For May's Social Justice Book we will meet online to discuss mental health, it's increasing prominence as a subject in YA literature, and how we can all take care ourselves during this trying time. Register here and we will send you a link to a Zoom meeting that will take place at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, May 19. A list of titles to get you thinking follows. Please note that many of these works deal with challenging subjects and may be triggering. Please make sure to take care of yourself if you choose to read one of these titles.

April's SJBC theme is "Extinction Rebellion" and our meeting will focus on "cli-fi," or climate change fiction, youth climate activism, and what we can do. On Tuesday, April 21st, interested teens should join us at 3:30 p.m. at our Central branch. Here is a list of suggested titles to get you thinking...

March's SJBC theme is "Why Is It Always Zombies?" and our meeting will focus on how zombie fiction reflects our society's obsession with capitalism, consumer culture, and the Internet. On Tuesday, March 10th, interested teens should join us at 3:30 pm at our Central branch. Here is a list of suggested titles to get you thinking...

February's SJBC theme is "Land, Race, and Acknowledgement," and our meeting will focus on racism in Canada, Indigenous reconciliation, and how we can be better. On Tuesday, February 11th, interested teens should join us at 3:30 pm at our Central branch. Here is a list of suggested titles to get you thinking...

Looking for something good to read? At KFPL you can receive book recommendations from library staff via May We Suggest and from teenage volunteers via the Teen Review Board (TRB). The TRB is comprised of teens who love to read, watch movies, listen to music, and earn volunteer hours by reviewing library materials for KFPL’s website. This year we received more than 90 reviews from Kingston and Frontenac youth, and below are some of the highlights! For more information about the Teen Review Board, or, to volunteer, please visit this website.

This fall the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area released its report on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and what is being called the "public health crisis of our time". ACEs are negative and traumatic childhood events that are now associated with many lasting physical and mental health risks. The full report can be found on the CFK&A website.

KFPL has pulled together a list resources that address the issue of childhood trauma. Are we missing something? Please contact us.

Looking for something good to read? At KFPL you can receive book recommendations from library staff via May We Suggest and from teenage volunteers via the Teen Review Board (TRB). The TRB is comprised of teens who love to read, watch movies, listen to music, and earn volunteer hours by reviewing library materials for KFPL’s website. This year we received more than 100 reviews from Kingston and Frontenac youth! Below are some of the highlights! For more information about the Teen Review Board, or, to volunteer, please visit this website.