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Nurturing resilience by Kathy L. Kain, (1957-)
Childhood disrupted by Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Widen the Window: Training Your Brain and Body to Thrive During Stress and Recov by Elizabeth A. Stanley
The boy who was raised as a dog by Bruce Duncan Perry, (1955-)
The body keeps the score by Bessel A. Van der Kolk, (1943-)
Good morning monster by Catherine Gildiner, (1948-)
Supernormal by Meg Jay
In my own moccasins by Helen Knott, (1987-)
The PTSD survival guide for teens by Sheela Raja
Can't hurt me by David Goggins, (1975-)
Building Resilience in Students Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences by Victoria E. Romero
The deepest well by Nadine Burke Harris, (1975-)
Scared sick by Robin Karr-Morse

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Write On Sydenham Writers' Group

Upcoming Programs and Events

Write On Sydenham Writers' Group

Are you a writer 18 or older who is already working on a writing project, or who is ready to start one? If you're interested in meeting with a small group of other writers to share your work, and to give and receive constructive criticism and helpful suggestions, check out the new Write On Sydenham Writers' Group, now meeting on the second Thursday of each month.  Free to adults, but seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance online or by phone at (613) 549-8888, starting on Saturday, December 7. Thursday, December 12, Sydenham, 2 p.m.

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Digital Magazines

Digital Magazines

With KFPL's Digital Magazine collection, you can access a variety of popular magazines on your desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

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.

The Poetry Blackboard

The Poetry Blackboard

The Poetry Blackboard showcases poems curated by the Poet Laureate, Jason Heroux, and written by Kingston poets.

IGnite research stories to inspire generations

Upcoming Programs and Events

Spark your imagination

We're excited to partner with Queen's to bring their IGnite series off campus and into the community! The free series inhabits a casual, community atmosphere to share the impactful, exciting, and indeed fun research being done by Queen’s University faculty and students. Join us at the Central Branch on Wednesday, November 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. for the first IGnite of the season.

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