Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

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 |

TAGS: | |

Calvin Park Branch

Phone: 613-549-8888

Hours


Upcoming events

Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn how to use KFPL's digital genealogical resources.

Thu, Jul 24, 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 beginner-level song each month.
This event is full

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. All supplies included. No experience necessary.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
For newborns and pre-walking babies. Join us each week for expert tips from a Family Health Educator on a new parenting topic, followed by a fun, themed outdoor storytime. Registration required.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 7-12. Join Kingston Symphony musicians for an interactive concert exploring the science of sound! Learn how orchestra instruments make music, then create your own with household materials.

Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Join us for two puppet performances, including Lucky Ducky, and a musical show. This event requires free tickets for all attendees (including infants and adults).

Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Tue, Aug 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, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. A Sandy Pines educator will teach participants about the wild animals in your neighbourhood through a series of interactive games and activities. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Explore climate change and build your own gas molecules! Then take part in a canister rocket experiment to see how a chemical reaction creates pressure to launch a rocket into the sky.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Design and cut your own custom Cricut stickers! Learn the basics, then create a unique set to take home. All materials provided.
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Register to attend five days of a music and reading hybrid program. Half hour beginner ukulele instruction included! Ukuleles available for borrowing, or bring your own.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 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.

Tue, Aug 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, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Register to attend five days of a music and reading hybrid program. Half hour beginner ukulele instruction included! Ukuleles available for borrowing, or bring your own.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 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

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Discover genetic engineering and build your own lifeform in this fun intro to bioengineering! In partnership with Queen's Genetically Engineered Machine (QGEM).
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Register to attend five days of a music and reading hybrid program. Half hour beginner ukulele instruction included! Ukuleles available for borrowing, or bring your own.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. An introductory workshop to immunology for children. Learn about antibodies and build your own! This program is in partnership with Queen's Genetically Engineered Machine (QGEM).
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Register to attend five days of a music and reading hybrid program. Half hour beginner ukulele instruction included! Ukuleles available for borrowing, or bring your own.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Cancelled
Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn the basics of navigating the library website and searching the catalogue.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Register to attend five days of a music and reading hybrid program. Half hour beginner ukulele instruction included! Ukuleles available for borrowing, or bring your own.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Learn how to design and craft with faux suede to create custom pieces that look and feel amazing. All materials provided. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 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, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 6+. Matatalab is a coding robot set that teaches kids computational thinking skills through playful building blocks. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, August 2 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
Ages 7-12. Join Kingston Symphony musicians for an interactive concert exploring the science of sound! Learn how orchestra instruments make music, then create your own with household materials.
Registration opens Saturday, August 9 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 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 beginner-level song each month.
Registration opens Saturday, August 9 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment.