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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: beginner

Cumberland

Monday Jul 15, 2024 at 3:00pm
120 minutes

Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners!

D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which you play a character who teams up with other players to explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you undertake an adventure with fellow players!

This adventure uses pre-generated characters, so you must register by July 6th to bid of your preference of character and get your info sheet before game-day. Late registrations will be assigned a random character.

Ages: 12-18

Note: if you cannot attend this session, a repeat of this game will be offered on July 23rd! Please register for only one of the two sessions, since it would not be as fun knowing the puzzles and enemies ahead of time. Stay tuned for new games coming up later!
How To Take Better Vacation Photos

Carlingwood

Monday Jul 15, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes

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Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), learn how to use light, foreground, people and framing to create a descriptive picture that needs no captioning. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group.
Shooting Stars! / Étoiles brillantes

Cumberland

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutes

Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

Reach up high. Touch the sky. Registration required. Ages 4-6.

We will be exploring rhythms by tapping, clapping, stomping, and by dancing and making music with tambourines, maracas, egg shakers, rhythm sticks and more.

Tends les bras pour toucher les étoiles. Inscription requise. Pour les 4 à 6 ans.

Nous allons nous engager dans des activités musicales en faisant des sons avec nos mains et nos pieds, en bougeant et en manipulant des instruments de musique mis à ta disposition: tambourins, maracas, oeufs sonores, bâtons rythmiques, et autres instruments de musique.
Virtual Reality Gaming

Cumberland

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024 at 3:00pm
90 minutes

Drop-in program
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Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more!

All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.

How it works: drop in during the session and write your name on the sign-up sheet to reserve a 10-minute time-slot (no sign-ups ahead of time)

Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or high heels

Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)
Learning to Knit or Crochet - for children and teenagers - Jul 17

Sunnyside

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 at 12:00pm
120 minutes

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Our Knit & Knatter Club ladies will be available to teach anyone how to knit or crochet.

We will provide yarn, needles, and crochet hooks – or bring your own!

For ages 6 -17. Registration is required.
Superstar!

Cumberland

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 at 2:30pm
45 minutes

Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

Démontre tes talents. Pour les 10 à 12 ans. Inscription requise.

Nous allons créer de l'art inspiré par les aurores boréales.
Game on!

Metcalfe village

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 at 2:30pm
120 minutes

Drop-in program
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Spend the afternoon at the library playing card games and board games! Drop in. Ages 6-12
Superstar!

Cumberland

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 at 3:30pm
45 minutes

Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

Embrace your inner talent. Registration required. Ages 10-12.

We will create an art piece inspired by the aurora borealis.
Seniors month: Nurturing Mental Wellness and Resiliency (virtual)

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 at 6:00pm
minutes

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The Ottawa Public Library is happy to celebrate Seniors Month by offering programs for older adults every Wednesday in June, July and August.

Participants will increase their knowledge related to mental wellness and resiliency as they age. Useful tools and ideas will be shared to help create tangible and concrete plans to support mental wellness.

Registration required for Zoom link. Link will be sent via email.
Out of this world!

Carp

Thursday Jul 18, 2024 at 2:30pm
45 minutes

Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

Climb on board my rocket ship! Ages 4-6. Registration required.

This is the same program being offered at Beaverbrook, Fitzroy Harbor, and Hazeldean. Please register for the program at the branch most convenient for you!