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Roots and Shoots

Community Fair

2026-05-23 11:00:00 2026-05-23 14:00:00 America/New_York Roots and Shoots Spring has sprung, and it's time to get our hands in the soil! Whether you have a green thumb or you've never touched a trowel, join us for a day dedicated to seeds, sprouts, and community spirit. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Saturday, May 23
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-23 11:00:00 2026-05-23 14:00:00 America/New_York Roots and Shoots Spring has sprung, and it's time to get our hands in the soil! Whether you have a green thumb or you've never touched a trowel, join us for a day dedicated to seeds, sprouts, and community spirit. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Spring has sprung, and it's time to get our hands in the soil! Whether you have a green thumb or you've never touched a trowel, join us for a day dedicated to seeds, sprouts, and community spirit.

KFPL's Kingston Youth Climate Council is proud to host the "Roots and Shoots" Community Fair. Join us along with Kingston Community Health Centres and 1000 Islands Master Gardeners to celebrate the official opening of the Calvin Park Community Garden and the joy of growing our own food and flowers. From planting your first seeds to enjoying a free community lunch, there's something for everyone.

In the Garden:

Join KCHC for a gardening workshop from 11:30-1:00 PM.

At the Library:

Enjoy a free lunch and garden giveaways in the library and gardening activities, face painting, and crafts in the courtyard.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Climate and Sustainability |

TAGS: | Sustainability | Garden |

Calvin Park Branch

Hours

About the branch

Upcoming events

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

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.

Technology Tutors

Wed, Apr 22, 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 - Balcony Gardens

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Discover balcony-friendly plants for food and beauty, and take some seedlings home! This event is followed by a Talking Café with refreshments facilitated by Compassionate Communities Kingston.

Bat Chat: Earth Day Edition

Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 6 to 12. Celebrate Earth Day with bat expert Matt Saunders! Discover amazing bat facts, sounds, and photos—plus bust some myths and learn why bats are vital to our planet.

Technology Tutors

Thu, Apr 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm

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

STEM Explorers: Science Magic!

Thu, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 6+. Discover the science behind magic! Kids will explore tricks using optical illusions & sleight of hand, with hands-on fun from library magic books. Ends with a mini magic show for families!

This event is full

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

Fri, Apr 24, 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.

Registration is now closed

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

Fri, Apr 24, 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.

Registration is now closed

Family Storytime

Sat, Apr 25, 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.

Technology Tutors

Sat, Apr 25, 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, Apr 27, 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, Apr 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Tue, Apr 28, 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.

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

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.

Technology Tutors

Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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, Apr 30, 9:00am - 1:00pm

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

STEM Explorers: Science Magic!

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 6+. Discover the science behind magic! Kids will explore tricks using optical illusions & sleight of hand, with hands-on fun from library magic books. Ends with a mini magic show for families!

This event is full

Sat, May 02, 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.

Technology Tutors

Sat, May 02, 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, May 04, 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, May 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Tue, May 05, 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.

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

Tue, May 05, 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

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

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.

Technology Tutors

Wed, May 06, 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, May 07, 9:00am - 1:00pm

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

STEM Explorers: Science Magic!

Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 6+. Discover the science behind magic! Kids will explore tricks using optical illusions & sleight of hand, with hands-on fun from library magic books. Ends with a mini magic show for families!

This event is full

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

Fri, May 08, 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.

This event is full

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK

Fri, May 08, 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.

Technology Tutors

Sat, May 09, 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, May 11, 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, May 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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.

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

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.

Technology Tutors

Wed, May 13, 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, May 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm

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

STEM Explorers: Science Magic!

Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 6+. Discover the science behind magic! Kids will explore tricks using optical illusions & sleight of hand, with hands-on fun from library magic books. Ends with a mini magic show for families!

This event is full

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK

Fri, May 15, 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, May 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

Technology Tutors

Sat, May 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Cancelled

English Conversation Cirlce

Mon, May 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.

Technology Tutors

Tue, May 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Tue, May 19, 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.

Technology Tutors

Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Conquer the Cube

Wed, May 20, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 6 to 9. Learn to solve the cube while exploring new techniques, speed-cubing, challenges, and cool tricks. Bring your own cube or use one we provide—no experience needed

Registration opens Saturday, April 25 2026 at 9:00am

Technology Tutors

Thu, May 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm

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

Uke-Along - Lullabies and Goodnight

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For graduates of Uke Can Do It and others with uke experience. Meet at the Calvin Park Branch to learn and play a new song each month.

Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 9:00am

Roots and Shoots - Community Fair

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Spring has sprung, and it's time to get our hands in the soil! Whether you have a green thumb or you've never touched a trowel, join us for a day dedicated to seeds, sprouts, and community spirit.

From the Ground Up: A Garden Workshop Series - Spacing, Watering, Mulching, and Interplanting

Sat, May 23, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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.

Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 9:00am

Technology Tutors

Sat, May 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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

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