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Board Games and Chill

King Con 2020

Given all the excitement at King Con 2020, it's okay if you need to take a break! Join us in a cafe environment for casual drop-in board gaming, puzzles, and more.

Board Games and Chill will be located in the back corner of our Adult Fiction section.

Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

Upcoming events

Technology Tutors
Mon, May 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. 
Craft and Create
Mon, May 05, 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!
Faceless Dolls Workshop - Red Dress Day
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Crochet and Knit Circle - with YarnGK
Tue, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Bring your crochet or knitting project and meet other yarn enthusiasts!
Art of Illustration - Teens & Adults Edition!
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For teens and adults. Explore the art of picture book illustration. Discover techniques used by contemporary book illustrators, and unleash your inner artist!
This event is full
Robotics Club
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 9-12. Join Queen’s Connections to practice coding and engineering skills! Each week, tackle fun challenges with robots like Dash, Lego Spike, and more.
This event is full
Create Space Open House
Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
Technology Tutors
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Technology Help - Libby Overdrive
Thu, May 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn the basics of Libby Overdrive, KFPL's platform for eBooks.
Rescheduled
One Earth - Community Building and Neighbourhood Design
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Thursday, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn how to make simple changes to your community that will help the environment and increase interactions between neighbours.
Technology Tutors
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Vibrant Voices - A Song Circle for 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies
Sat, May 10, 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+.
Create Space Open House
Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
Technology Tutors
Mon, May 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. 
Craft and Create
Mon, May 12, 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!
Art of Illustration - Teens & Adults Edition!
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For teens and adults. Explore the art of picture book illustration. Discover techniques used by contemporary book illustrators, and unleash your inner artist!
This event is full
Robotics Club
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 9-12. Join Queen’s Connections to practice coding and engineering skills! Each week, tackle fun challenges with robots like Dash, Lego Spike, and more.
This event is full
Create Space Open House
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
Technology Tutors
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, May 14, 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.
One Earth - Community Building and Neighbourhood Design
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Learn how to make simple changes to your community that will help the environment and increase interactions between neighbours.
Technology Tutors
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Create Space Open House
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
Crochet and Knit Circle - with YarnGK
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Bring your crochet or knitting project and meet other yarn enthusiasts!
Create Space Open House
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
Technology Tutors
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Technology Help - PressReader and Cantook Station
Thu, May 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Join KFPL's tech tutors to learn about PressReader, an online platform available through KFPL which provides access to newspapers and magazines, and Cantook Station, KFPL's platform for French eBooks.
Registration opens Saturday, May 10 2025 at 9:00am
Technology Tutors
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Technology Tutors
Mon, May 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Craft and Create
Mon, May 26, 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!
Create Space Open House
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
Class Visit - CENTRAL - BOOKED
Wed, May 28, 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
Technology Tutors
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Cancelled
Exploring Entrepeneurship - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Thu, May 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Are you ready to explore entrepreneurship? Join Norman Musengimana from Kingston Economic Development to learn how to start your journey!
Make it Happen - Introduction to Abstract Painting
Thu, May 29, 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, May 17 2025 at 9:00am
PA Day: Birds of a Feather
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ages 8+. Craft whimsical papier-mâché birds with vibrant colors & intricate details. These handmade creations capture the beauty of real birds, perfect for decor or gifts. All supplies included.
Registration opens Saturday, May 17 2025 at 9:00am
PA Day : The Science of Sound - with the Kingston Symphony
Fri, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1
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, May 17 2025 at 9:00am
Technology Tutors
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Books and Beans - Memoirs
Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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!
Technology Tutors
Mon, Jun 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Craft and Create
Mon, Jun 02, 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!
Crochet and Knit Circle - with YarnGK
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Bring your crochet or knitting project and meet other yarn enthusiasts!
Create Space Open House
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.
Technology Tutors
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 
Business Basics - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Thu, Jun 05, 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
New Adult Advisory Board Meeting
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of KFPL's New Adult Advisory Board (NAAB).
Make it Happen - Crochet 101
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Learn the basics of crochet with Brandon Elderhorst from YarnGK. This program is designed for beginners. No experience necessary!
Registration opens Saturday, May 24 2025 at 9:00am
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