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Registration opens:
February 08th, 2025

Carnival Headpiece Workshop

with the African & Caribbean Students' Assocation
2025-03-01 15:00:00 2025-03-01 16:00:00 America/New_York Carnival Headpiece Workshop Learn about and make your own Carnival Headpieces, with the African & Caribbean Students' Association at Queen's University. Central Branch - Meeting Room 2

Saturday, March 01
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-01 15:00:00 2025-03-01 16:00:00 America/New_York Carnival Headpiece Workshop Learn about and make your own Carnival Headpieces, with the African & Caribbean Students' Association at Queen's University. Central Branch - Meeting Room 2

Central Branch

Meeting Room 2

Learn about and make your own Carnival Headpieces, with the African & Caribbean Students' Association at Queen's University.

This program is in partnership with the African & Caribbean Students' Association at Queen's University.

 

This program is open to all, ages 13+.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Entertainment |

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

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Thu, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ages 6 and up. Make a bird feeder to support local birds in finding the nourishment they need to stay warm during the winter. All supplies included.
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Fri, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Reelout Queer Film Festival Movie Screening - Cherchez La Femme: French Women's Shorts
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1
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Craft and Create
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Crochet and Knit Circle - with YarnGK
Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Meet other yarn enthusiasts, learn new techniques or learn a new hobby entirely. Beginners are welcome. For ages 10 and up.
Robotics Club - with Queen's Connections
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Ages 9-12. Join Queen’s Connections to practice coding and engineering skills! Each week, tackle fun challenges with robots like Dash, Lego Spike, and more.
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Reelout Queer Film Festival Movie Screening - In Her Gaze: Women's Shorts
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1
For adults ages 18+. Join Reelout Queer Film Festival for a movie screening! Registration required.
Create Space Open House
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
Reelout Queer Film Festival Movie Screening - The Splendor of Gender Shorts
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1
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Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For ages 3 and under. Through rhythm, rhyme and movement, children will naturally develop language and increase their ability to hear the smaller sounds in words.
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Thu, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join members of our New Adult Advisory Board for an evening of mystery! For ages 18-30.
Reelout Queer Film Festival Movie Screening - Snips, Snails and Puppy Love Tales
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1
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Create Space Open House
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Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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One Earth - Green Burials
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
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Robotics Club - with Queen's Connections
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Create Space Open House
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 1
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Class Visit - CENTRAL
Fri, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Cancelled
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This event is full
Create Space Open House
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Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Registration opens Saturday, February 8 2025 at 9:00am
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Carnival Headpiece Workshop - with the African & Caribbean Students' Assocation
Sat, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Learn about and make your own Carnival Headpieces, with the African & Caribbean Students' Association at Queen's University.
Registration opens Saturday, February 8 2025 at 9:00am
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