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I know how this ends by Holly Smale,
Hedshot by David W. Barber (1958-)
Mean moms by Emma Rosenblum,
Tea with jam & dread by Vicki Delany, (1951-)
Spirale by Bal Khabra,
When we were widows by Annette Chavez Macias,
The hallmarked man by Robert Galbraith,
Play nice by Rachel Harrison, (1989-)
Malibu rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid,
25 alive by James Patterson, (1947-)
Where'd you go, Bernadette by Maria Semple,
The society of unknowable objects by Gareth Brown,
The road of bones by Demi Winters,
Something to look forward to by Fannie Flagg,
Lore of the tides by Analeigh Sbrana,
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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

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

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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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