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Celebrating Kingston Women

an International Women's Week event
2026-03-05 16:30:00 2026-03-05 19:30:00 America/New_York Celebrating Kingston Women Celebrate and uplift the achievements of women in our community at this vibrant evening of art, performances, and story sharing. Bring the whole family - kids' activities included. All are welcome! Central Branch - Meeting Room 4, Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2, Meeting Room 3

Thursday, March 05
4:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-05 16:30:00 2026-03-05 19:30:00 America/New_York Celebrating Kingston Women Celebrate and uplift the achievements of women in our community at this vibrant evening of art, performances, and story sharing. Bring the whole family - kids' activities included. All are welcome! Central Branch - Meeting Room 4, Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2, Meeting Room 3

Central Branch

Meeting Room 4, Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2, Meeting Room 3

Celebrate and uplift the achievements of women in our community at this vibrant evening of art, performances, and story sharing. Bring the whole family - kids' activities included. All are welcome!

Drop in to celebrate the achievements of women in our community at an inspiring evening of art, performances, and story sharing.

Refreshments will be served at 4:30 PM along with time to socialize and explore the art on display. There will be children's activities throughout the evening.

The main program begins at 5:30 PM and features musical and dance performances as well as Indigenous story sharing and drumming.

A quiet prayer room available for those observing Ramadan.

Presented in partnership with Kingston Interval House, Kingston Immigration Partnership, Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest, Trellis HIV Community Care, Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston, Sexual Assault Centre Kingston, Kingston Anti-Violence Advisory Council, and Resolve Counselling Services Canada.

Supported by the Kingston Frontenac Anti-Violence Coordinating Committee and the Friends of the Library.

Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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