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Une ville, deux réalités / One City, Two Realities

2019-09-26 18:30:00 2019-09-26 20:30:00 America/New_York Une ville, deux réalités / One City, Two Realities Théme 2: La littérature et la poésie canadienne francophone et anglophone, Theme 2: Canadian Poetry and Literature - Francophone and Anglophone Central Branch - Meeting Room 1

Thursday, September 26
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-09-26 18:30:00 2019-09-26 20:30:00 America/New_York Une ville, deux réalités / One City, Two Realities Théme 2: La littérature et la poésie canadienne francophone et anglophone, Theme 2: Canadian Poetry and Literature - Francophone and Anglophone Central Branch - Meeting Room 1

Central Branch

Meeting Room 1

Théme 2: La littérature et la poésie canadienne francophone et anglophone, Theme 2: Canadian Poetry and Literature - Francophone and Anglophone

La littérature et la poésie francophone et anglophone canadienne / Canadian Anglophone and Francophone Literature and Poetry

Bianca Côté est née à Montréal, où elle a obtenu une maîtrise en études littéraires. Elle a publié quatre récits, dont Carnets d'une habituée, paru en 1998 et un recueil de poésie, Un mandala dans une benne à ordures (2015). Tour à tour réviseure, responsable de la production, correctrice d’épreuves et collaboratrice à la rédaction, elle a travaillé de nombreuses années dans le domaine de l’édition. Elle a également été agente de programme au Conseil des Arts du Canada. Depuis 2008, elle enseigne le français langue seconde au Collège militaire royal du Canada à Kingston.

Bianca Côté was born in Montreal where she obtained her Master’s in literary studies. She has published several stories including Carnets d'une habituée in 1998, and a book of poetry entitled Un mandala dans une benne à ordures (2015). Occasional editor, production manager, proofreader and copywriter, she has worked for many years in publishing. She has also been the Program officer for the Canada Council of Arts. Since 2008, she has been teaching French as a second language at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston

 

Eric Folsom est un poète de Kingston qui a longtemps été actif dans la communauté littéraire de la ville. Il a travaillé pendant plus de vingt ans en tant qu'assistant à la bibliothèque publique de Kingston Frontenac et a collaboré à la rédaction des petits magazines littéraires Next Exit and Quarry dans les années 80 et 90. Il a publié quatre recueils de poésie ; le plus récent "Le Loutre: A poetry Narrative", examine le Grand Dérangement de l’Acadie. Né aux États-Unis, il est venu à Montréal en 1969 en tant qu'étudiant à McGill. Il a appris à aimer la complexité du Canada et a la double citoyenneté depuis 1993.

Eric Folsom is a Kingston poet who has long been active in the city's literary community. He worked for more than twenty years as a Library Assistant at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, and helped edit the small literary magazines Next Exit and Quarry in the Eighties and Nineties. He has published four books of poetry, most recently "Le Loutre: a Poetry Narrative", which examines the Grand Dérangement of Acadia. Born in the United States, he came to Montréal in 1969 as student at McGill. He learned to love the complexity of Canada and has been a dual citizen since 1993.

Johanne Bénard est professeure au Département d’études françaises de l’Université Queen’s, où elle enseigne la littérature française et francophone du XXe siècle depuis 1989. Elle s’intéresse aussi à la littérature et au théâtre contemporain.

Johanne Bénard is a professor in the French Studies Department at Queen’s, where she teaches French and Francophone literature of the XXth century since 1989. She is also interested in contemporary literature and theatre.

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Upcoming events

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 2
Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!

Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary.

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Celebrate 100 years of Murney Tower Museum with a reading of "The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney." Enjoy crafts, snacks, and fun for all ages! Registration required.

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.

Cancelled
Mon, Sep 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Bring your crochet or knitting project and meet other yarn enthusiasts!

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Explore a wide variety of topics in this bi-weekly speakers' series for Older Adults. In partnership with Compassionate Communities Kingston.

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn how to use Hoopla and Kanopy- streaming services available with a KFPL library card

Sat, Sep 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Sat, Sep 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 8-14. Racialized & mixed-race youth can explore their identities and claim space in their communities through discussion & a creative activity with local poet Paul Akpomuje. All supplies included

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.

Mon, Sep 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!

Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Visit KFPL's Central Branch for this live-streamed webinar hosted by The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation as we head into September 30.

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary.
Registration opens Saturday, September 13 2025 at 9:00am

Rescheduled
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
New date Saturday, September 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Kingston Frontenac Public Library's New Adult Advisory Board presents a series of casual book discussion mixers. Just don't call it a book club!

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us for a joyful song circle that centres 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive voices. Everyone is welcome, including friends and allies. For ages 13+.

Sat, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Kingston Frontenac Public Library's New Adult Advisory Board presents a series of casual book discussion mixers. Just don't call it a book club!

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
This event is full

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Register for a hands-on info night on educational resources to help support your child’s success. Explore ways to integrate technology into teaching w/practical tools for both the classroom & home.
Registration opens Saturday, September 20 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!

Thu, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Learn how to get your business off the ground, how to register your business, make a business plan and more!Register

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of KFPL's New Adult Advisory Board (NAAB).

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
A welcoming space to learn new skills and connect with our community of fixers. Bring your broken items and learn how to fix them!

Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 5-8. Discover coding with BeeBots! Queen's Connections offers hands-on programming activities through guiding robots on fun adventures. Perfect for young kids to enjoy tech & problem-solving!
Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Bring your crochet or knitting project and meet other yarn enthusiasts!

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.

Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 2
Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!

Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ages 9-12. Get creative with hands-on craft projects and learn how to use the Cricut Maker to design your own custom water bottle sticker. All materials are provided; no prior experience is needed!
Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 9:00am