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.
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Indigenous Portal
Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!
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Kids Events
Join the Celebration: 100 Years of the Murney Tower Museum
Celebrate 100 years of the Murney Tower Museum with a reading of The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney. Enjoy crafts, snacks and fun for all ages!
Celebrate Inuit Day
Inuit Day, or International Circumpolar Inuit Day, is celebrated on November 7 of each year. This day commemorates the current and historical cultural contributions of the world’s Inuit communities. Celebrate and learn about the Inuit and amplify their voices with these selections!
Découvrez l'expérience des immigrants francophones
Du 7 au 13 novembre, c'est la Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone. Lisez les œuvres des auteurs francophones qui ont immigré au Canada et dans d'autres pays.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Meet fellow writers and share your work!
KFPL will celebrate NaNoWriMo by providing spaces for writers to meet, share and create. Writers will be free to use library space for two hours weekly throughout November. The location will rotate from week to week and there is no registration required.