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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.

  • Chess set

    Mondays, May 06, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    4:00pm
    90 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Interested in chess and looking for new opponents? 

    Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

    Reserved for players aged between 7-17.

  • Tuesdays, May 07, 2024 - Jun 04, 2024
    11:45am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Spend your lunch hour playing video games, board games, working on homework or hanging out with other teens! Ages 13-18. || Passez votre heure de dîner à jouer à des jeux vidéo, à des jeux de société, à faire vos devoirs ou à passer du temps avec d’autres ados!  Pour les 13 à 18 ans.

  • Mario

    Tuesdays, May 07, 2024 - May 28, 2024
    3:00pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in. 

  • Video game controller image; un console jeu vidéo

    Wednesdays, May 08, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Enjoy an evening of gaming with your friends, playing games like Rocket League, Mario Kart, and Spider-Man!

    Consoles: PS4, Wii U, VR

    Ages 13 - 18.  Please note that only teens 13 and older are allowed to use the VR.

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    Profitez d'une soirée de jeu avec vos amis.  Jouez les jeux comme Rocket League, Mario Kart et Spider-Man !

    Consoles : PS4, Wii U, VR

    Pour les 13 à 18 ans.  Veuillez noter que le VR est seulement pour les 13 ans et plus.

  • chess board

    Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Do you enjoy chess, or do you want to learn the game?

    Drop in to play with other youth! Learn the basics and test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.

    Ages: 8 to 18

    Note: Chess Club will be paused during June for exam period, but will return in July! Stay tuned for scheduled dates.

  • A variety of boardgames. Text framed in yellow says "now on Fridays!"

    Friday May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm
    120 minutes

    GAMING AFTERNOON - NOW ON FRIDAYS! Drop in to play card games, board games or video games at the library. Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies! Ages 12-17. Drop-in program.
    Available consoles : Wii-U or PS4 (upon request)

    APRÈS-MIDI JEUX - MAINTENANT LES VENDREDIS!

    Venez jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société ou à des jeux vidéo à la bibliothèque. Amenez des amis, passez un bon temps, et remportez la victoire! Pour ados de 12-17 ans. Activité portes-ouvertes.
    Jeux de consoles Wii-U ou PS4 (disponibles sur demande)

  • Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
    2:00pm
    150 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too. Drop-in program. 

    Vous aimez les jeux de société ? Les cartes ? Les échecs ? Tous les jeux comptent ! Nous fournirons un choix de jeux, mais vous pouvez également amener vos propres jeux de société. Portes ouvertes

  • Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - May 25, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 12-17 

  • Sundays, May 12, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
    12:00pm
    180 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers.

    Drop-in program for ages 12 and up.

    All materials will be supplied.

  • smiling woman playing with virtual reality headset and hand-controllers

    Monday May 13, 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.

    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)