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Aging Well

Mindful Meditations

2025-03-12 14:00:00 2025-03-12 15:30:00 America/New_York Aging Well Aging Well is a bi-weekly speakers' series that explores topics of interest for older adults. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 12
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-12 14:00:00 2025-03-12 15:30:00 America/New_York Aging Well Aging Well is a bi-weekly speakers' series that explores topics of interest for older adults. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Aging Well is a bi-weekly speakers' series that explores topics of interest for older adults.

Join KFPL and the Clinical Psychology Outreach Program of Queen's University to learn about the practice of mindful meditation.  The presentation will provide an overview of different mindfulness techniques and tools as well as the common myths of mindfulness practice. The presentation will be followed by a demonstration where participants can try out some mindfulness techniques.

This program is in partnership with Compassionate Communities Kingston.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Calvin Park Branch

Phone: 613-549-8888

Hours


Upcoming events

Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Mon, Jun 30, 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.

Fri, Jul 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 4+. Join Luc Leduc, The Duke of Magic for an action packed, 45- minute bilingual family magic show with a lot of audience participation. Free tickets required.

Mon, Jul 07, 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.

Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
For newborns and pre-walking babies. Join us each week for expert tips from a Family Health Educator on a new parenting topic, followed by a fun, themed outdoor storytime. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 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

Wed, Jul 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 10, 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.

Fri, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6 and up. Join local Indigenous artist, Laura Moses in a nature-themed art workshop! Enjoy a read-aloud, then create your own dandelion painting and stick owl craft. All materials provided.
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Learn about the new Nature Discovery Backpack available to loan at KFPL starting the Summer of 2025! 
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For Grades 1 through 3. Teen volunteers and library staff provide one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for new readers. Registration is for the full four days: July 14-17.
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
For newborns and pre-walking babies. Join us each week for expert tips from a Family Health Educator on a new parenting topic, followed by a fun, themed outdoor storytime. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For Grades 1 through 3. Teen volunteers and library staff provide one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for new readers. Registration is for the full four days: July 14-17.
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 16, 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For Grades 1 through 3. Teen volunteers and library staff provide one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for new readers. Registration is for the full four days: July 14-17.
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For Grades 1 through 3. Teen volunteers and library staff provide one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for new readers. Registration is for the full four days: July 14-17.
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
South side of the building
Join community members and H'Art Centre, Extend-a-Family and New Leaf participants for an inclusive, engaging, sensory story time experience suitable for all ages.

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Let your child’s creativity soar! In this hands-on workshop, young crafters will learn to design and create personalized paper crafts. No experience necessary, all supplies included.
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For children and families. Drag entertainer Rowena Whey will showcase books promoting the messages of diversity and inclusion and acceptance. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Tue, Jul 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
For newborns and pre-walking babies. Join us each week for expert tips from a Family Health Educator on a new parenting topic, followed by a fun, themed outdoor storytime. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn how to use KFPL's digital genealogical resources.

Thu, Jul 24, 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.
Registration opens Saturday, July 12 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. All supplies included. No experience necessary.
Registration opens Saturday, July 12 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jul 28, 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.