We know patrons are concerned by growing COVID case numbers in our community.

We don’t have the capacity to offer curbside pickup in addition to our regular services. Patrons wanting to keep their visits as short as possible are encouraged to reserve materials for easy pickup at any branch. Library staff can help you reserve items, and show you how to check your account online to see when your items are in transit or ready to pick up so that you can make a single trip.

If you aren’t able to visit the Library in person, staff can also support you in using our digital collections of eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, magazines and music.

And KFPL no longer charges late fines, so you have the flexibility to keep your materials a few extra days so that you can make a single trip for several errands. Our outdoor drop boxes accept returns at all locations and are available 24/7.

This Giving Tuesday, help us reach our goal of raising $1,000 for the KFPL Endowment Fund by the end of the year to have it matched by the Community Foundation!

The Endowment Fund enhances collections, services and programs for the thousands of people who rely on KFPL every day. Lending books and library materials, providing access to the internet, offering programs that promote literacy and a love of reading, connecting people in person and virtually — our goal is to make a difference in the lives of our residents and in our communities. The Endowment Fund is a critical part of making that happen.

Your donation will help us further our impact while Giving Tuesday unleashes the power of generosity to transform communities and the world.

We're excited to announce more opportunities to visit library branches! Starting Nov. 15, the Isabel Turner Branch will be open later, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Starting Nov. 17, Wednesday hours return to the Rideau Heights Branch, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We're looking forward to seeing you!

If you have not filled out our community survey on branch hours, there is still time! The survey closes October 31. Your feedback will be used to help determine how we can best use the hours we have available to provide the greatest access to library service. It should only take about 10 minutes to complete, and will help shape our next steps.

October is Canadian Library Month. We're celebrating the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives! Ontario Public Library Week also falls within this month, October 17 to 23, with a theme of “One Card, One Million Possibilities.”

KFPL is making it easier than ever to get your card, explore the possibilities, and make the library a valuable part of your own life. Just enter your name, year of birth, phone, email, and address on our online registration page. We will email you your card number so you can get started with our digital collections right away. Come into any branch within 30 days with your ID and proof of address to make your card permanent.