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Registration opens:
June 28th, 2025

Nature Discovery Backpack Launch Event for Families!
2025-07-12 13:00:00 2025-07-12 14:30:00 America/New_York Nature Discovery Backpack Launch Event for Families! Learn about the new Nature Discovery Backpack available to loan at KFPL starting the Summer of 2025!  Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Saturday, July 12
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-12 13:00:00 2025-07-12 14:30:00 America/New_York Nature Discovery Backpack Launch Event for Families! Learn about the new Nature Discovery Backpack available to loan at KFPL starting the Summer of 2025!  Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

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! 

KFPL Patrons of all ages will be able to borrow a backpack containing passes to local parks and conservation areas, freshwater-themed science equipment, exploration toys, and multilingual field resources; English/ Ojibwe/ Mohawk/ Cree; to learn about local wildlife, explore our connection to the land, and take action to protect nearby lakes and rivers.

Join Watersheds Canada and KFPL for free activities and product demonstrations so you can confidently use one of our backpacks on your next outdoor adventure!

AGE GROUP: | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning | Climate and Sustainability |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

Upcoming events

Technology Tutors
Fri, Jun 13, 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, Jun 16, 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.
Brave & Bright: Creating My Resilient Self
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6-9. Join Registered Psychotherapist Bria Wannamaker to explore resilience through creativity as kids create self-portraits reflecting a joyful and a challenging moment from the past school year.
Technology Tutors
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. 
Youth Drop In
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.
Talking Café
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!
Technology Help - Navigating the KFPL Website
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.
Technology Tutors
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. 
English Conversation Circle
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.
Technology Tutors
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. 
Talking Café
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!
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
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.
Uke-Along - Movie Music
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.
Registration opens Saturday, June 14 2025 at 9:00am
Technology Tutors
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. 
English Conversation Circle
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.
Technology Tutors
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. 
Magic Show with Luc Leduc, The Duke of Magic
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.
English Conversation Circle
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.
Technology Tutors
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. 
Tummy Time Tales - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home
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
Improve your Digital Presence - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
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
Baby and Me
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.
Technology Help - PressReader and Cantook Station
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
Technology Tutors
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. 
Wisdom in the Wind: Storytelling & Nature Crafts
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
Nature Discovery Backpack Launch Event for Families!
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
Reading Buddies
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
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