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Indigenous Portal

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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Illustration of a family reading books together with text Emancipation Day Storytime on a white and green background.

Emancipation Day Storytime

Join us for a special Emancipation Day Storytime at Confederation Park. In partnership with Ruthy's Reading Room, enjoy stories, music and fun activities that honour freedom, resilience and Black history.

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.

Illustration of a summer puppet show tour featuring a green dinosaur and purple bunny puppet above a colourful map with location pins and a Kingston Frontenac Public Library vehicle.

Catch the Summer Puppet Show Tour!

The Summer Puppet Show Tour is coming to a branch near you! Don't miss KFPL’s puppeteers for a series of fun, free performances filled with music, storytelling and beloved characters.

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.

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. 

An illustrated tree with text reading Genealogy One on One Sessions

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.