We've got a thrilling spring line-up for #85Queen ! We're excited to welcome Ashley Audrain, Ruth Ware, Lucy Foley 💙💛🇺🇦 and Linwood Barclay. Set your reminders, free tickets available four weeks in advance of each event. Learn more: eventbrite.ca/o/kitchener-pu…

Did you know that Canadians are developing a telescope that could replace the Hubble Space Telescope? Learn more at CASTOR: Canada’s Flagship Space Telescope on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Presented by Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics at Central Library. Sign up: kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=67141

O is for Organize!

Get all of those photos, letters, and other family treasures sorted and ready to share!

Join Grace Schmidt Room staff this Thursday to learn strategies based in archival science to help you create a personal archive. kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=73409

#ArchivesAtoZ

Join us at Central Library for An Evening with Robert J. Sawyer on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Hear Robert J. Sawyer discuss his new novel, The Downloaded. Get your free tickets for this #85Queen event: kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=75446

The Kitchener Public Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Solomon to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective Monday, April 15, 2024. Solomon was chosen after an extensive leadership search. Read more kpl.org/your-library/p…

Learn more about Indigenous history in the Grace Schmidt Room of Local History at Central Library! Find out more about our resources: kpl.org/services/local…

Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah is this year’s One eRead / Un Livrel Canada selection! Unlimited digital copies are available on Libby, Hoopla and Cantook from April 1-30. Learn more about our e-book and audiobook resources: kpl.org/things-to-chec…

Don’t miss a free preview of The FOLD at Central Library! The Festival of Literary Diversity: Power of the Pen is Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Hear from authors Roshan James, Matthew R. Morris and Leanne Toshiko Simpson at this #85Queen event.

Tickets: kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=70427

It's Archives A to Z time again!

During the month of April, we will be joining in the Archives of Ontario's #ArchivesAtoZ campaign by sharing something new from the Grace Schmidt Room each day.

Look out for our 'A' post on Monday!

Reminder: All Kitchener Public Library locations will be closed Friday, Sunday and Monday but our virtual library is always open! Read the news, stream movies or download books anytime! kpl.org/things-to-chec…

Join Dr. Susan Elliott for a discussion about why it is important to understand our feelings about climate change. Find out about research, practices, & actions to take to reduce eco-anxiety
March 21st at 7:00PM - Central Branch Kitchener Public Library
Learn more: uwaterloo.ca/climate-instit…

Vinyl just got better! You can now place vinyl on hold and pick it up at any Kitchener Public Library location. Once the last notes have faded away, return the vinyl directly to staff at any of our locations. 🎶

In our latest Heffner Studio Session, renowned Canadian indie band By Divine Right stopped by Heffner Studio to perform songs from their latest album 'Otto Motto'.

Head over to YouTube to watch the full session now youtube.com/watch?v=Ed2fvh…

March Break is almost here! We've got free programs planned all week for your family. Some highlights include:
🎭 Celebrate Purim
😎 Eclipse Workshop with Lets Talk Science-UW
👩🏾 Hair Joy with Rhythm and Blues Cambridge
🎉 and so much more

Browse the full list at kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/search?q=march…

Join us for Who the Computer Sees: Race, Gender and AI at Central Library. Carla Fehr will speak on the relationship between artificial intelligence and human values on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m.

For program details and registration: kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=71018

You won't want to miss March Break at KPL! It’s going to be a jam-packed week of fun across all our locations. Many programs are drop-in, but some require registration. Registration opens Monday, February 26.

Browse the full list now at kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/search?q=March…

Join us for an interactive and engaging career event aimed at youth grades 7-12 and their caregivers on Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. Get inspired by five local professionals who will share their unique career stories and lessons learned along the way.

Get your tickets now ⤵️

All Kitchener Public Library locations are closed today, Monday, February 19 for Family Day but our virtual library is always open! Read the news, stream movies or download books anytime! kpl.org/things-to-chec…

We're excited to welcome James Chaarani, author and local journalist, to Central Library for our next 85 Queen. Hosted in partnership with SPECTRUM WR Chaarani will be discussing his novel, Between the Head and the Hands.

Get your free tickets now: eventbrite.ca/e/85-queen-jam…

💕Love is in the air! Tickets are now sold out for our upcoming #85Queen author event with Tessa Bailey and Yulin Kuang on Monday, April 15.