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Stories in the Garden - all about seeds
2024-08-16 10:00:00 2024-08-16 10:45:00 America/New_York Stories in the Garden - all about seeds Ages 2-5. Join Loving Spoonful & KFPL in the Calvin Park Community Gardens (right outside the branch) to listen to stories/songs, followed by hands-on gardening fun! All tools supplied. Calvin Park Branch -

Friday, August 16
10:00am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-08-16 10:00:00 2024-08-16 10:45:00 America/New_York Stories in the Garden - all about seeds Ages 2-5. Join Loving Spoonful & KFPL in the Calvin Park Community Gardens (right outside the branch) to listen to stories/songs, followed by hands-on gardening fun! All tools supplied. Calvin Park Branch -

Ages 2-5. Join Loving Spoonful & KFPL in the Calvin Park Community Gardens (right outside the branch) to listen to stories/songs, followed by hands-on gardening fun! All tools supplied.

This program is outdoors so please dress and plan accordingly (hats, sunscreen, water, etc.) 

Please register using your child(s) name. 

In case of rain or inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. 

Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

Upcoming events

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.
Registration is now closed
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.
Registration is now closed
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.
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 - with ACFOMI
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Pratique 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.
Play to Learn
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Youth Drop In - with Immigrant Services Kingston and Area
Tue, Jan 28, 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!
Baby and Me
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Aging Well - Transitioning Wealth to the Next Generation
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Aging Well is a bi-weekly speakers' series that explores topics of interest for older adults.
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
Talking Café
Thu, Jan 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Chat with good company at the Talking Café, hosted by Compassionate Communities and KFPL!
LEGO and Beyond!
Thu, Jan 30, 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!
PA Day - Make a Special Card for a Special Friend
Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. Get crafty and surprise a friend with a thoughtful card. All supplies included. Drop in!
PA Day - Design Your Own Puzzle
Fri, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 6 and up. Register to design & create your own custom puzzle. This exciting activity promotes problem-solving, artistic expression, & critical thinking—while providing a whole lot of fun.
Family Storytime - with Ruthy's Reading Room
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Celebrate Black Histories and Futures Month with special guest, Michelle from Ruthy's Reading Room. Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities! Drop in.
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 04, 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.
Kingston Youth Climate Council
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
One Earth - Where do we get our Water?
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Explore topics related to climate, sustainability, and energy efficiency!
Registration opens Tuesday, January 21 2025 at 9:00am
Baby and Me
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
Teen Writers' Group
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Talking Café
Thu, Feb 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Chat with good company at the Talking Café, hosted by Compassionate Communities and KFPL!
LEGO and Beyond!
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 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, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Feb 10, 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.
Uke Along - Love Song Edition
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Join KFPL for a Valentine's Day themed Ukulele jam!
Registration opens Monday, January 27 2025 at 9:00am
Play to Learn
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Improving your Digital Presence - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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!
Baby and Me
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Aging Well - Fraud Awareness presented by the Rotary Club
Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Aging Well is a bi-weekly speakers' series that explores topics of interest for older adults.
Talking Café
Thu, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Chat with good company at the Talking Café, hosted by Compassionate Communities and KFPL!
LEGO and Beyond!
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 15, 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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