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  • Sleuth Hounds

    Copains de lecture / Reading Buddies

    North Gloucester

    Saturdays, Nov 18, 2023 - Dec 09, 2023
    10:30am
    120 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

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    The program aims to help children practice and improve their reading skills! Children will receive individualized reading help and encouragement. Ages 6-12. Online Registration Required / Ce programme contribue au développement de la lecture chez les jeunes en favorisant l'accompagnement comme moyen privilégié d'apprentissage et de partage. Pour les 6-12 ans. Inscription en ligne requise

    Step 1. Register for program / Étape 1: S'inscrire au programme.

    Step 2. You will be added to the wait list. / Étape 2: Vous serez ajouté à la liste d'attente.

    Step 3. An employee will contact you to complete the registration. / Étape 3: Un employé communiquera avec vous pour compléter l'enregistrement.

  • Techno Buddies E

    Carlingwood

    Saturday Nov 18, 2023 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

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    Get a  Techno Buddy!

    Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.

    Teen Volunteers share their tech knowledge with older Adults in a two-on-one setting.  

    Areas of technology help includes:

    Facebook

    Instagram

    X (former Twitter)

    App filters to improve pictures

    Meeting place:  Teen Zone.
  • Banner reading "Make a Home Gnome" with folk designs and a gnome cartoon.

    Make a Home Gnome

    Beaverbrook

    Saturday Nov 18, 2023 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Bring some good luck and a little fantasy into your home! In some Scandinavian folklore, gnomes were said to reside near houses, watch over families, and protect against bad luck. Now you can create your very own home gnome, perfect for sitting on fireplace mantels, bookshelves, in home offices, or greeting you in your front entrance.  Join Beaverbrook for an easy craft, good conversation, and a cozy atmosphere. 

  • Dungeons and Dragons

    Centennial

    Tuesday Nov 21, 2023 at 6:00pm
    90 minutes

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    Join us for a single session of Dungeons and Dragons. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters.

    Please register.  Ages 8-12.

  • Introduction to PressReader

    Centennial

    Wednesday Nov 22, 2023 at 2:30pm
    120 minutes

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    PressReader is an online resource that provides access to today’s newspapers & magazines from Canada & around the world.  Adults are invited to a presentation and question & answer session with library staff about PressReader.  You may bring your mobile device for practice using this resource but are not required to. 

    Wednesday November 22, 2:30-4:30pm

    Registration required

    For an overview of PressReader, follow the link below: 

  • How To Take Better Vacation Photos

    Beaverbrook

    Thursday Nov 23, 2023 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

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    Learn how to more effectively tell the story of your vacations through pictures. Regardless of what kind of camera you use (cell phone, tablet, DSLR, etc.), learn how to use light, foreground, people and framing to create a descriptive picture that needs no captioning. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group.

  • PD Day: Slime Party

    Hazeldean

    Friday Nov 24, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

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    Get ready for fun with unique slime recipes. Ages 6-10. 60 min. Registration required.
  • sewing machine

    Teen Sewing 101 / Couture 101 pour ados

    Sunnyside

    Saturdays, Nov 25, 2023 - Dec 15, 2023
    3:00am
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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    Come learn the very basics of using a sewing machine with us and make a drawstring bag!

    For 12-17 years old. Registration is required.

    Two dates are available. Pick one only : 

    •Nov 25, 3:00pm-4:30pm (Saturday)

    •Dec 15, 4:15-5:45 (Friday)

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    Viens apprendre les bases de la couture à la machine avec nous et fais un sac à cordon coulissant !

    Pour les 12 à 17 ans. Inscription requise.

    Deux dates disponibles. Veuillez n'en choisir qu'une : 

    •Nov 25, 3:00pm-4:30pm (samedi)

    •Dec 15, 4:15-5:45 (vendredi)

  • DIY Plushie

    Greenboro

    Saturday Nov 25, 2023 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

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    Learn how to sew a simple plushie by hand. For ages 9-12. Registration required.

    Please reserve a space for each child attending with a library card.
  • Web banner for health and wellness

    Mindful Art and Music

    Hazeldean

    Saturday Nov 25, 2023 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

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    Listen to music and create art by drawing, painting, or sculpting.  This program will increase sensory awareness, facilitate mindfulness, and encourage emotional expression.