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Indigenous Portal

Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Image of a drag queen reading a book. The text reads Drag Queen Storytime with Rowena Whey.

Drag Queen Storytime With Rowena Whey!

Celebrate diversity, inclusion and acceptance with Rowena Whey! Join us for a vibrant and engaging Drag Queen Storytime featuring books that highlight the power of being yourself and embracing others.

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.

Colorful promotional banner for Little Ray's Reptiles live bilingual show at the library featuring a blue spotted salamander, a ferret holding a purple fish, and a large black and orange spider illustration.

Live @ the Library: Little Ray's Reptiles

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.

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.

A lit menorah with text reading Happy Hanukkah!

Happy Hanukkah!

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival celebrated over eight days and nights, commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, includes customs like lighting the menorah, baking sufganiyot (doughnuts), eating latkes and playing dreidel games.

Different spices and a collage of books, with text reading Winter Comfort Food.

Cozy cookbooks for cold days

Indulge in the heartwarming delights of winter with our curated cookbooks featuring recipes perfect for cold-weather comfort. From soulful soups to hearty stews, elevate your culinary experience and create cozy moments at home. Embrace the season's flavours with these delightful recipes, bringing warmth to your table and joy to your taste buds!