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  • Spice of the Month Club

    Available on the second Wednesday of the month at both Kenora & Keewatin branches. Spice Club packages contain a spice sample and an information brochure with recipes and book recommendations! Pick up is first-come, and available while supplies last.

    For more information call 807-467-2081 or email kpl@kenora.ca.

  • Virtual Author Talk - Daniel Kraus

    Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.

    September 8, 2026 at 6:00pm.

    Register and submit questions here.

  • Virtual Author Talk - David O. Stewart

    Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America?

    September 1, 2026 at 1:00pm

    Register and submit questions here.

  • Virtual Author Talk - Beronda L Montgomery

    Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. 

    Combining the wisdom of science and history with stories from her own path to botany, Montgomery talks to majestic trees, and in this unique and compelling narrative, they answer.

    Register today for this insightful discussion about Black history and botanical mastery.

    Tuesday, August 25th at 1:00pm.

    Register and submit questions here.

  • Virtual Author Talk - Lucy Foley

    Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel

    Thursday, August 27th at 1:00pm

    Register and submit questions here.

Library events

  • Sep 01
    Virtual Author Talk - David O. Stewart 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Register and submit questions here.

  • Sep 01
    No Pressure Book Club 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

    Join us for our No Pressure Book Club! Everyone is welcome to join!

  • Sep 08
    Virtual Author Talk - Daniel Kraus 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Register and submit questions here.

  • Sep 09
    Spice of the Month Club 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Available on the second Wednesday of the month at both Kenora & Keewatin branches. Spice Club packages contain a spice sample and an information brochure with recipes and book recommendations! Pick up is first-come, and available while supplies last.

  • Sep 09
    Adult Fused Glass Workshop 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

    Join Heather Gropp as she shows you how to make a fused glass bookmark!

    Cost is $25/person and spaces are limited.

    Call 807-467-2081 or email kpl@kenora.ca to register.

Contact us

Kenora Public Library
24 Main Street South
Kenora, ON P9N 1S7

Kenora Office: 807-467-2081

Keewatin Office: 807-547-2145

Kenora Public Library

A City of Kenora Department

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Library hours

Kenora Branch

Open
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Closed
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

Keewatin Branch

Open
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch

Closed
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

 

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