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Let's Talk Science: Designing Life Workshop!

2025-08-12 18:30:00 2025-08-12 19:30:00 America/New_York Let's Talk Science: Designing Life Workshop! 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). Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 12
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-12 18:30:00 2025-08-12 19:30:00 America/New_York Let's Talk Science: Designing Life Workshop! 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). Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

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).

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.

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AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

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Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Wildlife Wonders with Sandy Pines
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.
This event is full
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.
Technology Tutors
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. 
Cricut Creates - Peel, Stick, Create: Cricut Stickers!
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.
This event is full
Uke Can Read
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.
English Conversation Circle
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.
Technology Tutors
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. 
Uke Can Read
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.
Improve your Digital Presence - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
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).
Uke Can Read
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.
Let's Talk Science: Antibody Designs!
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).
Uke Can Read
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Cancelled
Technology Help - Navigating the KFPL Website
Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn the basics of navigating the library website and searching the catalogue.
Uke Can Read
Fri, Aug 15, 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.
Technology Tutors
Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Cricut Creates - Faux Suede, Real Creativity: Design with Cricut
Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Learn how to design and craft with faux suede to create custom pieces that look and feel amazing. All materials provided. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Matatalab RoboQuest: Kids Coding Adventure - with Queen's Connections
Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Matatalab is a coding robot set that teaches kids computational thinking skills through playful building blocks. Registration required.
The Science of Sound - with the Kingston Symphony
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Registration opens Saturday, August 9 2025 at 9:00am
Uke-Along - Bubblegum Pop
Thu, Aug 21, 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, August 9 2025 at 9:00am
Technology Tutors
Fri, Aug 22, 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, Aug 25, 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, Aug 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Let's Talk Science: Glow Germs
Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Are your hands really clean? Learn about germs and test your hand-washing skills in this fun science program with Queen's Genetically Engineered Machine (QGEM).
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Aug 27, 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.
Technology Tutors
Fri, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Technology Tutors
Tue, Sep 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
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