Kingston Frontenac Public Library's Online Catalogue

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 is now closed

Tummy Time Tales - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home

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.

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.

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

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.

Cricut Creates - Unleash Your Creativity – Paper Crafting Made Easy

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.

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.

Tummy Time Tales - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home

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.

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.

Cricut Creates - Wooden Wonders

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.

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.

Tummy Time Tales - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home

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.

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).

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.

Wildlife Wonders with Sandy Pines

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.

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

Cricut Creates - Peel, Stick, Create: Cricut Stickers!

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.

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

English Conversation Circle

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

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.

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.

Improve your Digital Presence - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation

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

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

Let's Talk Science: Antibody Designs!

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

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