Name: Family Storytime with Vicki from Kahwa:tsire
Start: 2025-09-20T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-20T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Calvin Park Branch

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Family Storytime with Vicki from Kahwa:tsire

2025-09-20 10:30:00 2025-09-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Family Storytime with Vicki from Kahwa:tsire Celebrate autumn with Vicki from Kahwa:tsire Indigenous-Led Child & Family Programs. Enjoy a Turtle story, learn about the 13 moons on his shell, hear Ojibwe songs, and make a turtle craft. Drop-in. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Saturday, September 20
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-20 10:30:00 2025-09-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Family Storytime with Vicki from Kahwa:tsire Celebrate autumn with Vicki from Kahwa:tsire Indigenous-Led Child & Family Programs. Enjoy a Turtle story, learn about the 13 moons on his shell, hear Ojibwe songs, and make a turtle craft. Drop-in. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Celebrate autumn with Vicki from Kahwa:tsire Indigenous-Led Child & Family Programs. Enjoy a Turtle story, learn about the 13 moons on his shell, hear Ojibwe songs, and make a turtle craft. Drop-in.

Recommended for ages 6 and under.

This is a drop in program. Admission will be on a first come, first served basis.

Caregivers of children under the age of 7 must remain in the program space; caregivers of children ages 7-9 must remain in the library during the program. Thank you.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Early Literacy and School Readiness |

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Baby and Me

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

STEM Explorers: The Secret Life of...

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 6 and up. A weekly program for young zoologists! Discover a new, unusual creature each week through fun facts, games, and creative art activities. Registration is for the full 6 weeks.

This event is full

PA Day: Clothespin Surprises!

Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

For ages 8 and up. Craft a tiny dragon, dinosaur, shark, or any wild creature with a HUGE mouth! Give that clothespin a pinch to see what it's hiding inside! All materials supplied.

Family Storytime

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life. Drop-in.

Play to Learn

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 2 and up. Jump, skip, hop and more in this active program. Through play-based activities and interactive books, children will develop their physical confidence.

Improve your Digital Presence - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 15, 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.

Aging Well - Winter Driving

Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Prepare yourself for winter driving by attending this presentation by Lisa Lapierre from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. In partnership with Compassionate Communities Kingston.

STEM Explorers: The Secret Life of...

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 6 and up. A weekly program for young zoologists! Discover a new, unusual creature each week through fun facts, games, and creative art activities. Registration is for the full 6 weeks.

This event is full

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

Fri, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.

Registration is now closed

Family Storytime

Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life. Drop-in.

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Oct 20, 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.

Portraits by Primary Schoolers - Registration for Children

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

For ages 6 and up. Primary school children will pair with a local older adult to paint their portrait. All supplies included. This registration is for primary schoolers.

Portraits by Primary Schoolers - Older adult (ages 65+) Registration

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 65+. Primary school children will pair with a local older adult to paint their portrait. All supplies included. This registration is for older adults.

Kingston Youth Climate Council

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For teens. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. Join KFPL as a teen volunteer for the Kingston Youth Climate Council.

Stories, Together!

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

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.

Café Franglish - with ACFOMI

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

Family Storytime

Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life. Drop-in.

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Oct 27, 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.

Ozobots - with Queen's Connections

Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 6+. Learn coding and programming to control the actions of your smart robot with lights, sound, sensors and wheels. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, October 18 2025 at 9:00am

Café Franglish - with ACFOMI

Wed, Oct 29, 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.

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.

This event is full

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

Fri, Oct 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.

This event is full

Family Storytime - with special guest, PopCycle!

Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life.

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Nov 03, 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.

Worms in Action

Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 8 to 12. Start with 6 worms—then grow your colony! Discover how they turn scraps into soil, multiply fast, and why responsible care matters. Start up materials provided.

Registration opens Saturday, October 25 2025 at 9:00am

Play to Learn

Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 2 and up. Jump, skip, hop and more in this active program. Through play-based activities and interactive books, children will develop their physical confidence.

Registration opens Saturday, October 25 2025 at 9:00am

Kingston Youth Climate Council

Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For teens. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. Join KFPL as a teen volunteer for the Kingston Youth Climate Council.

Baby and Me

Wed, Nov 05, 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.

Cancelled

Teen Writers' Group

Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

For ages 13-18. Calling all teenage writers, poets, songwriters and storytellers! Meet other young writers, receive constructive feedback on your work and participate in creative writing activities.

Uke Can Do It

Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For adults and teens aged 12 and older. This half-hour, six-week beginner ukulele workshop series will teach the basic anatomy of the ukulele, plus chords, strumming and songs.

Registration opens Saturday, October 25 2025 at 9:00am

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK

Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

Fri, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.

This event is full

Matins Francos

Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am