Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.
Come get excited about STEM with us.
For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.
A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.
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Thursday Oct 05, 2023 at 6:00pm
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Friday Oct 06, 2023 at 10:30am
60 minutesJoin Ottawa Children's Theatre at Rockcliffe Park for a wild ride of creative energy!
In Dive Into Improv! students immerse themselves in the spontaneity and physical energy of improvisation. We’ll create scenes and original characters through theatrical play and outrageous fun!
Use various techniques (verbal and physical) to interpret and respond to different scenarios; explore Shakespearean language and characters; roleplaying, learning to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas; learning to speak and act with confidence.
Registration required as space is limited. English. Ages 7-12.
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Saturdays, Oct 07, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023
10:00am
120 minutes4 sessions remaining
Interested in playing D&D? Then join us on October 7, 14, 21 and 28 for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. For ages 13-17. Spaces limited.
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Saturday Oct 07, 2023 at 11:00am
60 minutesGet 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)
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Meeting place: Teen Zone.
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Saturday Oct 07, 2023 at 1:00pm
120 minutesIn a three-part lecture series, Phil Jenkins, renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer,musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural movement throughout our city's past.
TO ATTEND ALL THREE LECTURES, PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL THREE DATES.
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Tuesday Oct 10, 2023 at 2:00pm
120 minutesJoin us for a workshop on how to protect your home computer.
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked. And best of all, it can be done for free.
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Tuesdays, Oct 10, 2023 - Dec 05, 2023
6:30pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
Sorry this event and its waiting list are full
Have you started reading on your own? Looking for the next best early reader or beginner chapter book? Come join the Night Lights Book Club. We will listen to stories, share our favourites and participate in book-related activities. Registration required. For 6 to 8 year olds.
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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023 at 11:00am
60 minutesDiscover what you can do with your library card!
Join this 1-hour hands-on session to learn to search the library catalogue, manage your library account online, and access the many services and resources available.
Register to ensure your spot.
The program will be held in the computer lab on the lower level of the Nepean Centrepointe library.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023 at 1:30pm
90 minutesMeet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome.
October 12 book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023 at 5:30pm
150 minutesCreate an original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a pre-planned "Fall Flowers" themed acrylic on canvas work of art. All experience levels welcome. All supplies provided! Registration required - spaces are limited.
Stephanie Browness is a painter and art instructor who has been teaching in Ottawa for 20 years. She has worked with all age groups and firmly believes that anyone can make art. Stephanie holds a BFA in fine arts from the University of Ottawa and Master's in art history from Carleton University.
With special thanks for the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) for generously funding this Ruth E. Dickinson branch program.