International Literacy Day, observed worldwide on Sept. 8, highlights literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for building more inclusive, just and sustainable societies. Explore our curated booklist to celebrate the power of literacy.
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Join the Celebration: 100 Years of the Murney Tower Museum
Celebrate 100 years of the Murney Tower Museum with a reading of The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney. Enjoy crafts, snacks and fun for all ages!
Elevate your year with KFPL
Get the most out of your KFPL card in 2024! Check out books, music, and movies — and that's just the beginning.
Your top loans of 2023
Check out these hits — our most borrowed books of 2023, offering diverse and engaging stories that captured our readers' imaginations.
KFPL staff's top books of 2023
Join us in celebrating the close of another chapter by exploring the books that left an impression on the KFPL team this year. Dive into our eclectic mix of favourites that made us laugh, cry, and stay up way past our bedtimes.