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Code of Conduct 2024 Update

Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) began consultation on its Code of Conduct Policy in the summer of 2024. Engagement activities in the summer and fall focused on gathering ideas and suggestions from the community to create a policy that helps promote the safety, dignity, and intellectual freedom of library patrons and staff, as well as the security of library property. An updated policy was approved at the November 27, 2024 Library Board Meeting. The newly titled Library Use and Conduct Policy [PDF 76 kb] will come into effect March 31, 2025. 

 Timeline 

KFPL will be exploring best practices in the library sector and listening to feedback from our communities while we update the policy in 2024. 

June 2024: Public survey (Completed: closed on July 21, 2024)

July 2024: Engagement sessions at KFPL branches and in the community 

September 25, 2024: Draft Policy and Public Engagement Report reviewed by Library Board 

October 2024: Engagement on draft policy 

November 27, 2024: Review of October Engagement Report [PDF 1334 kb] and approval of updated policy at Library Board meeting 

March 31, 2025: Updated Library Conduct and Use Policy [PDF 77 kb] comes into effect  

 Get Involved

Your involvement is key to shaping the future of our KFPL's Code of Conduct. Explore the various ways you can contribute:

Take the KFPL Patron Code of Conduct Policy Survey 

Thank you to everyone who submitted their feedback. Data from the survey will be reviewed by the KFPL Code of Conduct Working Group and will inform potential changes to the policy. 

Attend Public Pop-Up Feedback Sessions

Stop by and chat with a Code of Conduct Working Group member about updates to the Patron Code of Conduct Policy.

Summer 2024

Wednesday, July 3

1-3 pm

Central Branch

Thursday, July 4

2-4 pm

Sydenham Branch

Tuesday, July 9

12-2 pm

Rideau Heights Branch

Wednesday, July 10

12:30-2:30 pm

Isabel Turner Branch

Fall 2024

Tuesday, October 15   1-3  pm  Central Branch 
Thursday, October 17   5-7  pm Isabel Turner Branch 

 Stay Informed 

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 Contact 

Get in touch via email at engage@kfpl.ca