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A new new me by Helen Oyeyemi,
A witch's guide to magical innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna,
A vow of embers by Sariah Wilson,
A lonesome place for murder by Nolan Chase
Ballad of sword & wine by Jiu Qing Tang,
Mississippi blue 42 by Eli Cranor, (1988-)
Where'd you go, Bernadette by Maria Semple,
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, (1819-1891,)
The gravedigger's almanac by Oliver Pötzsch,
The trial of Katterfelto by Michael Redhill, (1966-)
The letter carrier by Francesca Giannone,
Let's give 'em pumpkin to talk about by Isabelle Popp,
The great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940,)
The locked ward by Sarah Pekkanen,
The bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia,
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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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Indigenous Heritage

Reflecting on the TRC’s Calls to Action: Ten Years Later – Live Webinar

Join us for a live-streamed webinar from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

The webinar will reflect on the 10 years since the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action were released—what progress has been made, what remains and the challenges that persist. A facilitated group discussion will follow the screening.

Light snacks, tea and coffee will be provided. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

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Register on Beanstack for the Truth and Reconciliation Reading Challenge.

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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International Literacy Day Booklist

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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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

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.

 

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GGBooks: Translations/Traductions

The Governor General’s Literary Awards celebrate literature and inspire everyone to read books by creators from Canada, including works translated to and from English and French. Here’s a selection of the finalists! Winners will be announced on Nov. 16, 2022.

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Les Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général: Les finalistes

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LivresGG: Les finalistes

Les Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général célèbrent la littérature et incitent le grand public à lire des œuvres de créatrices et créateurs d’ici. Voici une sélection de finalistes francophones ! Les gagnants seront annoncés le 16 novembre 2022.

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