Recent additions to the collection

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The clothesline swing by Ahmed Danny Ramadan
Call me by your name by André Aciman
The distant echo by Val McDermid
Ninefox gambit by Yoon Ha Lee, (1979-)
Wild dogs by Helen Humphreys, (1961-)
Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead, (1989-)
The prince and the dressmaker by Jen Wang, (1984-)
What the mouth wants by Monica Meneghetti, (1967-)
The essential Dykes to watch out for by Alison Bechdel, (1960-)
She of the mountains by Vivek Shraya, (1981-)
A density of souls by Christopher Rice, (1979-)
Annabel by Kathleen Winter
Fever in the dark by Ellen Hart
The house of impossible beauties by Joseph Cassara
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, (1966-)

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Tech Tutors in Frontenac

Library Services

Tech Tutors now available in Sydenham and Sharbot Lake

We have expanded our Tech Tutor program to our Sydenham and Sharbot Lake branches as a pilot project. The Tech Tutor will be available for one-on-one appointments until the end of March, visiting Sydenham on Thursdays and Sharbot Lake on alternate Saturdays. Appointments can be booked by speaking to staff at any branch in person or by telephone.

The Tech Tutor will also offer monthly technology drop-ins in Sydenham beginning Thursday, October 18, from 6 - 8 p.m., and monthy technology workshops beginning Thursday, November 1, from 6 - 8 p.m., with eLearning with KFPL: Lynda.com and Mango Languages.

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May We Suggest

May We Suggest

Just like you, our staff have a variety of likes and interests, so if you're stuck looking for your next book, you can ask us.

Engage KFPL

Engage KFPL

Stay informed about all of the active projects at the library, like the Central Branch renovation, at the new Engage KFPL community portal.

Upcoming Programs and Events

Human Library: Call for Participation

Room remains for more particpants! KFPL, in partnership with the Kingston Immigration Partnership and Youth to Kingston, are looking for members of the community interested in sharing their stories on racism and discrimination in our community.  The goal of the Human Library is to create empathy and increase our sense of community by providing those in attendance with the opportunity to meet someone whom they would otherwise not know; to challenge stigma, stereotypes and prejudices through friendly conversation. This event is part of the #SayHello campaign.  The event that will take place on Saturday, November 24 at the KFPL Isabel Turner Branch from 12 to 5 p.m.

If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please contact Jake Miller at jmiller@kfpl.ca or 613-549-8888, ext. 3522, by Tuesday, October 16. 

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Museum & Park Passes

Museum and Park Passes

Adventure awaits! Borrow passes for free or discounted admission to several museums, provincial parks and conservation areas. All passes may be borrowed for one week and can be reserved in the library catalogue. 

Interlibrary Loans

Interlibrary Loans

Self-serve interlibrary loans allows patrons to search and request items from other Ontario public library systems. Learn more about signing up for an account.