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Art Hive

Virtual Program
2020-11-27 00:00:00 2020-11-27 23:59:00 America/New_York Art Hive Join Lori on Youtube each week for a new art/craft idea that you can do at home or in our Create Space. YouTube

Friday, November 27
All day

Add to Calendar 2020-11-27 00:00:00 2020-11-27 23:59:00 America/New_York Art Hive Join Lori on Youtube each week for a new art/craft idea that you can do at home or in our Create Space. YouTube

Join Lori on Youtube each week for a new art/craft idea that you can do at home or in our Create Space.

For teens and adults. Discover a range of art projects inspired by our Create Space and the world around us. Lori demonstrates fun art/craft project ideas every Friday on our Youtube channel - our full Art Hive playlist includes all of our summer/fall  episodes. 

Some projects can be made at home with limited equipment and materials, while other projects can be made in our Create space using our Cricut and sewing machines. Our Create Space is now open by appointment.

November 20  Easy Holiday Cards you can make from materials at home 

November 27 Make Special Holiday Cards to give that personal touch!

December 4 Make two holiday hanging ornaments inspired by nature

December 11 Make a beautiful tree ornament out of twine!

December 18 Discover our Janome Embroidery Machine! (Available in our Create Space in 2021.)

In the Community
Hours
Mon, Nov 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Nov 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sun, Nov 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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About the branch

KFPL often has events and program "in the community," outside of the library branches. Look in the description of the program for more information about where it is located.

Upcoming events

Play Break - Virtual Program
Wed, Nov 25, All day
For ages 2 and up. Jump, skip, hop and more in this active program. Through play-based activities, children will develop their physical confidence.
Rhythm & Rhyme "A" - Live Online Event
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
In It to Win It: Virtual Tutoring and Homework Drop-In - Live Online Event
Wed, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
“In It to Win It” is a fun and welcoming virtual tutoring and homework drop-in facilitated for and by Kingston and Frontenac teens.
Magical Read-Aloud - Live Online Event
Wed, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom A
For ages 5 and up. Join Kathy as she reads from an adventure series that will take you from the Cretaceous period (dinosaurs!) to Japan.
New Adult Advisory Board Meeting - Live Online Event
Wed, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom B
Monthly meeting of KFPL's New Adult Advisory Board (NAAB).
L’heure du conte en français / French Storytime - Programme virtuel / Virtual Program
Thu, Nov 26, All day
Recevez une vidéo de L’heure du conte en français à chaque semaine! Ce programme présente des histoires racontées de vive voix, accompagnées de chansons, de comptines, et d’activités en nature!Register
Coder Dojo - Virtual Program
Thu, Nov 26, All day
For ages 10 to adult. Join Lori on Youtube as she guides participants through basic coding skills to create a website using HTML and CSS. No registration required.
Rhythm & Rhyme "B" - Live Online Event
Thu, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
Jo Nesbo: The Kingdom - One Page Virtual Literary Series
Thu, Nov 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Prolific Norwegian crime novelist, Jo Nesbo discusses his new novel - an evocative psychological thriller filled with fraternal envy. Register
Poet Laureate One-on-One Mentorship Session - Live Online Event
Thu, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom B
KFPL is looking for 6 poets interested in an hour-long one-on-one online mentorship session this fall with Poet Laureate Jason Heroux.
This event is full
Author Interview with Sheung-King - One Page Virtual Literary Series
Thu, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join Markham Public Library as we interview author Sheung-King about his debut novel, You are Eating an Orange. You are Naked.Register
Word on the Street Fall Reading Series: Desmond Cole - One Page Virtual Literary Series
Thu, Nov 26, 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Join Lethbridge Public library for an author interview with Desmond Cole, as we discuss his book: The Skin We’re In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power.Register
Art Hive - Virtual Program
Fri, Nov 27, All day
Join Lori on Youtube each week for a new art/craft idea that you can do at home or in our Create Space.
Canceled
Family Storytime - Live Online Event
Sat, Nov 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Friendship Author Visit: Ted Staunton & Heather O’Connor - One Page Virtual Literary Series
Sat, Nov 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ajax Public Library and The One Page Virtual Literary Festival will be presenting this uplifting event! Register
Poet Laureate One-on-One Mentorship Session - Live Online Event
Sat, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Zoom B
KFPL is looking for 6 poets interested in an hour-long one-on-one online mentorship session this fall with Poet Laureate Jason Heroux.
This event is full
Storytime Express - Virtual Program
Sun, Nov 29, All day
Storytime Express will bring a taste of our favourite children's programs to you by video each week. Open full program details to register!Register
Trek the Akshayuk Pass - Virtual Program
Mon, Nov 30, All day
Join Lola Reid Allin - photographer and adventurer - on a trek through Nunavut's Akshayuk Pass! We'll share weekly photos and travel memoir excerpts via Instagram. #TrekTheAkshayuk
Hello! Bonjour! - Virtual Program
Mon, Nov 30, All day
For ages 3 and up. Learn French words through story, song or rhyme in these short videos.
Baby and Me "A" - Live Online Event
Mon, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
Grownup Storytime - Live Online Event
Mon, Nov 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom A
Grownup Storytime is back, now in digital form until in-person programs resume. Relax at home and listen to a couple of short readings over Zoom -- short stories, essays, articles, and excerpts.
Wimpy Kid - Deep End Book Release Party (Test) - Live Online Event
Mon, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom B
For ages 7 and up
Tween Photography Tips - Live Online Event
Mon, Nov 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Zoom A
For ages 10 to 14. Watch Meredith's photography tips and tricks on YouTube, then join like-minded tweens on Zoom to share your own artwork and adventures.
Poet Laureate One-on-One Mentorship Session - Live Online Event
Tue, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom B
KFPL is looking for 6 poets interested in an hour-long one-on-one online mentorship session this fall with Poet Laureate Jason Heroux.
This event is full
Play Break - Virtual Program
Wed, Dec 02, All day
For ages 2 and up. Jump, skip, hop and more in this active program. Through play-based activities, children will develop their physical confidence.
Rhythm & Rhyme "A" - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
In It to Win It: Virtual Tutoring and Homework Drop-In - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
“In It to Win It” is a fun and welcoming virtual tutoring and homework drop-in facilitated for and by Kingston and Frontenac teens.
Magical Read-Aloud - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom A
For ages 5 and up. Join Kathy as she reads from an adventure series that will take you from the Cretaceous period (dinosaurs!) to Japan.
Book Chat - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Book Chat is a monthly online discussion mixer for new adults and adults who like to read.
Canceled
L’heure du conte en français / French Storytime - Programme virtuel / Virtual Program
Thu, Dec 03, All day
Recevez une vidéo de L’heure du conte en français à chaque semaine! Ce programme présente des histoires racontées de vive voix, accompagnées de chansons, de comptines, et d’activités en nature!
Rhythm & Rhyme "B" - Live Online Event
Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
Climate Emergency Workshop 2: What Can We Do? - Live Online Event
Thu, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
What is Kingston’s plan for climate action? What can each of us do to address the climate crisis at home, at work and beyond? Unite with others to act for the climate in this second of two workshops.
Poet Laureate One-on-One Mentorship Session - Live Online Event
Thu, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom B
KFPL is looking for 6 poets interested in an hour-long one-on-one online mentorship session this fall with Poet Laureate Jason Heroux.
This event is full
Lisa Ray and Deepa Mehta: Close to the Bone - One Page Virtual Literary Series
Thu, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lisa Ray’s moving and frank memoir, Close to the Bone, and talks with famed Indo-Canadian film director and screenwriter, Deepa Mehta, about her book: Volume One of Her Life So Far. Register
Ask the Author: Ian Hamilton - One Page Virtual Literary Series
Thu, Dec 03, 8:00pm - 8:20pm
Speak with author Ian Hamilton about the writing process.Register
Art Hive - Virtual Program
Fri, Dec 04, All day
Join Lori on Youtube each week for a new art/craft idea that you can do at home or in our Create Space.
Canceled
Family Storytime - Live Online Event
Sat, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Poet Laureate One-on-One Mentorship Session - Live Online Event
Sat, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Zoom B
KFPL is looking for 6 poets interested in an hour-long one-on-one online mentorship session this fall with Poet Laureate Jason Heroux.
This event is full
Storytime Express - Virtual Program
Sun, Dec 06, All day
Storytime Express will bring a taste of our favourite children's programs to you by video each week. Open full program details to register!Register
Trek the Akshayuk Pass - Virtual Program
Mon, Dec 07, All day
Join Lola Reid Allin - photographer and adventurer - on a trek through Nunavut's Akshayuk Pass! We'll share weekly photos and travel memoir excerpts via Instagram. #TrekTheAkshayuk
Hello! Bonjour! - Virtual Program
Mon, Dec 07, All day
For ages 3 and up. Learn French words through story, song or rhyme in these short videos.
Baby and Me "A" - Live Online Event
Mon, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
Grownup Storytime - Live Online Event
Mon, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom A
Grownup Storytime is back, now in digital form until in-person programs resume. Relax at home and listen to a couple of short readings over Zoom -- short stories, essays, articles, and excerpts.
Tween Photography Tips - Live Online Event
Mon, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Zoom A
For ages 10 to 14. Watch Meredith's photography tips and tricks on YouTube, then join like-minded tweens on Zoom to share your own artwork and adventures.
Play Break - Virtual Program
Wed, Dec 09, All day
For ages 2 and up. Jump, skip, hop and more in this active program. Through play-based activities, children will develop their physical confidence.
Rhythm & Rhyme "A" - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
In It to Win It: Virtual Tutoring and Homework Drop-In - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
“In It to Win It” is a fun and welcoming virtual tutoring and homework drop-in facilitated for and by Kingston and Frontenac teens.
Magical Read-Aloud - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom A
For ages 5 and up. Join Kathy as she reads from an adventure series that will take you from the Cretaceous period (dinosaurs!) to Japan.
Canceled
L’heure du conte en français / French Storytime - Programme virtuel / Virtual Program
Thu, Dec 10, All day
Recevez une vidéo de L’heure du conte en français à chaque semaine! Ce programme présente des histoires racontées de vive voix, accompagnées de chansons, de comptines, et d’activités en nature!
Coder Dojo - Virtual Program
Thu, Dec 10, All day
For ages 10 to adult. Join Lori on Youtube as she guides participants through basic coding skills to create a website using HTML and CSS. No registration required.
Rhythm & Rhyme "B" - Live Online Event
Thu, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
Write On Sydenham Writers Group - Live Online Event
Thu, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom A
Write On returns, online through Zoom! Jean Rae Baxter hosts a monthly meeting of area writers 18 and older. Share your work and exchange constructive criticism and helpful suggestions. Limited space.
Registration opens Saturday, December 5 2020 at 9:00am
Samantha Irby and Garvia Bailey: Wow, No Thank You - One Page Virtual Literary Series
Thu, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Samantha Irby discusses Wow, No Thank You with Garvia Bailey and shows us how to laugh through all the chaos.Register
Word on the Street Fall Reading Series: Shari Lapena - One Page Virtual Literary Series
Thu, Dec 10, 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Lethbridge Public Library will be hosting New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena.Register
Art Hive - Virtual Program
Fri, Dec 11, All day
Join Lori on Youtube each week for a new art/craft idea that you can do at home or in our Create Space.
Canceled
Family Storytime - Live Online Event
Sat, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Scientists in Situ - Candy Chemistry Workshop - Live Online Event
Sat, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
For ages 4-8 years. Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles. Register for the free kit and online workshop.
Registration opens Saturday, November 28 2020 at 9:00am
Gail Bowen: An Afternoon with Joanne Kilbourn - One Page Virtual Literary Series
Sat, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join in for a virtual reading with Regina’s own Gail Bowen.Register
Scientists in Situ - Candy Chemistry Workshop - Live Online Event
Sat, Dec 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
For ages 9-12 years. Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles. Register for the free kit and online workshop.
Registration opens Saturday, November 28 2020 at 9:00am
Storytime Express - Virtual Program
Sun, Dec 13, All day
Storytime Express will bring a taste of our favourite children's programs to you by video each week. Open full program details to register!Register
Trek the Akshayuk Pass - Virtual Program
Mon, Dec 14, All day
Join Lola Allin - photographer and adventurer - on a trek through Nunavut's Akshayuk Pass! We'll share weekly photos and travel memoir excerpts via Instagram.
Baby and Me "A" - Live Online Event
Mon, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
Grownup Storytime - Live Online Event
Mon, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom A
Grownup Storytime is back, now in digital form until in-person programs resume. Relax at home and listen to a couple of short readings over Zoom -- short stories, essays, articles, and excerpts.
Tween Photography Tips - Live Online Event
Mon, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Zoom A
For ages 10 to 14. Watch Meredith's photography tips and tricks on YouTube, then join like-minded tweens on Zoom to share your own artwork and adventures.
Teen Advisory Group Meeting - Live Online Event
Mon, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom B
Monthly meeting of the Teen Advisory Group. Members develop and deliver library programs for fellow teens and assist with other library business as it arises.
Play Break - Virtual Program
Wed, Dec 16, All day
For ages 2 and up. Jump, skip, hop and more in this active program. Through play-based activities, children will develop their physical confidence.
Rhythm & Rhyme "A" - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
In It to Win It: Virtual Tutoring and Homework Drop-In - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
“In It to Win It” is a fun and welcoming virtual tutoring and homework drop-in facilitated for and by Kingston and Frontenac teens.
Magical Read-Aloud - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom A
For ages 5 and up. Join Kathy as she reads from an adventure series that will take you from the Cretaceous period (dinosaurs!) to Japan.
Book Chat - Live Online Event
Wed, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zoom B
Book Chat is a monthly online discussion mixer for new adults and adults who like to read.
L’heure du conte en français / French Storytime - Programme virtuel / Virtual Program
Thu, Dec 17, All day
Recevez une vidéo de L’heure du conte en français à chaque semaine! Ce programme présente des histoires racontées de vive voix, accompagnées de chansons, de comptines, et d’activités en nature!Register
Rhythm & Rhyme "B" - Live Online Event
Thu, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Zoom A
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.
Art Hive - Virtual Program
Fri, Dec 18, All day
Join Lori on Youtube each week for a new art/craft idea that you can do at home or in our Create Space.
Canceled
Family Storytime - Live Online Event
Sat, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Canceled
In It to Win It: Virtual Tutoring and Homework Drop-In - Live Online Event
Tue, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
“In It to Win It” is a fun and welcoming virtual tutoring and homework drop-in facilitated for and by Kingston and Frontenac teens.
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