KFPL Rural Programming over March Break and Beyond
A series of special sessions are coming up this month at rural branches of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library and other locations.
The Climate Resilience Series: Strengthening Adaptation and Resilience in Neighbourhoods – Saturday, March 7, 2pm – 3:30pm Sydenham Branch
The climate has changed, and this presents severe challenges for local residents. Understand today's risks, prepare for tomorrow, and build resilience in this workshop by Sustainable Kingston.
In this free 90-minute workshop brought to you by Sustainable Kingston, you'll learn to:
Understand today's risks. See how current climate impacts - like extreme heat, poor air quality, major storms, and flooding - are already affecting neighbourhoods in Kingston and Frontenac. You'll learn practical steps to keep your household safe and prepared.
Prepare for tomorrow. Get a clear picture of what Kingston and Frontenac's climate is expected to look like in the coming years, and what those changes mean for your home, your health, and your community.
Build resilience. Walk away with guidance, checklists, and tools you need to create your own household emergency plan and strengthen your neighbourhood's ability to respond and recover during climate-related events.
Sponsored by Wawanesa Insurance.
Registration required. While this workshop is geared towards adults and teens, children are welcome with their families and there will be children's activities provided. Please register all who are attending.
Tunnels and Tubes – Tuesday March 17, 2pm - 3:30pm Glenburnie Fire Hall
For ages 5 and up. Dig into discovery with Air Toobz, marble runs, straws, and connectors! Build twisty tunnels and creative pathways inspired by burrows and underground worlds. Drop-in.
The Glenburnie Fire Hall is located at 1485 Unity Rd, Glenburnie.
This is a drop in program. Admission will be on a first come, first served basis.
Caregivers of children under the age of 7 must remain in the program space; caregivers of children ages 7-9 must remain in the library during the program. Thank you.
Layer by Layer: Exploring Earth's Hidden Depths with Let's Talk Science – Tuesday, March 17, 2:30pm – 3:30pm Sydenham Branch
For ages 6 and up. Build colorful liquid columns to explore density, then drop in objects to see where they settle—just like Earth’s layers! All materials provided.
Caregivers of children under the age of 7 must remain in the program space; caregivers of children ages 7-9 must remain in the library during the program. Thank you.
Learn more about Let's Talk Science: Let's Talk Science
Code Crawl: Ants Underground with Let's Talk Science Wednesday, March 18 – 10:30am – 11:30 am Harrowsmith S&A Club
For ages 6 and up. Use an Ozobot (robot) to help an ant navigate a maze that represents an underground tunnel—an engaging introduction to basic coding concepts. All materials provided.
Caregivers of children under the age of 7 must remain in the program space; caregivers of children ages 7-9 must remain in the library during the program. Thank you.
The Harrowsmith Sport & Social Club is located at 4041 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith, ON, K0H1V0
Life Underground: Meet the Burrowers with Sandy Pines Wildlife - Friday, March 20 – 10:30am – 11:30am Sydenham Branch
Ages 6-12. Team up with an educator from Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre to discover the wild animals living in your neighborhood—including burrowing species—through fun, hands-on games and activities.
Registration required.
Caregivers of children under the age of 7 must remain in the program space; caregivers of children ages 7-9 must remain in the library during the program. Thank you.
Community Café with Rural Frontenac Community Services – Wednesday, March 25 11am – 2pm Sharbot Lake Community Hall (Oso Hall)
oin KFPL and Rural Frontenac Community Services for a welcoming drop-in for older adults including guest speakers, maker activities, and a shared meal!
