Join us monthly at the Beaverbrook Branch for an evening of crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting and sewing projects and work on them in the company of fellow crafters. Share tips and techniques and show of your projects if you like! All are 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.
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Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2024)
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Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 7:45pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2024)
Come draw, paint or sketch using different art mediums. You are free to work on your own projects or create a new one. Note that this is not an art lesson but rather an opportunity to try out different art material while meeting other teens who enjoy art. Books and videos will be available to provide ideas and inspiration. You can register for 1, 2 or all 4 sessions For ages 13-17.
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Venez dessiner ou peindre en utilisant différents médiums artistiques. Vous êtes libre de travailler sur vos propres projets ou d'en créer un nouveau. Ce n'est pas une leçon d'art, mais plutôt une occasion de tester différents matériels artistiques en rencontrant d'autres adolescents qui apprécient l'art. Des livres et des vidéos seront disponibles pour fournir des idées et de l'inspiration. Vous pouvez vous inscrire à 1, 2 ou aux 4 sessions. Pour les 13 à 17 ans.
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Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2025)
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Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.
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Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 17, 2024)
Join us at Blackburn Hamlet for a watercolour painting session. Bring your own project or start something new in the company of like-minded artists. No experience necessary. Supplies will be provided. Register Online. Soyez des nôtres à la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet pour une activité amusante d’aquarelle. Aucune expérience nécessaire. Les fournitures vous seront fournies.
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 04, 2024)
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Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery 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 abilities.
Note: this is not a lesson!
Ages: 12 to 18
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 26, 2025)
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Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if you're comfortable, and learn about what other folks are working on (or just make friends and bond over your latest tv show obsession)! Knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, beading, scrapbooking and more.
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 18, 2025)
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Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere or for more experienced tellers to test out new stories. Listeners are needed and welcome! You will hear folk tales, historical pieces, fractured fairy tales, true personal stories, recitations, ballads, and original stories - ranging from funny to poignant. Attendees can listen or tell a story 5-10 minutes long. In collaboration with Ottawa Storytellers.
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 19, 2024)
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Join us at yarn club!
Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024 at 2:00pm
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Looking to decorate your home or make a gift? Join us this festive season as we teach you to make paper ornaments.
All supplies will be provided, no experience needed!
Registration is required.
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Friday Nov 22, 2024 at 10:00am
Create a pattern or design with string. For beginners.
Créations de motifs à l'aide de ficelles. Pour les débutants.