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NaNoWriMo
2019-11-04 19:00:00 2019-11-04 21:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo Central Branch

Monday, November 04
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-11-04 19:00:00 2019-11-04 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. Central Branch

Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather Space

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 this session on Monday November 4:

Come Write In!

Join us as we spend the night writing and working on our novels for National Novel Writing Month! Meet fellow writers, talk about your novel, and join in fun challenges. All experience levels welcome!  More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/425117184782047/

Additional sessions will be held at KFPL branches on:

  • Monday October 7 at Central: 2 - 4 PM
  • Monday October 28 at Calvin Park: 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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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours
Mon, Nov 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Rhythm & Rhyme
Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 3 and under. Through rhythm, rhyme and movement, children will naturally develop language and increase their ability to hear the smaller sounds in words.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Fri, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
Kingston Suzuki Music Association - Student Music Piano Recital
Fri, Nov 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Student Music Recital
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
Shout Sister! Sing-Along
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join Nancy from Shout Sister Choir to learn about the benefits of choral singing and to give it a try in a group of fellow beginners.
3D Printer Training
Sat, Nov 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
This small group workshop will provide you with the necessary skills to safely operate the library's Prusa 3D Printer.
Tone Deaf Graphic Score Composition Workshop - Tone Deaf Festival
Sun, Nov 17, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1
In this hands-on workshop, Kingston's Tone Deaf Festival invites youth to explore other ways of composing music... no musical knowledge necessary!
Baby and Me
Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Mon, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
Introduction to Fermented Foods with Pyramid Ferments - Constellations
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us for a primer in lacto-fermented foods led by Jenna Empey from Pyramid Ferments.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
Poet Laureate Mentorship: One-on-One Sessions
Tue, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
KFPL is looking for 6 poets interested in a 1-hour one-on-one mentorship session in November with Poet Laureate Jason Heroux. Minimum age is 14 years. Verse submission deadline is 5 pm on November 4
This event is full
LEGO My Library
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
KFPL Board Meeting
Wed, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Regular Board meeting 2019-09
Art Hive
Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Join us in the Create Space to make a variety of projects in a low-stress environment. Create as a group, or work on whatever interests you.
Play to Learn
Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
Rhythm & Rhyme
Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For ages 3 and under. Through rhythm, rhyme and movement, children will naturally develop language and increase their ability to hear the smaller sounds in words.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Fri, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
Armor Design and Fabrication Workshop - King Con Cosplay Committee
Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For adults, teens, and children (8+ with a caregiver). Learn the basics of armor creation for your next cosplay project in this workshop brought to you by the King Con Cosplay Committee.
Germaine Liu & Nicole Rampersaud Graphic Scores Performance - Tone Deaf Festival
Sun, Nov 24, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1
KFPL and Tone Deaf present an afternoon of experimental music and live improvisation responding to the "graphic scores" produced by youth at Tone Deaf & KFPL's "Graphic Scores Composition Workshop."
Baby and Me
Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
NaNoWriMo
Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Art Hive
Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Join us in the Create Space to make a variety of projects in a low-stress environment. Create as a group, or work on whatever interests you.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Tue, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
LEGO My Library
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
IGnite: Research Stories to Inspire Generations
Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Be inspired by engaging stories of discovery from researchers at Queen’s University. IGnite is accessible to anyone curious enough to attend - a spark to inspire families and the Kingston community.Register
Books and Beers: Best Books of 2019 - Books and Beers
Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
We're back at Tir Nan Og to discuss what have been our favourite books of the year.
Play to Learn
Thu, Nov 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Thu, Nov 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
Rhythm & Rhyme
Fri, Nov 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
For ages 3 and under. Through rhythm, rhyme and movement, children will naturally develop language and increase their ability to hear the smaller sounds in words.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Fri, Nov 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
Family Movie: Missing Link - P.A. Days
Fri, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:40pm
Meeting Room 1
For children of all ages. Follows an English adventurer who teams up with a lonely Bigfoot to find his distant relatives, the Yetis of the Himalayas. Rated PG. (Animated comedy.)
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Friends Book Shop November Sale
Sat, Nov 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Shop
Buy 1 Adult Book Bag, get 2 books FREE. Specially marked books are not included in the sale.
3D Printer Training
Sat, Nov 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
This small group workshop will provide you with the necessary skills to safely operate the library's Prusa 3D Printer.
3D Printer Training
Sat, Nov 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
This small group workshop will provide you with the necessary skills to safely operate the library's Prusa 3D Printer.
3D Printer Training
Sat, Nov 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
This small group workshop will provide you with the necessary skills to safely operate the library's Prusa 3D Printer.
Baby and Me
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
LEGO My Library
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.
Play to Learn
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Art Hive
Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Join us in the Create Space to make a variety of projects in a low-stress environment. Create as a group, or work on whatever interests you.
Rhythm & Rhyme
Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 3 and under. Through rhythm, rhyme and movement, children will naturally develop language and increase their ability to hear the smaller sounds in words.
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Drag Queen Storytime
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For children of all ages. Join drag entertainer Rowena Whey for an extra-special storytime where we will celebrate being true to yourself through songs and LGBTQ+ stories.
Registration opens Saturday, November 23 2019 at 9:00am
Baby and Me
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
LEGO My Library
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.
Art Hive
Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Join us in the Create Space to make a variety of projects in a low-stress environment. Create as a group, or work on whatever interests you.
New Adult Advisory Board Meeting
Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Monthly meeting of KFPL's New Adult Advisory Board (NAAB). The NAAB is currently accepting new members. Contact Graeme Langdon, Teen & New Adult Services, if you are interested in volunteering.
Play to Learn
Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Central Teen Advisory Group Meeting - Teen Advisory Group
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Monthly meeting for the Central branch Teen Advisory Group.
Rhythm & Rhyme
Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 3 and under. Through rhythm, rhyme and movement, children will naturally develop language and increase their ability to hear the smaller sounds in words.
Kingston Suzuki Music Association - Student Music Piano Recital
Fri, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Student Music Recital
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
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.
Horn Making Workshop - King Con Cosplay Committee
Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
For adults, teens, and children (8+ with a caregiver). Learn to make horns for your next cosplay costume in this workshop brought to you by the King Con Cosplay Committee.
Registration opens Friday, November 29 2019 at 9:00am
Art Hive
Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Join us in the Create Space to make a variety of projects in a low-stress environment. Create as a group, or work on whatever interests you.
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