Do you enjoy chess, or do you want to learn the game?
Drop in to play with other youth! Learn the basics and test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.
Ages: 8 to 18
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.
Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 4:00pm
60 minutes
Do you enjoy chess, or do you want to learn the game?
Drop in to play with other youth! Learn the basics and test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.
Ages: 8 to 18
Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 3:00pm
90 minutes
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.
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels
Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)
Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes
7 sessions remaining
For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!
Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - May 25, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes
5 sessions remaining
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 12-17
Mondays, Apr 29, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
4:00pm
90 minutes
5 sessions remaining
Interested in chess and looking for new opponents?
Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!
Reserved for players aged between 7-17.
Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - May 28, 2024
3:00pm
60 minutes
5 sessions remaining
Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.
Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - May 30, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes
5 sessions remaining
Do you enjoy chess, or do you want to learn the game?
Drop in to play with other youth! Learn the basics and test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.
Ages: 8 to 18
Note: Chess Club will be paused during June for exam period, but will return in July! Stay tuned for scheduled dates.
Fridays, May 03, 2024 - May 31, 2024
4:00pm
90 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Come play Wii U with us.
Don't know how to play?
The teens running this program will be happy to help!
Drop in!
Mondays, May 06, 2024 - May 27, 2024
5:30pm
90 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Come enjoy a night of fun at the library. Play a new board game or bring your own to play with a friend.
Sundays, May 12, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
12:00pm
180 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers.
Drop-in program for ages 12 and up.
All materials will be supplied.