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Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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 men and women, the text reads Emancipation Day.

Emancipation Day Reads

August 1 is Emancipation Day in Canada, marking the end of slavery in the British Empire with the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. It’s a time to reflect on Canada’s history, honour Black and Indigenous resilience and recommit to justice and equity. Explore powerful stories of resistance, freedom and identity with this booklist.

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.

Brain Storm Series: Treating Glioblastoma Multiforme

Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a primary brain tumour that has a dire prognosis for patients despite the current aggressive standard of care. Dure S. Khan from the Queen’s Centre for Neuroscience Studies will share how Focused Ultrasound (FUS) and microbubbles, early-stage, less invasive treatment options, are being investigated as a potential alternative for treating GBM. Join us on Mar.21 to learn more!

A child holding a tablet with a play button visible on the screen. Text reads Growing Up Human - A developmental science perspective on early digital habits.

Gain a developmental science perspective on early digital habits

In the third talk of our Growing Up Human speaker series, Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m., Dr. Tom Hollenstein provides a developmental science lens for understanding the digital experiences of youth, how and why these experiences may not be as bad as many are concerned about and what this means for parents and families in the digital age.