Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Café Franglish

with ACFOMI
2025-01-22 18:00:00 2025-01-22 19:45:00 America/New_York Café Franglish Pratique 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, January 22
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-22 18:00:00 2025-01-22 19:45:00 America/New_York Café Franglish Pratique 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

Pratique 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.

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

 

Hosted in partnership with ACFOMI.

Drop-in

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

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning | Culture & Heritage |

TAGS: | |

Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

Upcoming events

Aging Well - Mindful Meditations
Wed, Mar 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.
Registration is now closed
Prints for Kids: Creative Adventures
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Use a variety of everyday tools to create personalized take home print designs.  All materials included. Registration required.
This event is full
March Break - Puppet tour
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Join us for two S.T.E.A.M. based puppet shows: Three Little Pigs and Bob (the rooster!) This event requires free tickets for all attendees (including infants and adults).
Mesmerizing Math
Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
6 and up. Explore symmetry, patterns, and optical illusions using the magic of math. Registration required.
This event is full
Family Storytime
Sat, Mar 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.
Rescheduled
Advance Care Planning - with Compassionate Communities
Mon, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Monday, March 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
You never know when a sudden illness may arise or a serious accident happen. Learn how to plan for your future needs so your wishes will be respected and carried out if you can't speak for yourself.
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Mar 17, 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, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Family Storytime
Sat, Mar 22, 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.
Advance Care Planning - with Compassionate Communities
Mon, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
You never know when a sudden illness may arise or a serious accident happen. Learn how to plan for your future needs so your wishes will be respected and carried out if you can't speak for yourself.
Youth Drop In - with Immigrant Services Kingston and Area
Tue, Mar 25, 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!
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK
Wed, Mar 26, 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
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Mar 26, 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.
Class Visit- Calvin Park
Thu, Mar 27, 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.
Family Storytime
Sat, Mar 29, 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.
PA Day: Scratch Art
Mon, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 8 and up. Scratch art lets you create colorful designs by scratching off a dark coating! It helps with fine motor skills, focus, & relaxation. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
PA Day: Bead it!
Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 8-12. Register to join 'Beaded by Ari' to design and create your own unique bracelet! All supplies included.
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 9:00am
Kingston Youth Climate Council
Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
One Earth - Deep Energy Retrofits
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Explore topics related to climate, sustainability, and energy efficiency!
Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 9:00am
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK
Fri, Apr 04, 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.
Curious Minds: Exploring Autism Together - with Queen's University Autism Awareness Society
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Join Queen's University Autism Awareness Society for engaging activities that explore the diverse experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum, fostering empathy, respect, & inclusivity!
Play to Learn
Tue, Apr 08, 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, March 29 2025 at 9:00am
Improving your Digital Presence - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Tue, Apr 08, 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
Baby and Me
Wed, Apr 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.
Aging Well - Advance Care Planning
Wed, Apr 09, 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, March 26 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Writers' Group
Wed, Apr 09, 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
STEM Stars: Green Science
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Explore nature through a variety of science experiments. All materials included.
Registration opens Saturday, March 29 2025 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Sat, Apr 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.
See all events