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Registration opens:
October 04th, 2025

Make it Happen

Creative Mending
2025-10-16 18:00:00 2025-10-16 19:30:00 America/New_York Make it Happen For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Thursday, October 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 18:00:00 2025-10-16 19:30:00 America/New_York Make it Happen For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary.

Members of the Cataraqui Guild of Needle Arts will give you hands-on instruction for the visible, creative mending of clothes and other fabrics.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning | Arts & Entertainment |

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

Upcoming events

Cancelled
Technology Tutors
Mon, Sep 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. 
Craft and Create
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!
Crochet and Knit Circle - with YarnGK
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Bring your crochet or knitting project and meet other yarn enthusiasts!
LEGO My Library
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.
Aging Well - Saving Taxes in Retirement
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Explore a wide variety of topics in this bi-weekly speakers' series for Older Adults. In partnership with Compassionate Communities Kingston.
Cancelled
Technology Tutors
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Rhythm & Rhyme - Special Intergenerational Edition!
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!
Cancelled
Technology Help - Hoopla and Kanopy
Thu, Sep 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn how to use Hoopla and Kanopy- streaming services available with a KFPL library card
Technology Tutors
Sat, Sep 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Roots & Wings : Exploring our Stories
Sat, Sep 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 8-14. Racialized & mixed-race youth can explore their identities and claim space in their communities through discussion & a creative activity with local poet Paul Akpomuje. All supplies included
Create Space Open House
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
Technology Tutors
Mon, Sep 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. 
Craft and Create
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!
LEGO My Library
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.
Rhythm & Rhyme - Special Intergenerational Edition!
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!
Reflecting on the TRC’s Calls to Action 10 Years Later - A Live-Streaming Webinar
Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Visit KFPL's Central Branch for this live-streamed webinar hosted by The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation as we head into September 30.
Make it Happen - Stencil and Spray
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary.
Rescheduled
Books and Beans - Historical Fiction
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
New date Saturday, September 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Kingston Frontenac Public Library's New Adult Advisory Board presents a series of casual book discussion mixers. Just don't call it a book club!
Vibrant Voices - A Song Circle for 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us for a joyful song circle that centres 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive voices. Everyone is welcome, including friends and allies. For ages 13+.
Books and Beans - Historical Fiction
Sat, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Kingston Frontenac Public Library's New Adult Advisory Board presents a series of casual book discussion mixers. Just don't call it a book club!
Class Visit - CENTRAL
Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Central Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
This event is full
STEM to Success - Empowering Educators in the Classroom and at Home
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Register for a hands-on info night on educational resources to help support your child’s success. Explore ways to integrate technology into teaching w/practical tools for both the classroom & home.
Craft and Create
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!
LEGO My Library
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.
Rhythm & Rhyme - Special Intergenerational Edition!
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!
Business Basics - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Thu, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Learn how to get your business off the ground, how to register your business, make a business plan and more!Register
New Adult Advisory Board Meeting
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of KFPL's New Adult Advisory Board (NAAB).
Repair It!
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
A welcoming space to learn new skills and connect with our community of fixers. Bring your broken items and learn how to fix them!
BeeBot Adventures - with Queen's Connections
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 5-8. Discover coding with BeeBots! Queen's Connections offers hands-on programming activities through guiding robots on fun adventures. Perfect for young kids to enjoy tech & problem-solving!
Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 9:00am
Craft and Create
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!
Crochet and Knit Circle - with YarnGK
Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Bring your crochet or knitting project and meet other yarn enthusiasts!
LEGO My Library
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 2
Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
Rhythm & Rhyme - Special Intergenerational Edition!
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!
PA Day: Craft & Create for Kids
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ages 9-12. Get creative with hands-on craft projects and learn how to use the Cricut Maker to design your own custom water bottle sticker. All materials are provided; no prior experience is needed!
Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 9:00am
Create Space Open House
Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
LEGO My Library
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.
Rhythm & Rhyme - Special Intergenerational Edition!
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!
Make it Happen - Creative Mending
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary.
Registration opens Saturday, October 4 2025 at 9:00am
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