Kingston Frontenac Public Library
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The Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) was established in 1998 through the amalgamation of the Kingston Public Library (which began as a 19th century Mechanics Institute) and the Frontenac County Library, creating a 17-branch system. The Mechanics Institute in Kingston was founded in 1834; in 1895, the Kingston Public Library was established, making it one of the first public libraries in Canada. The KFPL serves the city of Kingston
and Frontenac County in Ontario
, Canada
. There are five branches within the city of Kingston and twelve branches throughout Frontenac County. The library regularly welcomes visitors from outside of this region. The KFPL has a board made up of appointees and representatives from Kingston City Council
and Frontenac County Council. The board operates using the Carver Model
.
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
and Frontenac County in Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
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. There are five branches within the city of Kingston and twelve branches throughout Frontenac County. The library regularly welcomes visitors from outside of this region. The KFPL has a board made up of appointees and representatives from Kingston City Council
Kingston City Council
For the city council in Victoria, Australia, see City of Kingston.Kingston City Council is the governing body for the City of Kingston, Ontario.The council consist of the Mayor of Kingtson and 12 city councillors.-Members 2006-2010 :...
and Frontenac County Council. The board operates using the Carver Model
John Carver (board policy)
John Carver is an author noted for his development of the policy model for boards of directors called Policy Governance. Carver states his model is the only systematic theory of boards...
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Branches
The 16 library branches include:- Arden -
- Calvin Park
- Central (main branch)
- Cloyne
- Hartington
- Howe Island
- Isabel Turner
- Kingscourt
- Mountain Grove
- Parham
- Pittsburgh
- Plevna
- Sharbot Lake
- Storrington
- Sydenham
- Wolfe Island