Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Make the Boat Float with Connections Engineering Outreach

Virtual Program
2021-04-16 00:00:00 2021-04-16 23:59:00 America/New_York Make the Boat Float with Connections Engineering Outreach Ages 8-12. Beginning on April 16, visit our YouTube page to access the pre-recorded video and follow along with Queens Engineering Outreach as they make a boat that floats! YouTube -

Friday, April 16
All day

Add to Calendar 2021-04-16 00:00:00 2021-04-16 23:59:00 America/New_York Make the Boat Float with Connections Engineering Outreach Ages 8-12. Beginning on April 16, visit our YouTube page to access the pre-recorded video and follow along with Queens Engineering Outreach as they make a boat that floats! YouTube -

Ages 8-12. Beginning on April 16, visit our YouTube page to access the pre-recorded video and follow along with Queens Engineering Outreach as they make a boat that floats!

Watch the YouTube video to follow along and use the engineering design process to plan, build, test and fix a boat that can float.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfXc2W-xB6A

Suggested materials: scrap paper, any build/construction materials you can find at home (we always recommend using recycled materials!): tinfoil, popsicle sticks, scissors, tape, string, egg cartons, etc.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making |

TAGS: | |

In the Community
Hours
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

Sing & Stroll at City Park
Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Best for under 3 years. Dress for the outdoors, pack your stroller, wagon or walking shoes and meet us at City Park. We will stroll and sing some favourite tunes!
Sing & Stroll at City Park
Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Best for under 3 years. Dress for the outdoors, pack your stroller, wagon or walking shoes and meet us at City Park. We will stroll and sing some favourite tunes!
Kingston and Frontenac Community Services Fair
Wed, May 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Visit the KFPL booth to learn about our services, collections and programs, get a library card and sign out a book!
Touch a Truck
Wed, May 08, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
All ages. Join us at Sydenham Point for the annual Touch a Truck event! Enjoy educational info, kids’ activities, & of course, lots of big trucks & equipment to explore!
Sing & Stroll at City Park
Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Best for under 3 years. Dress for the outdoors, pack your stroller, wagon or walking shoes and meet us at City Park. We will stroll and sing some favourite tunes!
Science Rendezvous
Sat, May 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm
All ages. Interested in the Ice Age? Deep space? Robots? Brains? Climate? Learn, have fun and be inspired by the wonder and possibilities of science, technology and engineering at this free event!
Sing & Stroll at City Park
Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Best for under 3 years. Dress for the outdoors, pack your stroller, wagon or walking shoes and meet us at City Park. We will stroll and sing some favourite tunes!
Stories in the Park - Dunham Park
Tue, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Drop in! Bring a blanket and sunscreen and join us for stories, songs and plenty of fun. Bring along your child's TD Summer Reading Club notebook and log the books we read!
Stories in the Park - Greenwood Park
Wed, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Drop in! Join us for stories, songs & plenty of fun at Greenwood Park. Bring along your child's TD Summer Reading Club notebook to log the books we read!
Stories in the Square
Thu, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Drop in and join us for stories, songs & plenty of fun in the City Hall Amphitheatre in downtown Kingston. Don't forget your blanket & sunscreen!
KFPL at Frontenac Farmers Market
Fri, May 24, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Visit the KFPL booth at the Frontenac Farmers Market in Harrowsmith! Check out a book and learn about our programs from our fantastic staff!
Summer Kickoff Music Festival at Centennial Park
Sat, May 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fun for the whole family! Join KFPL in the kids zone for stories and songs at 4:30 & 5:30 p.m. Afterwards, come learn about KFPL's exciting summer lineup of reading clubs, performers and more!
See all events