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Registration opens:
July 04th, 2026

Reading Buddies: Discover & Decode
2026-07-20 10:00:00 2026-07-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies: Discover & Decode For Grades 1 through 3. Paired reading with decodable nonfiction and hands-on activities to build phonics and explore fun topics! Isabel Turner Branch - Maple

Monday, July 20
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-20 10:00:00 2026-07-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies: Discover & Decode For Grades 1 through 3. Paired reading with decodable nonfiction and hands-on activities to build phonics and explore fun topics! Isabel Turner Branch - Maple

For Grades 1 through 3. Paired reading with decodable nonfiction and hands-on activities to build phonics and explore fun topics!

A phonics-based program for kids who need reading support. Each child is paired with a trained buddy to read decodable nonfiction books and explore fun topics like animals and space—plus hands-on activities to bring learning to life!

Registration is for the four days: July 20-23.

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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Isabel Turner Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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Mon, Jun 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 Closed
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Class Visit- ISABEL TURNER BOOKED
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maple
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Isabel Turner Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
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Class Visit- ISABEL TURNER BOOKED
Fri, Jun 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Isabel Turner Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
Technology Tutors
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Technology Tutors
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Library After Hours - Summer Kick-Off Party for Teens
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Birch,Maple
Join us after hours for pizza, snacks, and activities planned by our teen volunteers!
Live @ the Library: Kingston Frontenac Music Together
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Maple
Ages 0-6. Register for 45 minutes of music and movement with Christina from Kingston Frontenac Music Together! Enjoy singing and dancing—bring a blanket and your favourite stuffy.
Technology Tutors
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Growing Together: Seeds, Land & Bees
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maple
Ages 6-12. Register for a hands-on program exploring how plants and pollinators support our world—plant seeds, engage with Indigenous plant knowledge, and discover the important role of bees.
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 9:00am
All Kinds of Minds
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Maple
Join KFPL and the Queen's University Autism Awareness Society for a joyful, hands-on program celebrating how everyone’s brain works a little differently! Drop in.
Technology Tutors
Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Technology Tutors
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Making Miniatures
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maple
For ages 9-12. Get creative by designing and building miniature worlds and objects with simple materials—no experience needed, just imagination. All supplies included.
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 9:00am
Live @ the Library: Safari Adventure
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maple
Ages 4+. Join us on safari and meet a variety of exotic creatures from around the globe, including a Savannah cat! Bring your camera!
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 9:00am
Strings & Scribbles // Cordes et Gribouillis
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
All ages. Enjoy a magical bilingual storytime with hand-drawn stories and mesmerizing string art that makes each tale come alive! Just drop in—no registration needed.
Growing Together: Seeds, Land & Bees
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maple
Ages 6-12. Register for a hands-on program exploring how plants and pollinators support our world—plant seeds, engage with Indigenous plant knowledge, and discover the important role of bees.
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 9:00am
Technology Tutors
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Technology Tutors
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Uke-Along - Broadway Away
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Maple
For graduates of Uke Can Do It and others with uke experience. Meet at the Isabel Turner Branch to learn and play a new song each month.
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 9:00am
Making Miniatures
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maple
For ages 9-12. Get creative by designing and building miniature worlds and objects with simple materials—no experience needed, just imagination. All supplies included.
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Party!
Sat, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Maple
Join us for a reading party (readathon-style) for a chance to catch up on your summer reading and crush your goals. The first 50 registrants will receive a FREE beverage from Anita Coffee.
Reading Buddies: Discover & Decode
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maple
For Grades 1 through 3. Paired reading with decodable nonfiction and hands-on activities to build phonics and explore fun topics!
Registration opens Saturday, July 4 2026 at 9:00am
Growing Together: Seeds, Land & Bees
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maple
Ages 6-12. Register for a hands-on program exploring how plants and pollinators support our world—plant seeds, engage with Indigenous plant knowledge, and discover the important role of bees.
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 9:00am
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