Reviews of Kingston Frontenac Public Library (Library)

Christine Singleton

I always go to the library. I like it there and the staff are friendly and helpful. I don't think I need all the reminders telling me I'm due for bringing the borrowed DVDs back. I very rarely am late. I could understand if I was always late but I'm sure it doesn't happen very often. Thanks anyway

Chasel J. Weng

Still a lovely lib after renovation.

Jonathon Reed

Pretty traditional library. Great books, friendly librarians. Free wifi. Children's library is really well-run and a great spot for kids' programs and tutoring.

Andrea Zotelli

Huge selection of books, dvds, games. Has also computers to access internet. Amazing place for quiet reading and studying. Centrally located with easy access by public transit.

Marufa MYM

I myself being a bibliophile, am grateful to have the access to this great community library for my young daughter. When she overwhelms me with lots of books for loan, she doesn't know how happy I am inside. Heartiest thanks to KFPL.

Michael R Hewitt

Still the old elavater

Amrut Korde

Pretty nice service. They were able to find what I wanted. They send me to the other store as they didn’t have the book available. Everything is organized online and easy to find books. Good people:) One of the books had a CD in it. I dropped the CD by mistake. I got an email in an hour that the CD fell from the text book and I can come pick it up. I was very pleased with this experience. I went next day to pick it up and they gave that to me with out any hassle. 5 stars:)

J F

The library looks beautiful and is very modern. It gives nice bookstore vibes but there is a big concern with the public bathrooms. The change tables in both the men's and women's bathroom are in direct line of sight for each other. It made changing my daughter very uncomfortable as anyone can see right into the change tables of both bathrooms, and see her (or any child) on full display. For us that meant that all the gentlemen using their facilities had a full view of us. As this building is open to all members of the public, it is a huge safety concern for parents. I highly suggest moving the change tables. There is only one family/disabled bathroom as well.

Mike Green

I absolutely adore the Kingston Public Library! They have kind staff, large fiction and non-fiction selections, and great spaces. Libraries are one of the last places you can just exist without spending money and we are lucky in Kingston to have such a great library system. The library is truly a treasure in this city.

MacongaHarri

It looked nice outside, but the inside lacked the excitement I've noticed in other libraries. There were minimal hanging signs, and the shelves are very plain looking. Rather than well marked areas with a comfortable and rich feel. Maybe I've been spoiled in other libraries, but this felt boring to me, I've been in book stores that have more personality. That being said, it is a library, and libraries are an important community hub in my opinion, I recommend checking it out at least once if you plan on being in Kingston for more than 6 months.

Jake F

Great building...horribly slow WiFi

Doug D

Great library, friendly knowledgeable staff and a great place to find that book you've been searching for!

Anthony Aird

Bang on awesomeness in the heart of downtown kingston. Great helpful people with tonnes of books and media. Thanks guys and gals!

Ishak

It s a great place to find some peace

John Paul Handrigan

Had a brief visit here whole visiting Kingston. Looks like a great selection of books and music. Computers available for use too.

Troy Halladay

Great staff

Antony Steel

Print for free. Comfortable chairs for WiFi. Only toilets in town.

darren decoff

New renovation is nice! Helpful staff. I love all the online services that the library has, book clubs etc... I'm also going to start taking advantage of the free ebooks!

VStar Lady

Beautiful public library, let's get kids interacting with books.

scott young

One of the best libraries I've ever been in.

Brendan Montgomery

Nice big library with lots of cool events throughout the year! If you get a library card you also get access to free digital books, movies, TV etc.

Marie Lloyd

A great place in a world with too few bookstores- but these are free to use!

Jeff MacEwen

Great library! Interactive programs for kids. Always getting a new selection of items, the ordering system is great to pick books from. Great service. Keep up the great work!

Jesse Fu

Great place, very friendly staff, good place to study

Amanda Revelle

I enjoy going to the library the one problem and the only problem I have is the staff at Calvin Park branch I find them to be quite rude. Unfortunately this lumps them all together and that is not the case with all of them but maybe there should be something in their job description not only for caring for books but caring for people as well kindness goes quite far

Helen Jones

Very safe and clean staff very helpful ????????

Richard Brousseau

The previous commenters should maybe be a little less sensitive and maybe not be so obsessive in rooting out racial slurs, real or imaged. Sorry, but to pronounce, or even spell, Zxecmemkpu would be a handful for most mortals, whether KKK members or not. I, for one, am getting a bit tired of "Sieg Heiling" to the dictatorship of excessive political correctness. Some advice "Get a life". Instead, look for the positive in people. And possibly if you approach others with a smile and with common courtesy you might experience a more genuine, friendly exchange.