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Let's Chat: Conversations with Newcomer Youth
2022-06-25 14:00:00 2022-06-25 16:00:00 America/New_York Let's Chat: Conversations with Newcomer Youth Join newcomer youth from Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA) for an afternoon of one-on-one discussions. Connect with youth speakers for a half-hour to hear their stories. Calvin Park Branch -

Saturday, June 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-25 14:00:00 2022-06-25 16:00:00 America/New_York Let's Chat: Conversations with Newcomer Youth Join newcomer youth from Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA) for an afternoon of one-on-one discussions. Connect with youth speakers for a half-hour to hear their stories. Calvin Park Branch -

Join newcomer youth from Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA) for an afternoon of one-on-one discussions. Connect with youth speakers for a half-hour to hear their stories.

In this event, community members can come and chat with newcomer youth for a set period of time to listen to their interests and experiences. This event aims to encourage community members to connect with and learn from one another.
 
The event will take place outside of the Calvin Park Branch. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors.

This is a drop-in event.

Did you know? June 20 is World Refugee Day. This day celebrates people who have fled their home countries to escape persecution and/or conflict. To learn more, visit the UN Refugee Agency's website.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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Registration is now closed
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This event is full
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The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
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Registration is now closed
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The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
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The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
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Registration is now closed
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The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
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The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
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The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
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The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room
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