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Make It Happen

Build an assistive writing aid

2024-07-09 18:00:00 2024-07-09 19:30:00 America/New_York Make It Happen For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary. Central Branch -

Tuesday, July 09
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-09 18:00:00 2024-07-09 19:30:00 America/New_York Make It Happen For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary. Central Branch -

For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary.

Learn to build an affordable assistive writing aid this week!

Keep an eye out for future Make It Happen events (3D printing, photography, bicycle maintenance, wood repairs, beading) happening Tuesdays throughout the summer.

A limited number of spaces are available so that we may provide more support to each participant and ensure enough space.  If registration is full, please join the waitlist.

Makers Making Change (MMC) will be joining the Kingston Public Library to host the first of six Make It Happen events to build an affordable assistive writing aid. MMC is part of the Neil Squire Society, a Canadian not for profit organization which uses technology, knowledge, and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities. Participants will learn about the Neil Squire Society and MMC, designing affordable, open-source assistive technology, and will get the chance to assemble the Pen Ball writing aid. All devices assembled will be donated to Canadians who need them.

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

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making |

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Central Branch

Phone: 613-549-8888

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Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Thu, Nov 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Thu, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of KFPL's New Adult Advisory Board (NAAB).

Sat, Nov 08, 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.

Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
For ages 9 to 12. Join Queen’s Connections to practice coding and engineering skills! Each week, tackle fun challenges with robots like Dash, LEGO Spike, and more.

Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided. Drop-in.

Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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Thu, Nov 13, 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. Drop-in.

Thu, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1
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Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
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Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
For ages 9 to 12. Join Queen’s Connections to practice coding and engineering skills! Each week, tackle fun challenges with robots like Dash, LEGO Spike, and more.

Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided. Drop-in.

Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For ages 5 to 12. Learners will enjoy a fun, supportive space with caring volunteers, building confidence through games, reading, writing, and activities that make learning enjoyable.

Thu, Nov 20, 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. Drop-in.

Thu, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Fri, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For adults. Connect with new friends while enjoying some themed LEGO play and challenges. Snacks and refreshments provided. Drop-In.

Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
For ages 9 to 12. Join Queen’s Connections to practice coding and engineering skills! Each week, tackle fun challenges with robots like Dash, LEGO Spike, and more.

Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided. Drop-in.

Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For ages 5 to 12. Learners will enjoy a fun, supportive space with caring volunteers, building confidence through games, reading, writing, and activities that make learning enjoyable.

Thu, Nov 27, 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. Drop-in.

Thu, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Sat, Nov 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
For ages 9 to 12. Join Queen’s Connections to practice coding and engineering skills! Each week, tackle fun challenges with robots like Dash, LEGO Spike, and more.

Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Tue, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Bring your crochet or knitting project and meet other yarn enthusiasts!

Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided. Drop-in.

Thu, Dec 04, 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. Drop-in.

Thu, Dec 04, 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

Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
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Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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