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Indigenous Portal

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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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Emancipation Day Storytime

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.

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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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.

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.

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Celebrate and Learn: Diwali

Learn about Diwali, a festival of lights! Hindus, Sikhs and Jains worldwide celebrate Diwali for five days starting October 24. Diwali has a long history from the Indian sub-continent dating back 1400 years! Check out this book list to learn more. 

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Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week with us!

The third week of October is Ontario Public Library Week, celebrating all the possibilities a library card unlocks.

At KFPL, books are just the beginning. Your library helps you create your life’s story, connecting you with everything you need to inspire learning, creativity and fun.

With 16 locations and plenty of online services, using your library has never been easier! Learn more about getting your KFPL card.

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Celebrating German Heritage Month

Celebrate German Heritage Month by learning about Germany and German communities. This complex, resilient nation at the heart of Europe is home to eighty-four million citizens. Kingston Frontenac is home to 1,000 German speakers, while over 300,000 people across Canada are fluent in German.