Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental wellness. Explore these Recommended Reads for resources that foster understanding, encourage self-care and work to break the stigma surrounding mental illness.
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Indigenous Portal
Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!
Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations
Upcoming Programs and Events
Save the Date: Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library will be hosting a book sale at the Central Branch on Oct. 25 and 26. Drop in to explore a wide selection of gently used books and DVDs at great prices. All proceeds support KFPL programs and services.
Canadian Library Month – Staff Recommended Reads
October is Canadian Library Month, a time to celebrate our love of libraries and the stories that bring us together. KFPL staff have curated a list of Recommended Reads that highlight the power of books to inform, inspire and delight—from powerful memoirs and heart-pounding nonfiction to joyful children’s stories and heartwarming romances.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Painting Our Community
Share your ideas for artwork that will be displayed at the Isabel Turner Branch when it reopens next spring.
Library Services
Canadian Library Month
October is Canadian Library Month! This year’s theme, Libraries for Life, celebrates the ways libraries support us at every stage of life, from your first storytime to lifelong learning. Visit your local branch to contribute to the Canadian Library Month Story Wall or share your story online for a chance to win library swag.