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Shadows in the moonlight by Santa Montefiore, (1970-)
Among friends by Hal Ebbott,
A tangle of time by Josiah Bancroft,
The doorman by Chris Pavone,
Forever, interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid,
Better safe than sorry by Mike Martin, (1954-)
The shadow murders by Jussi Adler-Olsen,
Culpability by Bruce W. Holsinger
Things we keep hidden by Jill Lynn,
The ex-girlfriend murder club by Gloria Chao, (1986-)
The trial of Katterfelto by Michael Redhill, (1966-)
25 alive by James Patterson, (1947-)
Lore of the tides by Analeigh Sbrana,
Mississippi blue 42 by Eli Cranor, (1988-)
Aliens on the Moon by Thomas King, (1943-)
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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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Pick up a Canadian graphic novel

Sequential art is a beautiful way to tell a story. The unique visual language of text, illustration and colour gives the reader a sensory experience that can broaden our interpretation of the narrative unfolding on the pages before us. Here’s a collection of some fabulous creators working in Ontario and Canada!

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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. 

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