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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.

Learn more about Let's Talk Science: Let's Talk Science

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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Thu, Sep 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Toddler Talk: Growing Together  - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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English Conversation Circle
Mon, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
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Tue, Sep 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Improve your Digital Presence - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Tue, Sep 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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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.
Toddler Talk: Growing Together  - a partnership with Midtown Kingston Health Home
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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For toddlers and their caregivers: Drop in weekly for helpful parenting insights from a Family Health Educator, followed by a lively, themed storytime. Come learn, connect, & play together!
Technology Tutors
Fri, Sep 12, 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, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
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Tue, Sep 16, 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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Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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.
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Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Mon, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
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Mon, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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