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PA Day : Boredom Busters
2026-01-30 14:00:00 2026-01-30 15:00:00 America/New_York PA Day : Boredom Busters For ages 8 and up. Beat the winter blahs with creative, hands-on activities! Create, play, and imagine your way through the chilly days with fun projects and games designed to keep boredom away. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Friday, January 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-30 14:00:00 2026-01-30 15:00:00 America/New_York PA Day : Boredom Busters For ages 8 and up. Beat the winter blahs with creative, hands-on activities! Create, play, and imagine your way through the chilly days with fun projects and games designed to keep boredom away. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 8 and up. Beat the winter blahs with creative, hands-on activities! Create, play, and imagine your way through the chilly days with fun projects and games designed to keep boredom away.

This program requires free registration.

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: | Technology & Making |

TAGS: | PA Day |

Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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Explore & Play
Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6 and under. Drop in anytime between 2-4 p.m. to explore a variety of sensory stations designed to support early development through touch, sound, sight, and movement.
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 03, 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.
Cancelled
Teen Writers' Group
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK
Fri, Jan 09, 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.
Registration is now closed
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK
Fri, Jan 09, 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
Matins Francos
Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Enfants 5 ans et moins. Ce programme présente des histoires racontées de vive voix, accompagnées d’activités! Aucune inscription nécessaire.
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Jan 12, 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.
Play to Learn
Tue, Jan 13, 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, January 3 2026 at 9:00am
Digital Marketing Essentials - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 14, 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.
LEGO and Beyond
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 4 and up. Drop in for LEGO and other surprise building activities. Activities may include: marble runs, giant Jenga, straws/connectors, Magnatiles, Air Toobz, Chompsaw and more! Drop-in.
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 17, 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.
Caribbean & African Fusion: Dance Workshop for Kids
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 8 to 12. Register to take part in a dance workshop hosted by the African and Caribbean Students’ Association (ACSA). No experience necessary — open to all.
Registration opens Saturday, January 3 2026 at 9:00am
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Jan 19, 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.
Play to Learn
Tue, Jan 20, 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, January 3 2026 at 9:00am
Baby and Me
Wed, Jan 21, 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.
LEGO and Beyond
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 4 and up. Drop in for LEGO and other surprise building activities. Activities may include: marble runs, giant Jenga, straws/connectors, Magnatiles, Air Toobz, Chompsaw and more! Drop-in.
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED
Fri, Jan 23, 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
Fri, Jan 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 24, 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, Jan 26, 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.
Play to Learn
Tue, Jan 27, 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, January 3 2026 at 9:00am
Family Games Night - in celebration of Family Literacy Day
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For children of all ages. Join the fun with games that boost reading, storytelling, and problem-solving skills for all ages. Enjoy learning together and making memories! Drop-in.
Baby and Me
Wed, Jan 28, 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 & Talking Café - Indoor Nature Therapy
Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Enjoy a hands-on nature experience in the cozy warmth of the Library. This event is followed by a Talking Café with refreshments facilitated by Compassionate Communities Kingston.
Registration opens Saturday, January 17 2026 at 9:00am
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Jan 28, 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.
LEGO and Beyond
Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 4 and up. Drop in for LEGO and other surprise building activities. Activities may include: marble runs, giant Jenga, straws/connectors, Magnatiles, Air Toobz, Chompsaw and more! Drop-in.
PA Day : Boredom Busters
Fri, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 8 and up. Beat the winter blahs with creative, hands-on activities! Create, play, and imagine your way through the chilly days with fun projects and games designed to keep boredom away.
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