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Café Franglish

2024-09-25 18:00:00 2024-09-25 19:45:00 America/New_York Café Franglish Practique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 25
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-25 18:00:00 2024-09-25 19:45:00 America/New_York Café Franglish Practique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

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.

Are you looking for an opportunity to practice your English or French to converse confidently and fluently in both languages? CAFÉ FRANGLISH will meet this need! It’s a weekly meeting space where Francophones and Anglophones come together in a relaxing and fun environment to discuss interesting and captivating topics over a cup of coffee.

CAFÉ FRANGLISH a free event, is based on a mutual support relationship between Francophones and Anglophones. If you’re a Francophone, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to improve your English while helping Anglophones improve their French and vice versa. All participants will leave satisfied from this exchange of linguistic skills.

CAFÉ FRANGLISH will provide a unique opportunity for Anglophones and Francophones to build enriching and lasting connections.

Come chat confidently in a judgment-free space.

Cherches-tu une opportunité de pratiquer ton anglais ou ton français afin de converser dans les deux langues avec confiance et aisance? Le CAFÉ FRANGLISH va répondre à ce besoin! C’est un espace de rencontre hebdomadaire où Francophones et Anglophones vont se joindre dans un cadre relaxant et amusant pour discuter ensemble autour d’un café, de sujets tout aussi intéressants que captivants.

Le CAFÉ FRANGLISH un événement gratuit, est basé sur une relation d’entraide entre francophones et anglophones. Si tu es francophone, c’est l’occasion parfaite pour toi d’améliorer ton anglais et d’aider en même temps une personne anglophone à améliorer son français et vice-versa. Tous les participants sortiront ainsi satisfaits de ce partage de compétences linguistiques.

Le CAFÉ FRANGLISH offrira une occasion hors du commun aux anglophones et aux francophones de tisser des liens enrichissants et durables.

Nous sommes conscients que tu as plein de questions qui te brulent les lèvres. Les informations ci-après vont certainement répondre à quelques-unes. Les rencontres auront lieu chaque mercredi entre 18h et 19h45 à différents endroits de la ville de Kingston, notamment au Centre culturel Frontenac (CCF), au Centre de Ressources pour les Familles Militaires de Kingston (CRFMK) et différentes succursales de la bibliothèque publique, pour faciliter la participation du plus grand nombre.

 Viens jaser en toute confiance dans un espace libre de tout jugement !

Hosted in partnership with ACFOMI.

Drop-in

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Calvin Park Branch

Phone: 613-549-8888

Hours


Upcoming events

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Make a difference in your community. Become a community connector and help link people with valuable resources for better health and well-being.

Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
All ages. Drop in for a puppet performance of Piggie Pie and a special autumn musical.

Fri, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 8-12. Bring your imagination to life by sketching fantastical creatures and then shaping them into clay monsters to take home! All supplies included.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 12, 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.

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For newborns and pre-walking babies. Stories, songs, rhymes and tickles. The Mama Coach will also be on hand to give sleep tips & advice for the upcoming daylight savings time change.

Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Discover fascinating tales of crows and ravens. Often seen as spooky sidekicks, and harbingers of doom, these amazing birds are some of the most intelligent creatures.

Fri, Oct 18, 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.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For children of all ages. Join two local Indigenous leaders to enjoy stories and song. Create your own corn husk dolls to welcome the changing season. All supplies included.

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Enjoy and indoor presentation and outdoor exploration with Sheila Nemcsok!

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Stories and activities that feature the cutest little boos around. Create an art piece inspired by illustrations from There's a Ghost in This House.
Registration opens Saturday, October 12 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, Oct 25, 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

Fri, Oct 25, 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.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 26, 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!

Cancelled
Mon, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 8-12. Join "Let's Talk Science at Queen's University" at the Calvin Park branch for an evening of eco-exploration!
Registration opens Saturday, October 12 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Explore topics related to climate, sustainability, and energy efficiency!

Sat, Nov 02, 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For adults and teens aged 12 and older. This half-hour, six-week beginner ukulele workshop series will teach the basic anatomy of the ukulele, plus chords, strumming, and songs.
Registration opens Saturday, October 26 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, Nov 08, 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

Fri, Nov 08, 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.

Sat, Nov 09, 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.