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Repair It!
2025-04-05 14:00:00 2025-04-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Repair It! A welcoming space to learn new skills and connect with our community of fixers. Bring your broken items and learn how to fix them! Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Saturday, April 05
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-05 14:00:00 2025-04-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Repair It! A welcoming space to learn new skills and connect with our community of fixers. Bring your broken items and learn how to fix them! Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Central Branch

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!

Everyone is welcome, even if you have nothing to be fixed during this session. This drop-in program is designed for anyone interested in learning and connecting with repair experts. 

Please note that we cannot accept any products that use petroleum, and all items must be taken home with the owner at the end of the program session, as we cannot store them on-site.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making | Climate and Sustainability |

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

Upcoming events

Technology Tutors
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Technology Tutors
Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Craft and Create
Mon, Jun 23, 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!
Create Space Open House
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
Technology Tutors
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Exploring Entrepeneurship - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Thu, Jun 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
Make it Happen - Pride Month Stencil and Spray
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Technology Tutors
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Books and Beans - Pride
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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!
Craft and Create
Mon, Jun 30, 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!
Technology Tutors
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Business Basics - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Thu, Jul 03, 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
Teen Creativity Studio
Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Expand your skills in filming, sound design and recording, lighting and editing. For high school students.
Cancelled
Technology Help - Libby Overdrive
Thu, Jul 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn the basics of Libby Overdrive, KFPL's platform for eBooks.
New Adult Advisory Board Meeting
Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of KFPL's New Adult Advisory Board (NAAB).
Make it Happen - Sheep to Yarn
Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Registration opens Saturday, June 21 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Creativity Studio
Fri, Jul 04, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Expand your skills in filming, sound design and recording, lighting and editing. For high school students.
Technology Tutors
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Technology Tutors
Mon, Jul 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Craft and Create
Mon, Jul 07, 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!
Crochet and Knit Circle - with YarnGK
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Bring your crochet or knitting project and meet other yarn enthusiasts!
Technology Tutors
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Teen Creativity Studio
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Expand your skills in filming, sound design and recording, lighting and editing. For high school students.
Teen Creativity Studio
Fri, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Expand your skills in filming, sound design and recording, lighting and editing. For high school students.
Technology Tutors
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Vibrant Voices - A Song Circle for 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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+.
Technology Tutors
Mon, Jul 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
Craft and Create
Mon, Jul 14, 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!
Live @ the Library: Little Ray's Reptiles
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 4 and up. Register to explore animal self-defense mechanisms, including how ferrets stay flexible & how tarantulas protect themselves. Live animals may include mammals, arachnids, lizards, etc.
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 9:00am
Live @ the Library: Little Ray's Reptiles - Bilingual Show
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 4 and up. Register to explore animal self-defense mechanisms, including how ferrets stay flexible & how tarantulas protect themselves. Live animals may include mammals, arachnids, lizards, etc.
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 9:00am
Technology Tutors
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Teen Creativity Studio
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Expand your skills in filming, sound design and recording, lighting and editing. For high school students.
Cancelled
Technology Help - Linkedin Learning and Mango Languages
Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn how to access online professional and language learning course content through Mango Languages and Linkedin Learning.
Teen Creativity Studio
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Expand your skills in filming, sound design and recording, lighting and editing. For high school students.
Technology Tutors
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Create Space Open House
Sat, Jul 19, 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.
Technology Tutors
Mon, Jul 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Craft and Create
Mon, Jul 21, 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!
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