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STEM through the Seasons

June: Loom Beading

2026-06-15 18:00:00 2026-06-15 18:45:00 America/New_York STEM through the Seasons Ages 8-12. Celebrate the season with STEM challenges inspired by holidays and traditions. Today’s activities include beading and math patterns exploring Indigenous design and symmetry with Liv Rondeau Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Monday, June 15
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-15 18:00:00 2026-06-15 18:45:00 America/New_York STEM through the Seasons Ages 8-12. Celebrate the season with STEM challenges inspired by holidays and traditions. Today’s activities include beading and math patterns exploring Indigenous design and symmetry with Liv Rondeau Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 8-12. Celebrate the season with STEM challenges inspired by holidays and traditions. Today’s activities include beading and math patterns exploring Indigenous design and symmetry with Liv Rondeau

Liv Rondeau is a Kanyen’kehá:ka, Irish, and French-Canadian educator, beadwork artist, and owner of Flint & Maple. She will guide participants through the art of loom beading using pony beads for accessibility and ease for beginner learners, while exploring mathematical patterns, symmetry, and design principles in a hands-on and engaging learning experience.

Watch for upcoming STEM programs in our 'STEM Through the Seasons' series, inspired by holidays and traditions:

August 10: Summer Water Rockets

October 26: Pumpkin Science

December 21: Gingerbread Houses

This session is generously supported by the Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making |

TAGS: | NIHM |

Calvin Park Branch

Hours

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Upcoming events

Technology Tutors

Thu, Jun 04, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Science Quest: Machines on Mars

Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 8-12. Design and build a Mars-ready machine in this hands-on STEM program. Tackle real challenges and think like an engineer to explore the Red Planet! All supplies included.

This event is full

Sat, Jun 06, 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.

Stories in the Garden

Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 2 to 5. Join KFPL and KCHC’s Garden Liaison outside the Calvin Park Branch for stories, songs, and hands-on gardening fun! Tools provided. Registration is for the full 4 weeks.

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Jun 08, 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.

Technology Tutors

Tue, Jun 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Digital Marketing Essentials - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation

Tue, Jun 09, 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

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK

Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Technology Tutors

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Technology Tutors

Thu, Jun 11, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Roots & Remedies - Indigenous Teachings and Plant Science

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 8 to 12. Discover how plants grow & thrive while learning about sacred medicines and essential oils with guidance from an Indigenous leader. Create and take home your own smokeless smudge!

Technology Tutors

Sat, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Stories in the Garden

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

For ages 2 to 5. Join KFPL and KCHC’s Garden Liaison outside the Calvin Park Branch for stories, songs, and hands-on gardening fun! Tools provided. Registration is for the full 4 weeks.

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Jun 15, 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.

STEM through the Seasons - June: Loom Beading

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 8-12. Celebrate the season with STEM challenges inspired by holidays and traditions. Today’s activities include beading and math patterns exploring Indigenous design and symmetry with Liv Rondeau

Technology Tutors

Tue, Jun 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.

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK

Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

From the Ground Up: A Garden Workshop Series - Common Problems in the Garden

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Join us at the Calvin Park branch to learn how to design and maintain a successful vegetable garden, from the experts! Gardeners of all skill-levels are welcome.

Technology Tutors

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Aging Well & Talking Café - Beginning Genealogy

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Join Nancy Cutway of the Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society to learn the fundamentals of genealogy and begin your research journey.

Registration opens Saturday, June 6 2026 at 9:00am

Technology Tutors

Thu, Jun 18, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Stories in the Garden

Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

For ages 2 to 5. Join KFPL and KCHC’s Garden Liaison outside the Calvin Park Branch for stories, songs, and hands-on gardening fun! Tools provided. Registration is for the full 4 weeks.

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Jun 22, 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.

Technology Tutors

Tue, Jun 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Technology Tutors

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Café Franglish - with ACFOMI

Wed, Jun 24, 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.

Technology Tutors

Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Technology Tutors

Sat, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 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, Jun 29, 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.

Technology Tutors

Tue, Jun 30, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Technology Tutors

Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.

Technology Tutors

Thu, Jul 02, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.