Grab your towel, your sunscreen and a great book! These Lakeside Reads are made for summer.
Recent additions to the collection

Indigenous Portal
Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!
Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations
Upcoming Programs and Events
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.
Library Services
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.
Enjoy works by authors in the 2023 Kingston WritersFest lineup
Whether you love fiction, social issues, food writing or spoken word, the 15th annual Kingston WritersFest will inspire you.
Check out these books by authors featured in this year’s WritersFest!
Upcoming Programs and Events
Get one-on-one genealogy help
Get tips and suggestions to take your family tree to the next level! Schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting with KFPL's Local History and Heritage librarian, Anne Hall, to discuss your research. Only one session per person, please!
Each session will be held at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesdays from August 23 through September 27.