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Talking Café

Chat with good company at the Talking Café, hosted by Compassionate Communities and KFPL!

We all need social connections. They can lower anxiety and depression, lead to higher self-esteem, and improve our immune systems. Talking Cafés invite people to participate in informal discussions about any subjects of interest to all, guided by a host. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required.

AGE GROUP: New AdultsAdultsSeniors

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

Upcoming events

English Conversation Circle
Mon, Aug 18, 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.
Technology Tutors
Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Matatalab RoboQuest: Kids Coding Adventure - with Queen's Connections
Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Matatalab is a coding robot set that teaches kids computational thinking skills through playful building blocks. Registration required.
This event is full
The Science of Sound - with the Kingston Symphony
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 7-12. Join Kingston Symphony musicians for an interactive concert exploring the science of sound! Learn how orchestra instruments make music, then create your own with household materials.
Uke-Along - Bubblegum Pop
Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For graduates of Uke Can Do It and others with uke experience. Meet at the Calvin Park Branch to learn and play a new beginner-level song each month.
Technology Tutors
Fri, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Aug 25, 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.
Technology Tutors
Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Let's Talk Science: Glow Germs
Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Are your hands really clean? Learn about germs and test your hand-washing skills in this fun science program with Queen's Genetically Engineered Machine (QGEM).
This event is full
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Aug 27, 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.
Technology Tutors
Fri, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Technology Tutors
Tue, Sep 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Aging Well - Care and Preservation of Family Heirlooms
Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Learn the best practices for preserving treasured photographs and letters with KFPL and the Queen's University Archives.
Registration opens Saturday, August 23 2025 at 9:00am
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Technology Help - PressReader and Cantook Station
Thu, Sep 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join KFPL's tech tutors to learn about PressReader, an online platform available through KFPL which provides access to newspapers and magazines, and Cantook Station, KFPL's platform for French eBooks.
Toddler Talk: Growing Together  - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For toddlers and their caregivers: Drop in weekly for helpful parenting insights from a Family Health Educator, followed by a lively, themed storytime. Come learn, connect, & play together!
Technology Tutors
Fri, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Technology Tutors
Tue, Sep 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Play to Learn
Tue, Sep 09, 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, August 30 2025 at 9:00am
Improve your Digital Presence - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 10, 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.
STEM Explorers: The Secret Life of...
Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6 and up. A weekly program for young zoologists! Discover a new, unusual creature each week through fun facts, games, and creative art activities. Registration is for the full 6 weeks.
Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Talk: Growing Together  - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For toddlers and their caregivers: Drop in weekly for helpful parenting insights from a Family Health Educator, followed by a lively, themed storytime. Come learn, connect, & play together!
Technology Tutors
Fri, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Sep 15, 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.
Technology Tutors
Tue, Sep 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Play to Learn
Tue, Sep 16, 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, August 30 2025 at 9:00am
Baby and Me
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
STEM Explorers: The Secret Life of...
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6 and up. A weekly program for young zoologists! Discover a new, unusual creature each week through fun facts, games, and creative art activities. Registration is for the full 6 weeks.
Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 9:00am
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