The Kitchener Public Library is pleased to offer several programs to entertain, and educate, KPL visitors of all ages.

 

Programs include movies, forum discussions, guest speakers, seminars on a variety of topics of interest from health to business to gardening, as well as writing contests, art exhibits, and more!

 

Are you looking for fun activities for your children? Our popular childrens programs offer a wonderful experience for children of all ages! Programming includes songs, games, stories, author visits, and crafts.

 

And the best part is, it's all free!

 

Check out our Calendar of Events to see all the upcoming programs, or view the Program Listings to find detailed information on library programs.

 

You can also download a copy of our In Touch magazine, which showcases all of programs and events for the current season.

 

So come on out and join us at some of our exciting and informative programs. Hope to see you there!

 

 

New Program!!

 

Don’t judge a book by its cover!

 

 

Become part of the Human Library…

 

 

Do you have a unique life story to tell?  Here at KPL, we are offering a new program.  It’s a Human Library, where people volunteer as living books.  Readers sign out time with a Human Library “book”, to hear that person’s story and to ask questions. 

 

Book volunteers come from all walks of life.  One of the goals of the Human Library program is to increase people’s understanding of uncommon lifestyle choices or difficult situations.  The Human Library tries to peel away the labels or stereotypes we may have, and shine a light on those who may feel invisible. 

 

Here are some Human Library “book” titles that other libraries have offered:

 

Refugee                        Visually Impaired             Living with Mental Illness     Canadian Soldier
Muslim Woman           Recovering Anorexic      Life After Prison                   . Gay Parent
Cancer Patient            Social Activist                  .Sex Trade Worker               ..Paraplegic

 

KPL’s Human Library “books” will be developed from the stories of people in our community. 

 

We are looking for volunteers who can participate on Sunday, September 26 from 12 – 4 pm.  As a Human Library book, you would meet with readers for a 30 minute conversation.  All readings would be organized by library staff.  The event would be held in the KPL tent at The Word on the Street festival in Victoria Park. 

 

 “I still get goosebumps thinking about that day, the people I met and the impact that our stories had on each other.”  ~~ Human Library volunteer, Calgary Public Library

 

“I wish there were more opportunities to talk to people about this.”

~~ Human Library reader, University of Guelph

 

For more information about the Human Library world-wide, visit www.humanlibrary.org

 

Are you ready to tell your story?  Download an application form here and return to KPL by July 5th, 2010.

 

Please feel free to call us at 519-743-0271 ext. 254 or email sbauman@kpl.org for additional details.

 

If you know others with a unique story, please forward this information to them!