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Get Ready for Pride!
2026-06-11 17:30:00 2026-06-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Get Ready for Pride! Get ready for Kingston Pride! Join us for a creative, hands-on prep session before the festival. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Thursday, June 11
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 17:30:00 2026-06-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Get Ready for Pride! Get ready for Kingston Pride! Join us for a creative, hands-on prep session before the festival. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Get ready for Kingston Pride! Join us for a creative, hands-on prep session before the festival.

Join Kingston Pride, for a creative, community-centered evening to help you get ready for Pride! Stop by to make signs, decorate clothing or accessories, and connect with others before the big day! Supplies will be available, and community groups will be present to share information and celebrate together. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

TAGS: | Pride | Kingston Pride |

Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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We're closed Sunday May 17
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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Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Meeting Room 2
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Friends of the Library Gather Space
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Central Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
Get Ready for Pride!
Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Get ready for Kingston Pride! Join us for a creative, hands-on prep session before the festival.
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