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The Edinburgh murders by Catriona McPherson, (1965-)
Among friends by Hal Ebbott,
The Greek house by Dinah Jefferies, (1948-)
The girl with the suitcase by Lesley Pearse,
Best of friends by Kamila Shamsie, (1973-)
The unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline,
Heat lightning by William W. Johnstone
The art of a lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson,
Malibu rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid,
Mercy by Joan Silber,
Deadly storms by Christine Feehan,
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne escape by Brian Freeman, (1963-)
The compound by Aisling Rawle, (1998-)
Ballad of sword & wine by Jiu Qing Tang,
We were the bullfighters by Marianne K. Miller
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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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Celebrate and Learn: Diwali

Learn about Diwali, a festival of lights! Hindus, Sikhs and Jains worldwide celebrate Diwali for five days starting October 24. Diwali has a long history from the Indian sub-continent dating back 1400 years! Check out this book list to learn more. 

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week with us!

The third week of October is Ontario Public Library Week, celebrating all the possibilities a library card unlocks.

At KFPL, books are just the beginning. Your library helps you create your life’s story, connecting you with everything you need to inspire learning, creativity and fun.

With 16 locations and plenty of online services, using your library has never been easier! Learn more about getting your KFPL card.

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Celebrating German Heritage Month

Celebrate German Heritage Month by learning about Germany and German communities. This complex, resilient nation at the heart of Europe is home to eighty-four million citizens. Kingston Frontenac is home to 1,000 German speakers, while over 300,000 people across Canada are fluent in German. 

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