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Reading Buddies

For Grades 1 through 3. Teen volunteers and library staff provide one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for new readers .

Please bring your free TD Summer Reading Club booklet to track your reading. 

This program requires free registration.

Caregivers of children under the age of 7 must remain in the program space; caregivers of children ages 7-9 must remain in the library during the program. Thank you.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

Upcoming events

Holiday Create-a-thon
Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
All ages. Drop in anytime to unleash your creativity with a variety of holiday crafts, colouring stations and exciting LEGO building activities.
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life.
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life.
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Jan 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
Kingston Youth Climate Council
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For teens. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. Join KFPL as a teen volunteer for the Kingston Youth Climate Council.
Teen Writers' Group
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 13-18. Calling all teenage writers, poets, songwriters and storytellers! Meet other young writers, receive constructive feedback on your work and participate in creative writing activities.
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK - BOOKED
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
This event is full
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK
Fri, Jan 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life.
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
Play to Learn
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 2 and up. Jump, skip, hop and more in this active program. Through play-based activities and interactive books, children will develop their physical confidence.
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 9:00am
Improving your Digital Presence - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Tue, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Learn to improve your small business's digital presence in this engaging and informative session hosted by the Kingston Economic Development Corporation.Register
Youth Drop In - with Immigrant Services Kingston and Area
Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For youth. Come grab a snack, enjoy an activity and socialize with your peers!
Community Connectors Training
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Make a difference in your community. Become a community connector and help link people with valuable resources for better health and well-being.
LEGO and Beyond!
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 4 and up. Drop in LEGO and other surprise building activities. Activities may include: marble runs, giant Jenga, straws/connectors, Magnatiles, Air Toobz and more!
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK
Fri, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
Matins Francos
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Enfants 5 ans et moins (10h-10h45) & Enfants de 6 ans et plus (11h-12h) Ce programme présente des histoires racontées de vive voix, accompagnées d’activités!
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
Play to Learn
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 2 and up. Jump, skip, hop and more in this active program. Through play-based activities and interactive books, children will develop their physical confidence.
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 9:00am
Kingston Youth Climate Council
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For teens. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. Join KFPL as a teen volunteer for the Kingston Youth Climate Council.
Baby and Me
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For newborns and pre-walking babies. Stories, songs, rhymes and tickles. Parents and caregivers will learn, and practise, fun and simple ways to incorporate early literacy skills in the home.
Café Franglish
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Practique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
LEGO and Beyond!
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 4 and up. Drop in LEGO and other surprise building activities. Activities may include: marble runs, giant Jenga, straws/connectors, Magnatiles, Air Toobz and more!
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life.
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