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Registration opens:
February 14th, 2026

Black History Month: Galaxy Macramé Keychains

with Registered Psychotherapist Bria Wannamaker
2026-02-28 14:00:00 2026-02-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month: Galaxy Macramé Keychains For ages 8 to 12. Celebrate Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, with a hands-on workshop! Create galaxy-themed macramé keychains inspired by her journey. All materials provided. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Saturday, February 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-28 14:00:00 2026-02-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month: Galaxy Macramé Keychains For ages 8 to 12. Celebrate Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, with a hands-on workshop! Create galaxy-themed macramé keychains inspired by her journey. All materials provided. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 8 to 12. Celebrate Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, with a hands-on workshop! Create galaxy-themed macramé keychains inspired by her journey. All materials provided.

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: | Culture & Heritage | Arts & Entertainment |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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Wed, Jan 28, 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.
Aging Well & Talking Café - Indoor Nature Therapy
Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
LEGO and Beyond
Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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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.
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Fri, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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.
English Conversation Circle
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.
Play to Learn
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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.
Baby and Me
Wed, Feb 04, 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.
LEGO and Beyond
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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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.
English Conversation Circle
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.
Collage & Community: Celebrating Black Histories and Futures - with Alyssa Vernon of the Queer Collage Collective
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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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
Play to Learn
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.
Digital Marketing Essentials - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
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
Baby and Me
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
LEGO and Beyond
Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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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.
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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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.
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Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED
Fri, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
This event is full
Family Storytime - with Ruthy's Reading Room
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Play to Learn
Tue, Feb 17, 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.
Baby and Me
Wed, Feb 18, 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.
LEGO and Beyond
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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.
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK
Fri, Feb 20, 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.
Class Visit- CALVIN PARK
Fri, Feb 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Family Storytime
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For children of all ages. Enjoy songs, stories, and cultural fun for the whole family! Drop-in.
English Conversation Circle
Mon, Feb 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Registration opens Saturday, February 14 2026 at 9:00am
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
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Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
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Registration opens Saturday, February 14 2026 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Sat, Feb 28, 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.
Black History Month: Galaxy Macramé Keychains - with Registered Psychotherapist Bria Wannamaker
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 8 to 12. Celebrate Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, with a hands-on workshop! Create galaxy-themed macramé keychains inspired by her journey. All materials provided.
Registration opens Saturday, February 14 2026 at 9:00am
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