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Reflecting on the TRC’s Calls to Action: Ten Years Later – Live Webinar

Join us for a live-streamed webinar from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

The webinar will reflect on the 10 years since the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action were released—what progress has been made, what remains and the challenges that persist. A facilitated group discussion will follow the screening.

Light snacks, tea and coffee will be provided. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

Register on Beanstack for the Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge.

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.

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International Literacy Day Booklist

International Literacy Day, observed worldwide on Sept. 8, highlights literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for building more inclusive, just and sustainable societies. Explore our curated booklist to celebrate the power of literacy.

Enhance your library access — register for Extended Hours at the Pittsburgh Branch.

Library Kiosk

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Enjoy expanded service in the Kingscourt neighbourhood with the Library Kiosk at Kingston Secondary School.

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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.

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Your digital bookshelf is growing!

Looking for more eBooks and eAudiobooks? Good news! We've partnered with Burlington, Hamilton, London, Mississauga and Ottawa Public Libraries to give you even more content on OverDrive – more than 300,000 titles! 

You will see a link to the Partner libraries in the top right corner of KFPL’s OverDrive website. Click on it and select the library collection you’d like to browse. In the Libby mobile app, log in and you’ll see a Partner Libraries menu. 

Borrow from partner libraries using your KFPL card number and PIN. You can even reserve books through partner libraries – just keep in mind that every library’s own members will have their reservations prioritized over visiting members. Learn more here.