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NaNoWriMo

2019-10-28 19:00:00 2019-10-28 21:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo November is National Novel Writing Month. Come meet up with fellow writers and get a little work done in a fun, free supportive space with WiFi and outlets. For teens and adults. Drop in, no cost. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Monday, October 28
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-10-28 19:00:00 2019-10-28 21:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo November is National Novel Writing Month. Come meet up with fellow writers and get a little work done in a fun, free supportive space with WiFi and outlets. For teens and adults. Drop in, no cost. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

November is National Novel Writing Month. Come meet up with fellow writers and get a little work done in a fun, free supportive space with WiFi and outlets. For teens and adults. Drop in, no cost.

KFPL is partnering with Kingston NaNoWriMo to offer free space for anyone participating in the annual nation-wide challenge to write 50,000 words during National Novel Writing Month. Come meet with fellow participants and get a little work done in a fun, free, supportive space, with WiFi, outlets and possibly snacks. Drop in for adults and teens, no registration required, no cost.

At the Monday October 28 session:

Tools for Storytelling: Viewpoint, Tense and Prose

Have you always wanted to write a novel, but you weren't sure where to start? In our Preptober workshop series, we'll give you tangible tools and advice to teach you how to write a novel, just in time for you to participate in National Novel Writing Month this November!

Many of us have no difficulty coming up with great stories; the challenge we face is how to tell that story in the most effective way so that we can fulfill that story’s potential. In this workshop, we’ll discuss some of the tools that you can use, to tell the truth at the heart of your story, and how to use those tools in a way that pulls your reader in.  More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/555277878561496/

Additional sessions will be held at KFPL branches on:

  • Monday November 4 at Central: 7 - 9 PM
  • Monday November 11 at Isabel Turner: 7 - 9 PM
  • Monday November 18 at Calvin Park: 2 - 4 PM
  • Monday November 25 at Central: 2 - 4 PM

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Public Meeting and Events |

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Calvin Park Branch

Phone: 613-549-8888

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Sat, Oct 04, 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.

Mon, Oct 06, 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.

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For teens. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. Join KFPL as a teen volunteer for the Kingston Youth Climate Council.

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 6 and up. A weekly program for young zoologists! Discover a new, unusual creature each week through fun facts, games, and creative art activities. Registration is for the full 6 weeks.
This event is full

Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
For ages 8 and up. Craft a tiny dragon, dinosaur, shark, or any wild creature with a HUGE mouth! Give that clothespin a pinch to see what it's hiding inside! All materials supplied.

Sat, Oct 11, 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.

Tue, Oct 14, 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.

Tue, Oct 14, 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

Wed, Oct 15, 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Prepare yourself for winter driving by attending this presentation by Lisa Lapierre from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. In partnership with Compassionate Communities Kingston.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 6 and up. A weekly program for young zoologists! Discover a new, unusual creature each week through fun facts, games, and creative art activities. Registration is for the full 6 weeks.
This event is full

Fri, Oct 17, 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

Sat, Oct 18, 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.

Mon, Oct 20, 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.

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
For ages 6 and up. Primary school children will pair with a local older adult to paint their portrait. All supplies included. This registration is for primary schoolers.
Registration opens Saturday, October 4 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 65+. Primary school children will pair with a local older adult to paint their portrait. All supplies included. This registration is for older adults.
Registration opens Saturday, October 4 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For teens. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. Join KFPL as a teen volunteer for the Kingston Youth Climate Council.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Join community members and H'Art Centre, Extend-a-Family and New Leaf participants for an inclusive, engaging, sensory story time experience suitable for all ages.

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

Sat, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Learn coding and programming to control the actions of your smart robot with lights, sound, sensors and wheels. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, October 18 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 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.

Fri, Oct 31, 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

Fri, Oct 31, 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.
This event is full

Sat, Nov 01, 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.

Mon, Nov 03, 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.

Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For ages 8 to 12. Start with 6 worms—then grow your colony! Discover how they turn scraps into soil, multiply fast, and why responsible care matters. Start up materials provided.
Registration opens Saturday, October 25 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Registration opens Saturday, October 25 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
For teens. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. Join KFPL as a teen volunteer for the Kingston Youth Climate Council.