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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 men and women, the text reads Emancipation Day.

Emancipation Day Reads

August 1 is Emancipation Day in Canada, marking the end of slavery in the British Empire with the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. It’s a time to reflect on Canada’s history, honour Black and Indigenous resilience and recommit to justice and equity. Explore powerful stories of resistance, freedom and identity with this booklist.

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Enjoy expanded service in the Kingscourt neighbourhood with the Library Kiosk at Kingston Secondary School.

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.

Books with text reading May We Suggest: National Indigenous History Month.

Read Indigenous for National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada and National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 12. Honouring the history, heritage and cultures of Indigenous Peoples is always important, with a special spotlight through June. Celebrate #OwnVoices and deepen understanding and relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people with these books for kids, teens and adults.