Posts by Kenora Public Library

The Kenora Public Library presents an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? 

Wednesday, November 11th at 2:00pm.

Register and submit questions here.

The Kenora Public Library's Spice of the Month for November is Turmeric. Spice will be available for pickup starting Tuesday, November 10th at both the Kenora and Keewatin Branch.

Spice packs will be limited to one per person and available while supplies last.

The Kenora Public Library is hosting an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?

Tuesday, November 10th at 2:00pm.

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Join us Saturday, November 14 from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Kenora Public Library for our next Puzzle Swap!! Doors open at 9:00am so come early for best selection.

The Kenora Public Library presents a Virtual Author Talk by Asha Frost.

In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward—it begins within. Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance. 

November 3rd at 1:00pm.

Register and submit questions here.

Libby and Overdrive now require users to enter a PIN number. If you don't know your PIN please call 807-467-2081 or email kpl@kenora.ca and we will help you as quickly as we can.

The Kenora Public Library is excited to host our Ducky Cosplay Contest!

Pick up a duck from the Kenora Public Library and take it home to make it a costume. From superheroes, to anime, to storybook characters - the limit is your imagination!

Finished ducks will be displayed at the Library from October 21st to October 28th. Three winners will be selected, one from each age category: Kids (12 and under), Teens (13-18), and Adults (19+).

The City is excited to announce that the Keewatin Branch Library is now open to the public. A Grand Opening, in partnership with Kenora Public Library Board and New Horizons Senior Centre, will take place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. The Grand Opening will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from Hon. Greg Rickford and Mayor Andrew Poirier.