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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

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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

Hours

About the branch

Upcoming events

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.

Words on Walls - An Evening with Britta Badour

Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Come celebrate the unveiling of a poetry mural by Britta Badour! Poetry readings, door prizes, and appetizers by Lala Masala.

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK BOOKED

Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

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.

Art of Illustration

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 8-13. Explore the art of picture book illustration. Discover techniques used by contemporary book illustrators, and unleash your inner artist! All supplies included.

Registration is now closed

PA Day - Read to Move - With the Kingston School of Dance

Fri, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 6–12. Register for this creative movement workshop combining storytelling & dance! Explore a children's book through movement, create choreography together, and build confidence while having fun.

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK - BOOKED

Mon, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.

Registration is now closed

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.

Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

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.

Café Franglish - with ACFOMI

Wed, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.

Art of Illustration

Thu, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 8-13. Explore the art of picture book illustration. Discover techniques used by contemporary book illustrators, and unleash your inner artist! All supplies included.

Registration is now closed

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Nov 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.

Wed, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

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.

Aging Well & Talking Café - Dementia-Friendly Community

Wed, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Join KFPL and Audrey Young from the Alzheimer's Society for an informative session on understanding dementia, common signs, and taking action.

Registration opens Saturday, November 14 2026 at 9:00am

Art of Illustration

Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 8-13. Explore the art of picture book illustration. Discover techniques used by contemporary book illustrators, and unleash your inner artist! All supplies included.

Registration is now closed

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Dec 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK - BOOKED

Tue, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.

This event is full

Wed, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

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.

Art of Illustration

Thu, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 8-13. Explore the art of picture book illustration. Discover techniques used by contemporary book illustrators, and unleash your inner artist! All supplies included.

Registration is now closed

Sat, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 4+. Feeling festive? Drop in to make your own designer holiday wrap, tags, and cards. All materials provided.

Class Visit- CALVIN PARK - BOOKED

Mon, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Calvin Park Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.

This event is full

English Conversation Circle

Mon, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Newcomers are invited to practice their English skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people.

Tiny Ecosystems Workshop - An Open KYCC Meeting

Tue, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

The easiest plants to keep are those sealed under glass!