Recent additions to the collection

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Between the world and me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Viola Desmond's Canada by Graham Reynolds, (1944-)
Long walk to freedom by Nelson Mandela, (1918-2013)
The book of Negroes
Up from freedom by Wayne Grady
The hanging of Angélique by Afua Cooper
Black Loyalists by Ruth Holmes Whitehead
Go to school, you're a little black boy by Lincoln M. Alexander (1922-)
Black and British by David Olusoga
Young, gifted and black by Jamia Wilson, (1980-)
Dreams from my father by Barack Obama
Policing Black lives by Robyn Maynard, (1987-)

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Trees in Kingston

Upcoming Programs and Events

KFPL Live: Trees in Kingston

Thinking of planting a tree on your property, or about taking one down?  Maybe you're concerned about a neighbour's tree, or one on municipal property.  Or would you like to honour someone with a Memorial Tree?  Come learn about Kingston's Forest Management Plan, Community Orchard and Edible Forest Policy, and revised Tree Bylaw.  Free to all adults but seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance:  online at events.kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 549-8888.  Tuesday, February 19, at Isabel Turner branch, at 7 p.m.  (This presentation will be the same as the earlier one at Calvin Park on Saturday, February 9.)

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Central Branch Renovations

Central Branch Renovations

Stay informed and up-to-date with all the latest news about the Central Branch Renovations, and all active projects at the library at the Engage KFPL community portal.

Upcoming Programs and Events

KFPL Indigenous Advisory Council Participation Meeting

Members of all communities are welcome to attend this meeting to discuss the formation of an Indigenous Advisory Council at KFPL. The IAC will guide the library in developing Indigenous collections, programming, resources and spaces. This is a unique opportunity for attendees to help shape this exciting initiative. Takes place at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, February 27, at Calvin Park branch.

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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.

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.

Upcoming Programs and Events

KFPL Live: Trees in Kingston

Thinking of planting a tree on your property, or about taking one down?  Are you concerned about a neighbour's tree or one on municipal property? Or would you like to honour someone with a Memorial Tree?  Come learn about Kingston's Forest Management Plan, Community Orchard and Edible Forest Policy, and revised Tree Bylaw.

Free to all adults but seating is limited. To avoid disappointment please register in advance:  online at events.kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 549-8888.  Saturday, February 9, at Calvin Park branch at 2 p.m.  Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 26.   (An identical presentation on this topic will be offered at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19 at Isabel Turner Branch; registration for the February 19 talk will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 9.)

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