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Growing Up Human

Parenting in a Digital World
2024-04-16 14:00:00 2024-04-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Growing Up Human Join us for an insightful talk on navigating the digital world with your family. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Tuesday, April 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-16 14:00:00 2024-04-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Growing Up Human Join us for an insightful talk on navigating the digital world with your family. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather Space

Join us for an insightful talk on navigating the digital world with your family.

Explore different viewpoints—from youth, parents, and research findings—that shed light on conflicts or disagreements arising from screen time and digital habits. Learn about practical parenting strategies and tips to foster productive conversations and stronger relationships while guiding and nurturing responsible digital behaviour.  

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

Upcoming events

Happy Noon Year
Sat, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 4-8. Let the kids celebrate New Year’s without staying up until midnight! Enjoy New Year’s stories, crafts, a countdown and a dance party.
Books and Beans - Books Translated into English
Sat, Dec 28, 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!
Robot Hour: Family Fun Experience!
Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ages 4 and up. Drop in and enjoy hands-on robotic play with: Bee Bots, Code-a-pillars, Dash and Makey Makey. No experience is necessary.
Craft and Create
Mon, Dec 30, 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!
New Adult Advisory Board Meeting
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of KFPL's New Adult Advisory Board (NAAB).
Wintry LEGO!
Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Cold and blustery or warm and cozy, make a winter scene with LEGO!
Repair It! with Repair Cafe Kingston
Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
A welcoming space to learn new skills and connect with our community of fixers. Bring your broken items and learn how to fix them!
Craft and Create
Mon, Jan 06, 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, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Meet other yarn enthusiasts, learn new techniques or learn a new hobby entirely. Beginners are welcome. For ages 10 and up.
Create Space Open House
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Café Franglish
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 1
Practique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
Business Basics - with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Thu, Jan 09, 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
Create Space Open House
Sat, Jan 11, 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.
Craft and Create
Mon, Jan 13, 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!
Robotic Discovery Kit Launch - LEGO Mindstorms EV3
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Ages 8 and up. Drop in to learn about the new EV3 Robotic kits available for borrowing. Have a blast exploring with Queen's Connections staff & learn cool tips and tricks for using the take-home kits!
Robotics Club - with Queen's Connections
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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.
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 9:00am
Create Space Open House
Wed, Jan 15, 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
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Rhythm & Rhyme
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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.
Make it Happen - Crochet 101
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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Fri, Jan 17, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Vibrant Voices - A Song Circle for 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us for a joyful song circle that centres 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive voices. Everyone is welcome, including friends and allies.
Create Space Open House
Sat, Jan 18, 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.
Stories, Together!
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Join community members and H'Art Centre staff for an inclusive, engaging, sensory storytime experience in a modified environment, suitable for all ages. Drop in!
Registration opens Saturday, January 11 2025 at 9:00am
Craft and Create
Mon, Jan 20, 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, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Meet other yarn enthusiasts, learn new techniques or learn a new hobby entirely. Beginners are welcome. For ages 10 and up.
Robotics Club - with Queen's Connections
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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.
Registration opens Saturday, January 4 2025 at 9:00am
Create Space Open House
Wed, Jan 22, 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.
Rhythm & Rhyme
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
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.
Make It Happen! with Agnes - Customizing Clothing with Hill Werth
Thu, Jan 23, 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 Thursday, January 9 2025 at 9:00am
Class Visit - CENTRAL
Fri, Jan 24, 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.
Class Visit - CENTRAL
Fri, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the __________Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
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Sat, Jan 25, 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!
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