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Registration opens:
August 02nd, 2025

Cricut Creates

Faux Suede, Real Creativity: Design with Cricut
2025-08-15 14:00:00 2025-08-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Cricut Creates Ages 9-12. Learn how to design and craft with faux suede to create custom pieces that look and feel amazing. All materials provided. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Friday, August 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-15 14:00:00 2025-08-15 15:00:00 America/New_York Cricut Creates Ages 9-12. Learn how to design and craft with faux suede to create custom pieces that look and feel amazing. All materials provided. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 9-12. Learn how to design and craft with faux suede to create custom pieces that look and feel amazing. All materials provided. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

Upcoming events

Technology Tutors
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. 
Tummy Time Tales - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home
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.
This event is full
Reading Buddies
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 is now closed
Baby and Me
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.
Reading Buddies
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 is now closed
Reading Buddies
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 is now closed
Stories, Together!
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.
Technology Tutors
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. 
Cricut Creates - Unleash Your Creativity – Paper Crafting Made Easy
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.
This event is full
Drag Queen Storytime
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.
English Conversation Circle
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.
Technology Tutors
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. 
Tummy Time Tales - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home
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.
This event is full
Baby and Me
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.
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
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
Technology Help - Ancestry Library Edition and Family Search
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.
Uke-Along - Dad Rock
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.
Technology Tutors
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. 
Cricut Creates - Wooden Wonders
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. All supplies included. No experience necessary.
This event is full
English Conversation Circle
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.
Technology Tutors
Tue, Jul 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Tummy Time Tales - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home
Tue, Jul 29, 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.
The Science of Sound - with the Kingston Symphony
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Baby and Me
Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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.
Summer Puppet Show Tour
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Join us for two puppet performances, including Shark Kiss, Octopus Hug, and a musical show. This event requires free tickets for all attendees (including infants and adults).
Technology Tutors
Fri, Aug 01, 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, Aug 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Wildlife Wonders with Sandy Pines
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. A Sandy Pines educator will teach participants about the wild animals in your neighbourhood through a series of interactive games and activities. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 9:00am
Let's Talk Science: Meet the Greenhouse Gases!
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Explore climate change and build your own gas molecules! Then take part in a canister rocket experiment to see how a chemical reaction creates pressure to launch a rocket into the sky.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am
Technology Tutors
Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Cricut Creates - Peel, Stick, Create: Cricut Stickers!
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Design and cut your own custom Cricut stickers! Learn the basics, then create a unique set to take home. All materials provided.
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 9:00am
Uke Can Read
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Register to attend five days of a music and reading hybrid program. Half hour beginner ukulele instruction included! Ukuleles available for borrowing, or bring your own.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Aug 11, 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 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Uke Can Read
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Register to attend five days of a music and reading hybrid program. Half hour beginner ukulele instruction included! Ukuleles available for borrowing, or bring your own.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am
Improve your Digital Presence - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Tue, Aug 12, 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
Let's Talk Science: Designing Life Workshop!
Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Discover genetic engineering and build your own lifeform in this fun intro to bioengineering! In partnership with Queen's Genetically Engineered Machine (QGEM).
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am
Uke Can Read
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Register to attend five days of a music and reading hybrid program. Half hour beginner ukulele instruction included! Ukuleles available for borrowing, or bring your own.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am
Let's Talk Science: Antibody Designs!
Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. An introductory workshop to immunology for children. Learn about antibodies and build your own! This program is in partnership with Queen's Genetically Engineered Machine (QGEM).
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am
Uke Can Read
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Register to attend five days of a music and reading hybrid program. Half hour beginner ukulele instruction included! Ukuleles available for borrowing, or bring your own.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am
Cancelled
Technology Help - Navigating the KFPL Website
Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn the basics of navigating the library website and searching the catalogue.
Uke Can Read
Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Register to attend five days of a music and reading hybrid program. Half hour beginner ukulele instruction included! Ukuleles available for borrowing, or bring your own.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am
Technology Tutors
Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Cricut Creates - Faux Suede, Real Creativity: Design with Cricut
Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Learn how to design and craft with faux suede to create custom pieces that look and feel amazing. All materials provided. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am
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