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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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Celebrating Franco-Ontario Day

Sept. 25 is Franco-Ontarian Day—a time to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Franco-Ontarians, who have been part of Ontario’s story for more than 400 years. Discover their voices and experiences through our suggested reading list.

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.

Illustration of three adults dancing. The text reads Vibrant Voices.

Sing for Joy and Connection

Join us for Vibrant Voices at the Central Branch, a joyful song circle celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive voices! Everyone, including friends and allies, is welcome.

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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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.

 

Books on blue and yellow background with text reading Governor General’s Literary Awards  - Translated Works

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.

Les Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général: Les finalistes

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.