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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.

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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2022 Eisner nominee digital comics are here!

Explore the 2022 Eisner Award Nominees on hoopla with your KFPL card! This is the 34th year of the Eisners, highlighting the best publications and creators in comics and graphic novels. The Eisner Award trophies will be presented in a gala awards ceremony to be held during Comic-Con on the evening of July 22. See the full list of nominees here.

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Extended Hours Project

The Extended Hours Project will provide Kingston East residents with more opportunities to use their public library branch, expanding access to a vibrant community space where they can connect and learn. This project will offer a bridge to the planned building renovation and service expansion, with ongoing evaluation as the project is implemented.

May We Suggest: Jake's Picks, June 2022 with several books.

May We Suggest: Jake's picks for June

Just like you, our staff have a variety of likes and interests! Jake enjoys reading history, politics, sociology, and science fiction. His picks for this month are timely, centred on Indigenous heritage, D-Day (June 6), and the refugee experience in light of World Refugee Day on June 20.

Get more recommendations from Jake or another member of our May We Suggest team here.