Books and Beers returns on April 24 with the theme of "April Showers". In other words, we will be talking about tearjerkers, melodramas, and other sad books. Don't forget the tissue!
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Poetry Writing Workshop: Response Poems
Every poem is part of an ongoing cultural conversation spanning generations and geographies. Join the conversation at a 90-minute writing workshop on response poems with Kingston Poet Laureate Jason Heroux. Bring a cherished one-page poem (printed or digital, not your own work) and a notepad or laptop. After a discussion of techniques and methods you'll each write a poem in response to the one you brought.
Free to emerging and practising poets aged 14 and older, but seating is limited. To avoid disappointment please register in advance, online at events.kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 549-8888. Thursday, April 25, at Isabel Turner at 7 p.m. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. (Please note that this is a repeat of the workshop offered on Thursday, April 11, at Central at 2 p.m.)
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The Poetry Blackboard
Awesome Kingston Pitch Party & Mixer
Join us for an Awesome Foundation Kingston Pitch Party! On Thursday, April 18 at the Central Branch, following a short mixer at 6 p.m., we will listen to short pitches from people in the community who want to make Kingston more AWESOME. The winning project will be awarded a micro-grant by Awesome Kingston. Light refreshments are provided.
KFPL Live: Algonquin Wild with Michael Runtz
Author and photographer Michael Runtz shares stories and images from his eleventh book, Algonquin Wild: A Naturalist's Journey Through the Seasons. Drawing on his many years as an interpretive naturalist at Algonquin Park through all four seasons, he offers a unique and engaging view of the park's wide range of ecosytems and wildlife.
Free to all adults and teens, but seating is limited. To avoid disappointment please register in advance: online at events.kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 549-8888. Thursday, April 18, at Isabel Turner branch at 7 p.m.
Calling All Scientists!
STEM START (for ages 3-5) and STEM PUNKS (for ages 6-9) combine literacy with science, technology, engineering and math to encourage hands-on exploration of the world around us. Register today!
