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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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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Reading for Pride Month
Celebrate Pride Month with a book collection that showcases 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences and stories. From heartwarming children's tales to thought-provoking young adult and adult novels, these selections highlight themes of identity, inclusion, love and self-discovery for readers of all ages.
Learn and reflect: National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Explore our collection to honour and learn from Indigenous voices and stories.
Pedal power: Cycling Week reads
People cycle for many reasons: transportation, recreation, personal health and fitness, the environment, economics and more.
Cycling Week in Kingston is designed to be a community participation event for cyclists and non-cyclists alike, observed from May 31 to June 7, 2024. Learn more from Cycle Kingston.
