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Registration opens:
May 23rd, 2026

From the Ground Up: A Garden Workshop Series

Common Problems in the Garden
2026-06-16 18:00:00 2026-06-16 19:30:00 America/New_York From the Ground Up: A Garden Workshop Series 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. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Tuesday, June 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-16 18:00:00 2026-06-16 19:30:00 America/New_York From the Ground Up: A Garden Workshop Series 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. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

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.

Do you have specific gardening griefs that pester you? At this session, learn how to identify common issues that can arise in the garden and strategies for how to solve them. Come grow with us!

In partnership with the 1000 Islands Master Gardeners. This program runs once a month from April through September.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning | Climate and Sustainability |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed
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Sat, May 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Play to Learn
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, May 20, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
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Thu, May 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Uke-Along - Lullabies and Goodnight
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
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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.
Roots and Shoots - Community Fair
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
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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.
This event is full
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Sat, May 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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English Conversation Circle
Mon, May 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
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Tue, May 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Municipal Election Candidate Information Session - with the City of Kingston
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Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Stories in the Garden
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
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English Conversation Circle
Mon, Jun 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
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Tue, Jun 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Jun 04, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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.
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 9:00am
English Conversation Circle
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Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.
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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.
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 9:00am
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