Library News and Events

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.

I look forward to presenting some of my learning from a seasonal study with folks here in Kenora (and in Kitchener-Waterloo) who are balancing feeding themselves and communities with caring for the ecosystem in unique ways. In the context of today's challenges, we will talk about our relationships, responsibilities, and the seasonal ways we eat, grow, and harvest food. Drop in to learn about the tensions, joys and hopes that were part of this project, and share some of your own stories and thoughts! 

Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!

Register now to learn how to reframe everyday obstacles and apply science-backed performance strategies to your career and personal life.

Tuesday, October 13th at 1:00pm.

Register and submit questions here.

October's spice is Nutmeg!

Pick up will start October 14th while supplies last.

Supplies will be limited to once pack per person.

Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America's most influential artistic icons.

Thursday, October 8th at 1:00pm.

Register and submit questions here.

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+).

A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction!

October 1, 2026 at 6:00pm.

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Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man. 

Register today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives!

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:00pm.

Register and submit questions here.

Local students and community members are invited to a free presentation by award-winning Indigenous author David A. Robertson on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Manidoo Baawaatig Seven Generations Education Institute.