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Indigenous Portal

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

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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 a woman and girl reading books. The text reads Reading Buddies.

Let's Read Together!

Young readers in grades 1 to 3 are invited to join us for Reading Buddies—a fun, supportive program where teen volunteers and library staff provide one-on-one reading support and engaging literacy activities.

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.

Books overlaid across a stone memorial reading 1945. Text reads Learn about VJ Day.

A Victory Over Japan Day reading list

September 2 is Victory Over Japan Day (VJ Day). Following the atomic devastation at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan announced its surrender on August 15, 1945, and signed the formal surrender document on September 2. VJ Day marks the official end of World War II, the most cataclysmic conflict in human history. Learn more about this pivotal event's era by exploring KFPL's related titles. 

Three children sit side by side at a desk, sharing a book. A light pink box with bright pink writing reads Understanding the Science of Reading.

Understand the science of reading with these books

KFPL supports the findings of the OHRC Right to Read inquiry, and evidence-based science of reading (SOR). We have a growing collection of decodable readers for kids, and SOR resource titles for adults.

“Structured Literacy, delivered effectively, equips teachers to teach reading and adequate writing to ALL their students. It is a no-fail approach.” - Lyn Stone

In addition to Lyn Stone's book, Reading for Life, we recommend the following SOR resource books for educators, parents, and caregivers.