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.
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Love Books? Join the Summer Reading Challenge!
All ages are invited to join our Summer Reading Challenges! Track your reading and complete fun activities using Beanstack for a chance to win epic prizes. Finish your challenge by Sunday, Aug. 24, to be entered to win a Grand Prize for your age group.
Thanks to the Friends of the Library for supporting summer reading at KFPL!
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From history to fiction: an Asian Heritage Month reading list
May is Asian Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate the cultural contributions of the endlessly diverse communities of Asia to the Canadian mosaic. Explore titles on this list to learn more!
From Bubbe to RBG: Jewish stories for all ages
Enjoy a diverse collection of titles that celebrate the rich and vibrant traditions, culture, and history of Jewish people around the world. Whether you're looking for stories of resilience, family or simply a good laugh, we hope you'll find a book that speaks to you.
From despair to action: Inspiring reads to mobilize for climate change
Take on the challenge of working towards a greener future by checking out these titles! Also, register for Jonathan Foley’s May 3, 2023 presentation, Project Drawdown: Mobilizing Kingston With Action-ready Answers to Create the Climate Future We ALL Want!
