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Vanderbilt by Anderson Cooper
The witches by Roald Dahl
This is a love story by Jessica Soffer
What the wife knew by Darby Kane
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
The 48 laws of power by Robert Greene,
Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh by Brittany Luby,
The snowy day by Ezra Jack Keats
On account of the gum by Adam Rex
The mysterious bakery on rue de paris by Evie Woods
Indigenous continent by Pekka Hamalainen, (1967-)
How to share an egg by Bonny Reichert
The mirror by Nora Roberts,
Moana by Disney Books
The white Oneida by Jean Rae Baxter, (1932-)
indigenous portal

Indigenous Portal

Engage with KFPL's Indigenous programming, collections and community partnerships!

Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

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Teen Event

Teen Career Exploration Day

Ages 13 to 21 are invited to Teen Career Exploration Day! Meet professionals from unique career paths, hear from recent graduates about their post-secondary experiences and receive practical tips and insights to help shape your future. The evening will feature an open house, panel discussions, light refreshments, fun activities and door prizes.

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Reminiscing Kits

Reminiscing Kits

Borrow a Reminiscing Kit with curated resources and a how-to resource guide to help you engage with loved ones experiencing dementia.

The Isabel Turner Branch will be temporarily closed starting Fall 2024 for renovations. During this time, we’ll be temporarily moving to the Cataraqui Centre.  Get updates here.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Red Dress Day

May 5 marks Red Dress Day, a day dedicated to honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) in Canada. The REDress Project, created by Métis artist Jamie Black, is a powerful art installation that features red dresses displayed in public spaces to raise awareness of the lives of those missing and murdered.

The Sexual Assault Centre Kingston and the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest will present an installation at several KFPL branches from May 5-19, showcasing red dresses and poetry.

All ages are invited to attend a workshop on May 5 to create a faceless doll in memory of those missing.

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Enhance your library access — register for Extended Hours at the Pittsburgh Branch.

Library Kiosk

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Enjoy expanded service in the Kingscourt neighbourhood with the Library Kiosk at Kingston Secondary School.

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May We Suggest

Earth Day Reads

Dive into our Earth Day reading list and explore powerful ideas for a greener, more sustainable world. From climate optimism to eco-friendly living, there's something for every reader!

Read the List

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Genealogy Drop-In

Need assistance with your research? Attend our Genealogy Drop-In program to explore resources, receive expert tips and strategies and connect with members of the Ontario Ancestors (OGS).

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Upcoming Programs and Events

One Earth: Rebuilding the Small Water Cycle

Join Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion Josh Cowan for an engaging discussion on the small water cycle—what it is, how it's connected to the climate crisis and practical steps individuals and cities can take to restore this vital system on their own land.

KFPL's One Earth series explores topics related to climate, sustainability and energy efficiency. Check out other upcoming One Earth programs here.

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