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Insatiable hunger by Joseph W. Graham
Où est ma fille? by Christy Jordan-Fenton
Smile so big by Sunshine Quem Tenasco,
Funeral songs for dying girls by Cherie Dimaline, (1975-)
Aboriginal by Jennifer Adese
My powerful hair by Carole Lindstrom, (1964-)
Vérité et réconciliation by Simon Rose, (1961-)
The journey forward, a novella on reconciliation
Truth and indignation by Ronald Niezen
Heart berry bling by Jenny Kay Dupuis,
Namwayut, we are all one by Robert Joseph, (1939-)
JAJ by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas,
The song that called them home by David Robertson, (1977-)
Avec nos curs orange by Phyllis Webstad,
Indigenous continent by Pekka Hamalainen, (1967-)
indigenous portal

Indigenous Portal

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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Reminiscing Kits

Reminiscing Kits

Borrow a Reminiscing Kit with curated resources and a how-to resource guide to help you engage with loved ones experiencing dementia.

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 hands holding up plants and seed packets. The text reads Seedling Swap.

Upcoming Programs and Events

Seedling Swap

Bring your extra seeds, seedlings or houseplant cuttings to the Calvin Park and Cloyne branches and swap them for something new! This all-ages, drop-in event is a great chance to trade plants, share knowledge and connect with fellow plant lovers—no registration is required.

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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.

An illustration of silhouettes of various women. The text reads, Celebrating Kingston Women. An International Women's Week event.

Upcoming Programs and Events

Celebrating Kingston Women

Celebrate the incredible achievements of women in our community with an evening of art, music, dance and Indigenous storytelling and drumming.

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An illustration of a paint set, beakers, rulers, a robot doodle, a dinosaur puppet and a calculator surrounding text that reads, STEAM March Break at KFPL.

Upcoming Programs and Events

March Break at KFPL

Get ready for a fun-filled March Break at KFPL with a variety of STEAM events. Enjoy daily programs and workshops including puppet shows, creative arts and crafts, science experiments, LEGO, robot adventures, mesmerizing math and more!

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An illustration of a hand writing on paper with a pen. The text reads Poetry Mentorship with the City of Kingston's Poet Laureate, Sadiqa de Meije

Upcoming Programs and Events

Poetry Mentorship

KFPL is hosting a Poet Laureate Mentorship Program with the City of Kingston's Poet Laureate, Sadiqa de Meijer.

To apply, aspiring poets ages 14 and up can email mmanga@kfpl.ca a paragraph about themselves and up to five pages of poetry by March 7, 2025. Eight selected participants will have the opportunity to share their work at a public reading on April 19, 2025.

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