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.
Upcoming Programs and Events
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
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.
Library Kiosk
Read the 2023 Canada Reads longlist
Of these 15 books selected for their potential to shift your perspective, one will become the Canada Reads winner for 2023! Canada Reads is an annual battle of the books organized and broadcast by the CBC.
The five panellists and the final five books they choose to champion will be revealed on Jan. 25, 2023.
Better Together: Inspired by Reelout 2023
Kingston is home to a vibrant arts community! We can attend festivals and performances year-round thanks to the work of local arts professionals.
This winter, we are celebrating LGBTQ2S+ filmmakers with the 24th Reelout Queer Film Festival, which takes place January 26 to February 5, 2023. Read on for book and DVD suggestions inspired by films from the festival’s lineup.
Upcycling and sustainability books to help you waste less
Crafting and hobbies can become expensive, especially if you need to buy new supplies and equipment. By upcycling — taking something that would go to waste, like scrap fabric, and turning it into something valuable — you can save money, create something one of a kind and help the environment.
Our December 2022 Create newsletter focused on upcycling and sustainability. Here are a few of the titles we highlighted. You can sign up for a newsletter any time!
