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Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment!
Practice the basics or test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.
Ages: 8 to 18
Venez jouer aux échecs avec d'autres jeunes dans un environnement détendu et informel!
Pratiquez les bases ou tentez le défi hebdomadaire.
Pour les: 8 à 18 ans
Out of Print is a brand-new newsletter that's by teens, for teens, that showcases teen ideas and creativity. Submit creative work such as short stories, poems, art, photos, comics and more!
The first issue of Out of Print will exist in print and digital formats. The newsletter will be available at the Nepean Centrepointe library branch and shared with schools and community organizations in Ottawa.
How to Submit
The submission deadline is January 10, 2025. You must be between 13-18 years old in order to submit.
Submissions of original work can be dropped off in person at the Nepean Centrepointe branch or sent to the Teen Services Librarian via email.
Submissions will be reviewed, compiled, and published by teen volunteers on the Nepean Centrepointe branch's Teen Literary Council.
Join us for a free screening of Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005). For Teens. Drop-In. Rated PG. 135 min.
Attend the third workshop of our "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series.
During this workshop, you will learn how to sow your native seeds on your own.
Date: Tuesday, January 14 from 6 pm to 7 pm
*Clients are encouraged to register for this event as space is limited.
Join us as we hand crochet a demure and mindful winter wreath.
*Register online.
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 flat, closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels)
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, bracelet-weaving, or other fiber arts projects to work on alongside other young fiber-artists. Share advice, ideas, and conversation in a relaxed social environment!
A drop-in program for teen crafters of all skill levels.
Note: this is a hang-out, not a lesson!
Ages: 12 to 18
Join Volunteer Ottawa as they lead a presentation for teens who would like to learn more about volunteering opportunities in Ottawa, navigating the Volunteer Ottawa website, how to make the volunteer process easier, as well as an opportunity to ask questions!
Registration is limited. Please pre-register for this program online.
Join us for a free screening of Twilight (2009). For Teens. Drop-In. 122 min.
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. 'that game from Stranger Things')? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners!
D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which you and other players take on the role of different characters 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 Thursday February 13th to receive a list of characters to choose from and receive your character info-sheet before game-day. Late registrants and those who do not reply to the character-choosing email will be assigned a random character.
Ages: 12-18
Note: Can't attend this session? Register to join the repeat of this game scheduled on Wednesday March 12th!