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Beeyond the Pages Literacy Fair

2025-05-31 10:00:00 2025-05-31 13:00:00 America/New_York Beeyond the Pages Literacy Fair Drop in and participate in our outdoor bee-themed literacy fair! For children of all ages. Calvin Park Branch -

Saturday, May 31
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-31 10:00:00 2025-05-31 13:00:00 America/New_York Beeyond the Pages Literacy Fair Drop in and participate in our outdoor bee-themed literacy fair! For children of all ages. Calvin Park Branch -

Drop in and participate in our outdoor bee-themed literacy fair! For children of all ages.

Join us for a fun-filled day of learning about bees and pollinators through crafts, games, hands-on activities and sustainable prizes for all ages! Enjoy face painting, a foam machine, and making your own paper puppets at our DIY station.

Families are encouraged to pick up a passport/scavenger hunt card and pencil. Once completed, trade in the passport for a free seed packet (while supplies last) and a prize wheel spin!

Storytime will be offered in the morning from 10:30am-11am

Bee bracelet making session (ages 10 and up) 12pm-12:30pm

Don't forget to wear a hat & sunscreen!The program will also be cancelled if temperatures (or the humidex) surpass 36°C or an air quality advisory has been issued. Cancellation notices will be posted on the KFPL website.  EVENT HAPPENING INDOORS if too much precipitation!

This program was planned and organized by volunteers in our Kingston Youth Climate Council Program. To learn more about volunteering and KYCC, click here.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Early Years | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Climate and Sustainability | Arts & Entertainment |

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Calvin Park Branch

Phone: 613-549-8888

Hours


Upcoming events

Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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! This program is in partnership with Immigrant Services Kingston and Area.

Wed, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Chat with good company at the Talking Café, hosted by Compassionate Communities and KFPL!

Thu, Jun 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn the basics of navigating the library website and searching the catalogue.

Fri, Jun 20, 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 23, 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, Jun 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Wed, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Chat with good company at the Talking Café, hosted by Compassionate Communities and KFPL!

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

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.

Thu, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
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.
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 9:00am

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