Drop in during library hours for light refreshments and activities.
Upcycle your own gift bags, gift tags and holiday cards. All materials provided. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
Play Chocolate Bar Bingo- 2:00-3:00 pm.
All ages welcome.
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.
Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 12:00pm
240 minutes
Drop in during library hours for light refreshments and activities.
Upcycle your own gift bags, gift tags and holiday cards. All materials provided. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
Play Chocolate Bar Bingo- 2:00-3:00 pm.
All ages welcome.
Wednesdays, Dec 27, 2023 - Jan 03, 2024
12:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Our Knit & Knatter's ladies will be available to teach anyone how to knit or crochet. Come to one or both sessions. We will provide yarn, needles and crochet hooks.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024 at 2:00pm
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)
Tuesdays, Jan 09, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
5:30pm
150 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Bring your friends & family in for exciting card & board games! We have many to choose from including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Chess, & more! You are also welcome to bring your own games.
Second Tuesday evening of each month
Drop-in
Tuesdays, Jan 09, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
23 sessions remaining
Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada.
Thursday Jan 11, 2024 at 3:00pm
120 minutes
Looking to start in a new position, apply for your first job, or jump back into the workplace? The Community Employment Resource Centre (CERC) is here to offer you tips, tricks, and get you started on your job search. Join us for an informative afternoon with a presenter from CERC that will have you one step closer to finding your dream job
Monday Jan 15, 2024 at 3:30pm
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.
Players drop in an sign up for a 10-minute time slot.
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)
Monday Jan 22, 2024 at 7:30pm
60 minutes
Calling all trivia fans, game show enthusiasts, and people who know a lot of random facts! Join us for a trivia night at the Beaverbrook Branch where you'll tackle questions from a wide range of categories (not just about books!) to win a prize and the respect of the trivia community. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, good music, questions for teens and older adults alike, and refreshments!
Thursday Feb 08, 2024 at 10:00am
360 minutes
Close your eyes. Picture yourself on a crisp September school day. The Book Fair has come to town, and you catch the sweet aroma of new books, gel pens, and pencil-topper erasers in the air...
While we can't travel back in time to these magical days, we can give you the next best thing - the Beaverbrook Book Fair! Join us for an all-day event where you can browse staff-picked favourites from every genre and leave with your next favourite read, plus some fun freebies.
Friday Feb 09, 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)