Library Services Events

We have teamed up with HOMEscapes Napanee to provide you with a one of a kind sleuthing experience. Spend a fun evening at the library testing out your skills by solving puzzles and clues that will help you escape from the library before the time on the clock runs out.

For this year's community read program, we are encouraging the Lennox & Addington community to read The Gown by bestselling author Jennifer Robson.

Discover the Symphony is an interactive program offered by the Kingston Symphony Association and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions to trained musicians and take part in different activities such as building an instrument or trying out one of the instruments featured in the program. 

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a computer looks like?  Do you like figuring out how things work? Join us this PA Day to Dissect the Tech!

This free event is aimed at school-aged children. Registration is not required.

Learn about historical property searches with Kim Kerr, Archivist at the Lennox & Addington Museum & Archives. Historical property searches are incredibly useful for geneaologists as they can give one insight into where their ancestors lived and when they lived there.

Do you want to learn more about the archives? How about how to access and read records? Not sure where to start in your geneaology research? No matter your archives-related question, come on out and ask the County Archivist Kim Kerr from the Museum & Archives. This drop in session will directly follow Kim's Historical Property Workshop at the Amherstview Branch. 

Join us for a fun adult craft tutorial where we make creativity as easy as 1-2-3! Learn a new craft and make new friends. This program is free and all materials are provided. 

Want to make a one-of-a-kind mini-masterpiece? Create unique pebble art!

Registration is required. Please contact the Amherstview Branch at 613.389.6006 to secure your spot.

Do you have a passion for writing?  Have you ever wanted to write fiction but didn't know where to start? We are excited to be offering a 5-week fiction writing workshop starting November 13th. Full-time author and retired educator, Jean Rae Baxter, 

Join us on November 14, 7pm at the Napanee Branch for an author talk with Kelly S. Thompson as she speaks candidly about her experiences during her time as an Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces.

About Girls Need Not Apply: Field Notes from the Forces:

Join us for a fun adult craft tutorial where we make creativity as easy as 1-2-3! Learn a new craft and make new friends. This program is free and all materials are provided. 

These festive birdhouses will be a welcome addition to your holiday decor. Make one for yourself or give it away as a thoughtful gift. Please note the special time tonight (5pm). 

We'll provide all the wacky art material you could ever want - you turn it into the worst piece of art you can imagine. There will be a horrible trophy for the best bad art.

All Tween Night programs are free and take place in the Amherstview Branch for ages 7-12. 

Join us for a fun adult craft tutorial where we make creativity as easy as 1-2-3! Learn a new craft and make new friends. This program is free and all materials are provided. 

Tonight we'll be making personalized beaded keychains. Beaded keychains are fun to put together, and they make great gifts for friends and family! 

With so many different DNA kits on the market are you wondering which one is best suited for your needs. Whether you are giving it as a gift or would like it for personal use, Joyce Fingland will explain the differences between the kits to help you decode your DNA.

With so many different DNA kits on the market are you wondering which one is best suited for your needs. Whether you are giving it as a gift or would like it for personal use, Joyce Fingland will explain the differences between the kits to help you decode your DNA.

Do you like to crochet? Ever wanted to learn how to crochet. If so then join us at the library where will be showing you how to make a project that you can wear. 

All materials will be supplied. All skill levels welcome.

All Teen Night programs take place at the Napanee Branch and are aimed at teens ages 12+.

Do you want to learn more about the archives? How about how to access and read records? Not sure where to start in your geneaology research? No matter your archives-related question, come on out and ask the County Archivist Kim Kerr from the Museum & Archives. This drop in session will be followed by Kim's Historical Property Workshop at the Napanee Branch. 

Learn about historical property searches with Kim Kerr, Archivist at the Lennox & Addington Museum & Archives. Historical property searches are incredibly useful for geneaologists as they can give one insight into where their ancestors lived and when they lived there.

We’re inviting families to join us for “Storytime with Santa”, a special holiday story celebration with a very special guest: Santa Claus himself! 

Children will have a chance to decorate cookies or make tree ornaments. We will also be staging Santa photo sessions.

We’re inviting families to join us for “Storytime with Santa”, a special holiday story celebration with a very special guest: Santa Claus himself! 

Children will have a chance to decorate cookies or make tree ornaments. We will also be staging Santa photo sessions.

Join us for a fun adult craft tutorial where we make creativity as easy as 1-2-3! Learn a new craft and make new friends. This program is free and all materials are provided. 

Looking for an engrossing art project with calming effects? Try your hand at making a mandala stone!

We’re inviting families to join us for “Storytime with Santa”, a special holiday story celebration with a very special guest: Santa Claus himself! 

Children will have a chance to decorate cookies or make tree ornaments. We will also be staging Santa photo sessions.

Join us for a fun adult craft tutorial where we make creativity as easy as 1-2-3! Learn a new craft and make new friends. This program is free and all materials are provided.

This month, we'll be making a festive winter creation. Details TBD. 

Registration is required. Please contact the Tamworth Branch at 613.379.3082 to secure your spot.

Participate in a Polar Express movie experience! Props will be provided-you’ll get to use noisemakers, ring jingle bells, throw snow, and more!

All Tween Night programs are free and take place in the Amherstview Branch for ages 7-12. 

Join us for a fun adult craft tutorial where we make creativity as easy as 1-2-3! Learn a new craft and make new friends. This program is free and all materials are provided. 

Learn how to make this Scandinavian Tomte/Nisse Christmas Gnome: a traditional Nordic ornament! 

Registration is required. Please contact the Napanee Branch at 613.354.2525 to secure your spot.

Join us for a fun adult craft tutorial where we make creativity as easy as 1-2-3! Learn a new craft and make new friends. This program is free and all materials are provided. 

Have fun making these easy snowy mason jar candle holders they are perfect for your Christmas holiday decor!