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Make it Happen

Bicycle Maintenance with Cycle Kingston
2026-04-09 18:00:00 2026-04-09 19:30:00 America/New_York Make it Happen For ages 14 and up. Join us for a hands-on tune-up and repair workshop with Cycle Kingston. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Thursday, April 09
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-09 18:00:00 2026-04-09 19:30:00 America/New_York Make it Happen For ages 14 and up. Join us for a hands-on tune-up and repair workshop with Cycle Kingston. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

For ages 14 and up. Join us for a hands-on tune-up and repair workshop with Cycle Kingston.

Cycle Kingston will demonstrate how to get your bike ready for spring and repair/relace a flat tire. Attendees are welcome to bring in a bike wheel with a tire on it. Cycle Kingston can help remove the wheel outside the Library if needed.

About Cycle Kingston

Cycle Kingston is a grassroots, registered Canadian charity whose mandate is to promote safe cycling in Kingston, Ontario, through education and public outreach initiatives, for the ride of your life!

Make It Happen is a bi-weekly program that brings community experts into the Library to teach useful hands-on skills. No previous experience necessary. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

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

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
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Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Meeting Room 2
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
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Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
For ages 3 and under. Through rhythm, rhyme and movement, children will naturally develop language and increase their ability to hear the smaller sounds in words.
Kingston Writers Collective
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Join the Writers Collective of Canada to engage in creative writing exercises and connect with other writers in the community!
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Friends of the Library Create Space
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!
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Meeting Room 2
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Art of Illustration
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For ages 8 - 13. Explore the art of picture book illustration. Discover techniques used by contemporary book illustrators, and unleash your inner artist!
Technology Tutors
Wed, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
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Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
Technology Tutors
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Rhythm & Rhyme
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For ages 3 and under. Through rhythm, rhyme and movement, children will naturally develop language and increase their ability to hear the smaller sounds in words.
Kingston Writers Collective
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Join the Writers Collective of Canada to engage in creative writing exercises and connect with other writers in the community!
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Meeting Room 1
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Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!
Art of Illustration
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
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