Join a Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre educator to learn about the wild animals in your neighbourhood through a series of interactive games and activities. For ages 6-12.
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Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!
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Emancipation Day Reads
August 1 is Emancipation Day in Canada, marking the end of slavery in the British Empire with the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. It’s a time to reflect on Canada’s history, honour Black and Indigenous resilience and recommit to justice and equity. Explore powerful stories of resistance, freedom and identity with this booklist.
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October is Canadian Library Month!
All month long, libraries across Canada are raising awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. Libraries promote cultural awareness, engage in the community, provide educational programs, support freedom of expression and so much more. Books are just the beginning!
A library card starts a lifelong adventure, connecting you with everything you need to inspire learning, creativity and fun. To get your card, register online or visit a library branch.
A truth and reconciliation reading list
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This day acknowledges the painful legacy of residential schools and the ongoing trauma faced by survivors of these institutions and honours survivors, families, communities, and children stolen by the violence of colonialism. These books will help broaden your understanding of truth, reconciliation, and residential institutions.
Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other supports.
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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
