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Registration opens:
March 28th, 2026

Make it Happen

Bicycle Maintenance with Cycle Kingston
2026-04-09 18:00:00 2026-04-09 19:30:00 America/New_York Make it Happen For ages 14 and up. Bring your bicycle to this hands-on tune-up and repair workshop with Cycle Kingston. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Thursday, April 09
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-09 18:00:00 2026-04-09 19:30:00 America/New_York Make it Happen For ages 14 and up. Bring your bicycle to this hands-on tune-up and repair workshop with Cycle Kingston. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

For ages 14 and up. Bring your bicycle to this hands-on tune-up and repair workshop with Cycle Kingston.

About Cycle Kingston

Cycle Kingston is a grassroots, registered Canadian charity whose mandate is to promote safe cycling in Kingston, Ontario, through education and public outreach initiatives, for the ride of your life!

Make It Happen is a bi-weekly program that brings community experts into the Library to teach useful hands-on skills. No previous experience necessary. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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Craft and Create
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!
Aging Well & Talking Café - Preserving Family Photos and Home Video
Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Learn how to digitize treasured family keepsakes for the next generation!  This event is followed by a Talking Café facilitated by Compassionate Communities Kingston.
This event is full
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 2
Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
Read for Fun - Queen's Students for Literacy
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ages 5-12. Learners will enjoy a fun, supportive space with caring volunteers, building confidence through games, reading, writing, and activities that make learning enjoyable.
Make it Happen - Crafting Felt-Square Frogs
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 14 and up. Create your own adorable felt-square frog in this beginner-friendly workshop with Kingston artist Holly Gilmour.
Create Space Open House
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
March Break Puppet Tour
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
For ages 6 and under. Enjoy puppet performances, including Princess and the Pea & Raffi's Octopus' Garden. This event requires free tickets for all attendees (including infants and adults).
Crochet and Knit Circle - with YarnGK
Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Meet other yarn enthusiasts, learn new techniques or learn a new hobby entirely. Beginners are welcome.
What’s Invading Our Ecosystem?
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For ages 8 to 12. Learn with the Great Lakes Museum how invasive species are impacting our lakes, rivers, and wetlands, and how we can safeguard local aquatic life.
Read for Fun - Queen's Students for Literacy
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ages 5-12. Learners will enjoy a fun, supportive space with caring volunteers, building confidence through games, reading, writing, and activities that make learning enjoyable.
Create Space Open House
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
Craft and Create
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!
Read for Fun - Queen's Students for Literacy
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ages 5-12. Learners will enjoy a fun, supportive space with caring volunteers, building confidence through games, reading, writing, and activities that make learning enjoyable.
Exploring Entrepreneurship - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Thu, Mar 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Are you ready to explore entrepreneurship? Join Kingston Economic Development to learn how to start your journey! Register
Class Visit - CENTRAL
Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Central Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
Books and Beans - Young Adult Nostalgia
Sat, Mar 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Kingston Frontenac Public Library's New Adult Advisory Board presents a series of casual book discussion mixers. Just don't call it a book club!
Vibrant Voices - A Song Circle for 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us for a joyful song circle that centres 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive voices. Everyone is welcome, including friends and allies. For ages 13+.
Craft and Create
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!
The Climate Resilience Series - Adaptation and Resilience in Community Support Organizations
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1
The climate has changed, and this presents severe challenges for community organizations. Understand today's risks, prepare for tomorrow, and build resilience in this workshop by Sustainable Kingston.
Registration opens Wednesday, March 11 2026 at 9:00am
Class Visit - CENTRAL
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Central Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
Read for Fun - Queen's Students for Literacy
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ages 5-12. Learners will enjoy a fun, supportive space with caring volunteers, building confidence through games, reading, writing, and activities that make learning enjoyable.
Class Visit - CENTRAL - BOOKED
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Central Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
This event is full
Business Basics - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Thu, Apr 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Learn how to get your business off the ground, how to register your business, make a business plan and more! Register
Kingston Writers Collective
Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Join the Writers Collective of Canada to engage in creative writing exercises and connect with other writers in the community!
Repair It!
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
A welcoming space to learn new skills and connect with our community of fixers. Bring your broken items and learn how to fix them!
Crochet and Knit Circle - with YarnGK
Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Meet other yarn enthusiasts, learn new techniques or learn a new hobby entirely. Beginners are welcome.
Art of Illustration
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For ages 8 - 13. Explore the art of picture book illustration. Discover techniques used by contemporary book illustrators, and unleash your inner artist!
Registration opens Saturday, March 28 2026 at 9:00am
Aging Well & Talking Café - Transitioning Wealth to the Next Generation
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ensure that your estate will transfer to your children and grandchildren as smoothly as possible. This event is followed by a Talking Café facilitated by Compassionate Communities Kingston.
Registration opens Saturday, March 28 2026 at 9:00am
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
Rhythm & Rhyme
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For ages 3 and under. Through rhythm, rhyme and movement, children will naturally develop language and increase their ability to hear the smaller sounds in words.
Kingston Writers Collective
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Join the Writers Collective of Canada to engage in creative writing exercises and connect with other writers in the community!
Make it Happen - Bicycle Maintenance with Cycle Kingston
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 14 and up. Bring your bicycle to this hands-on tune-up and repair workshop with Cycle Kingston.
Registration opens Saturday, March 28 2026 at 9:00am
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