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 Use and Conduct Policy [PDF 77 kb] (formerly known as the Code of Conduct Policy) 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
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Wednesday, July 3 |
1-3 pm |
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Thursday, July 4 |
2-4 pm |
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Tuesday, July 9 |
12-2 pm |
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Wednesday, July 10 |
12:30-2:30 pm |
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.
