to honour all our amazing readers! Join us for an exciting Fire and Ice show presented by Mad Science, enjoy face painting, tasty treats and strike a pose in front of our festive photo backdrop. As a special memento of your summer reading success, you’ll receive a Polaroid photo to take home. 

Need a break from the noise? Step into our Quiet Corner, where kids can enjoy calming, hands-on activities and experiments in a peaceful setting.

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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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Kids Events

Storytime on a School Bus

Help your child with the big transition to school by climbing aboard a real school bus for stories, songs and more! This program is for children ages 3 to 5.

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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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