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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.

David Finkle with a variety of instruments, standing in front of a microphone. Text reads Turtle Island Indigenous Music Throughout the Ages with David Finkle

Immerse yourself in Indigenous music

In a world where music transcends boundaries and cultures, Turtle Island Indigenous Music Throughout the Ages promises to be an exciting experience for anyone interested in Indigenous instruments. Learn from David Finkle on September 28 at 6 p.m via Zoom. 

A Canadian and a French flag flying, with text reading 'Read French Canadian.'

Célébrez avec ces auteurs

Explore this collection that reflects the diverse and captivating stories emerging from French Canadian authors. 

Don't miss Franco-Ontarian Day, September 25, an opportunity to recognize the province's cultural, historical, social, economic and political contributions of francophones. 

The Rideau Heights Branch with text reading New Operating Hours - Rideau Heights Branch

NEW! Rideau Heights Branch opening Tuesdays and Thursdays

Spend more time at the Rideau Heights Branch! Tuesday and Thursday hours start October 3, 2023.

Monday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Thursday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.