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Mouths of rain
Growing older as a trans and/or non-binary person by Jennie Kermode
Black boy out of time by Hari Ziyad
Pride puppy! by Robin Stevenson, (1968-)
No way, they were gay? by Lee Wind
The bare naked book by Kathy Stinson
Thanks a lot, Universe by Chad Lucas
Gay bar by Jeremy Atherton Lin
Family of origin, family of choice by Katie Hays, (1969-)
The queer evangelist by Cheri DiNovo, (1950-)
Adventures with my daddies by Gareth Peter
Sylvia and Marsha start a revolution! by Joy Michael Ellison
Coming out, again by Sabrina Symington
All boys aren't blue by George M. Johnson (1985-)
Fat & queer
Sometimes you have to lie by Leslie Brody, (1952-)
The falling in love montage by Ciara Smyth

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Explore Gender Diversity with Dr. Lee Airton

Learn how to support gender friendliness in our communities. Hear Dr. Lee Airton, Assistant Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies in Education at Queen's University, discuss their work in supporting gender diversity, how gender diversity has influenced social and educational environments, and how gender diverse populations can approach obstacles with confidence and community support. Register for this program, happening September 28 at 6 p.m.

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Register Online for a Library Card

Register Online for a Library Card

If you don't have Kingston Frontenac Public Library membership, you can now register online. Access all of our online services and digital collections, like Hoopla, cloudLibrary, LinkedIn Learning and more.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

COVID-19 Updates

All branches of KFPL are now open to the public with limited capacity. Check here for updates and more information about available services. Read more about it.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Recevez une vidéo à chaque semaine! / Receive a video every week!

Ce programme présente des histoires racontées de vive voix, accompagnées de chansons, de comptines, et d’activités en nature! Une fois par semaine, nous vous enverrons ce lien et vous pourrez réécouter chaque programme autant que vous voulez! 

This special program will include read-alouds, songs, rhymes, STEM facts and more. This program will be provided mostly in French, with some helpful instructions for English speaking parents. A link will be emailed out to all registrants each week, and you'll be able to watch it as often as you like! 

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Reminiscing Kits

Reminiscing Kits

Our new Reminiscing Kits connect caregivers with resources a to help them engage in activities with loved ones who are experiencing varying levels of dementia.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

A Kingston Pride and KFPL Collaboration

Register to join us at Springer Market Square to celebrate Kingston Pride on Sunday, September 26. Drag queens will showcase books promoting the messages of diversity and inclusion and acceptance. Storytimes are at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. 

Don't forget to pick up your free Kingston Pride Take Home Kit!  Celebrate at home with your little ones using this free take-home kit. Available until supplies last, starting Saturday, September 18 at the Isabel Turner Branch.

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Kids Events

Celebrate Science Literacy Week

Queens Connections will be co-hosting two special events at the Calvin Park Branch. Grades 2-4 can register to explore the different seasons by creating a scene in the virtual reality platform, CoSpaces. Grades 4-6 can register to learn how to code their own micro:bit program to help solve current climate concerns!   Rather pick up a take-home kit?  Register for a Sticky Science activity kit, and follow along the online workshop! 

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