Due to the scope and nature of the work, closure of the building is the safest and most cost-effective way to complete the project. The last day the Isabel Turner Branch will be open is October 24, 2024. The temporary location at the Cataraqui Centre opened on November 1, 2024.
Cataraqui Centre Branch
The Cataraqui Centre Branch opened on November 1, 2024. Staff look forward to welcoming you to the new temporary space.
Location
The Cataraqui Centre Branch is located on the Lower Level of the Cataraqui Centre, near the escalator. The mall has multiple entrances, elevators and escalators to provide equitable access.
The best entrance to use is the main lower level Cataraqui Centre entrance on the south side of the building facing the Isabel Turner Branch and Kingston Transit hub. From that entrance, please walk past the Food Court and then turn right. The library is near the escalator, 4th from the end on the south (right) side.
Hours
Please note the Cataraqui Centre Branch does not have the same opening hours as the Cataraqui Centre. We encourage you to check the branch's hours of operation before planning your visit.
Library Services
Starting November 1, visit us on the Lower Level of the Cataraqui Centre at our newest temporary location, while we renovate the Isabel Turner Branch.
Here are some key details about our services at the temporary branch:
- The temporary space is located on the Lower Level of the Cataraqui Centre, by the escalator.
- The Cataraqui Centre Branch does not have an external book drop, so please check branch hours before visiting. Remember items can be returned at other library branches.
- The temporary branch offers a browsing collection and access to patron reservations, computers (three public computers and one accessible computer), and scanning services.
- The branch includes a curated collection focusing on new and popular materials. Materials from across the KFPL system can be reserved online or with the help of staff and delivered to this location.
- Programs will not be offered at the temporary Cataraqui Centre Branch. To serve the West End community, we are providing extra programs at the Calvin Park Branch (including 'Play to Learn' and 'Uke Can Do It!'), PA Day programming and class visits. In addition, KFPL has partnered with EarlyON to offer early years programming at Baybridge P.S. (Mondays) and the Invista Centre (Wednesdays).
- Due to space constraints, study spaces are not available at this location.
Important Dates
October 16: Last day to change your reservation pick up location under your account, or it will default to the Cataraqui Centre Branch.
October 16: Last day to reserve materials for pick up at the Isabel Turner Branch.
October 24: Deadline to pick up your reservations at the Isabel Turner Branch is 8 p.m. on October 24.
October 24: Last day the Isabel Turner Branch will be open.
October 25: Isabel Turner Branch closes for renovations.
October 31: Last day to return materials through the external drop at the Isabel Turner Branch.
November 1: Cataraqui Centre Branch opens at the Cataraqui Centre (Lower Level).
Questions?
Email your questions to turnerreno@kfpl.ca.
