Family Storytime

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.

Caribbean & African Fusion: Dance Workshop for Kids

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

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.

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.

Registration is now closed

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

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.

Family Games Night - in celebration of Family Literacy Day

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.

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.

Aging Well & Talking Café - Indoor Nature Therapy

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.

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.

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.

Family Storytime

Sat, Jan 31, 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.

Mon, Feb 02, 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.

Tue, Feb 03, 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.

Wed, Feb 04, 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.

Thu, Feb 05, 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.

Matins Francos

Sat, Feb 07, 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.

Collage & Community: Celebrating Black Histories and Futures - with Alyssa Vernon of the Queer Collage Collective

Mon, Feb 09, 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.

Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 8–12. Celebrate Black Histories and Futures with local Black artist Alyssa Vernon. We’ll read Africville by Shauntay Grant, then create mini-collages inspired by the story. All materials supplied

Registration opens Saturday, January 31 2026 at 9:00am

Digital Marketing Essentials - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation

Tue, Feb 10, 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.

Tue, Feb 10, 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

Wed, Feb 11, 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.