Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.
Ages 9 & up
No registration required
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.
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Saturdays, Oct 05, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes11 sessions remaining
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Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
3:30pm
90 minutes5 sessions remaining
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Drop in to try some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system!
Test your reflexes with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, explore oceans or mountains, ride roller coasters, defend your castle or spaceship from attack, see the world with Google Earth, and more!
Single-player games, all game text/dialogue in English
How it works: come during the session to sign up for a 10-minute time slot (first come first served, no sign-ups ahead of time)
Ages: 11 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller/younger players)
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels)
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Monday Oct 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesAttend the second workshop of our "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series.
During this workshop, we will discuss different types of pollinators/wildlife and how they have evolved with native plants to be their pollination and distribution systems. We will also examine factors to be considered when choosing plants for your personal garden, ensuring plant selection for the conditions you have.Examples of simple plans/combinations will be provided.
Materials will be available for clients to sketch out plans for their yard.
Date: Monday, October 7 from 6 pm - 7 pm.
*Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.
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Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes11 sessions remaining
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Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults and teens of all abilities. Drop-in.
***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024
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Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes et adolescents de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.
***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024
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Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
3:30pm
90 minutes11 sessions remaining
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Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?
Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Sessions start Tuesday September 10th, 2024.
Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
Ages 7+.
Êtes-vous intéressés par le jeu d’échecs?
Venez pratiquer vos habiletés dans cet environnement relaxe. Tous les niveaux de participants sont bienvenus.
Venez nous joindre tous les mardis de 15h30 à 17h à partir du 10 septembre, 2024.
7ans et +
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Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Oct 22, 2024
5:00pm
120 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Got a killer Halloween costume planned?? Or want to make your own Halloween decorations? Come craft with us at the library and make use of our craft supplies for free!! Share ideas and expertise with other participants. Or simply bond and make friends over common hobbies.
For teens of all levels of artistic ability. Drop-in program.Vous avez une bonne idée pour un costume d’Halloween?? Ou vous voulez fabriquer vos propres décorations d'Halloween? Faites-le à la bibliothèque et utilisez notre matériel de brico gratuitement!! Échangez idées et conseils avec autres participants. Ou amusez-vous tout simplement avec des amis qui partage les mêmes passe-temps.
Pour ados de tous niveaux d'habilité artistique. Activité portes-ouvertes. -
Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
5:30pm
150 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Bring your friends & family for exciting card games, board games, & brain teasers! We have many games including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, & more! You may also bring some of your own. Brain teasers include puzzles, riddles, & Rubik's cubes.
Tuesdays once every 2 weeks
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Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
6:15pm
120 minutes13 sessions remaining
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Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday
Share advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters.
Venez faire un tour, échanger des conseils et des idées et converser avec d'autres adeptes du tricot!.
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Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 30, 2025
6:30pm
105 minutes62 sessions remaining
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Welcome back to North Gloucester! After a long hiatus, Knit Wits will be back in the New Year, trying out Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. Come share advice, ideas, and conversation with other knitters. Open to all adults and teens. Drop in. (Not for those looking to learn). || Bienvenue de retour à la succursale Gloucester nord! Après une longue détente, Trico'thé sera de retour en essayant le mardi soir, de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30. Venez partager vos suggestions et idées tout en placotant avec d’autres tricoteurs! Ouverte aux adultes et ados. Inscription non-requise. (Pas pour ceux qui cherche à apprendre).
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Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
6:30pm
120 minutes11 sessions remaining
For ages 13-17. Interested in playing D&D? Then join us for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. Spaces limited.