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It wasn't roaring, it was weeping by Lisa-Jo Baker
The paper birds by Jeanette Lynes
Secret path by Jeff Lemire
Killing the Wittigo by Suzanne Methot, (1968-)
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, (1920-2012,)
JAJ by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas,
The illegals by Shaun Walker
Rot by Padraic X. Scanlan
Don't open your eyes by Liv Constantine,
Rumble fish
Blood quantum
The keeper of lost causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen,
Going menopostal by Amy Alkon,
Gilded Newport mysteries. [DVD]
The forge / [DVD]
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Indigenous Portal

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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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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Upcoming Programs and Events

Drag Queen Storytime With Rowena Whey!

Celebrate diversity, inclusion and acceptance with Rowena Whey! Join us for a vibrant and engaging Drag Queen Storytime featuring books that highlight the power of being yourself and embracing others.

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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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Upcoming Programs and Events

Drop in for genealogy research help

Looking for help with your genealogy research? Come to one of six drop-in sessions from Oct. 4 to Nov. 15, alternating between the Central and Isabel Turner Branches. Our local history librarian and members of the Kingston Branch of Ontario Ancestors (formerly the Ontario Genealogical Society) will be on hand to answer questions and offer assistance.  

The first sessions are:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Central Branch, Local History Room (second floor)
  • Thursday, Oct. 13 at Isabel Turner Branch, Cataraqui Room

Find out more

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May We Suggest

Science Literacy Week: M is for mathematics

Science Literacy Week celebrates the diversity of Canadian science and its culture. This year's theme is mathematics, the language of science. Explore mathematics, its modern applications and how this ancient science is the origin of all the technology we know and use today with these suggestions from KFPL staff and the Queen's University Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

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