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  • Anime and Manga Club / Club d'Anime et Manga

    Saturdays, May 18, 2024 - Jun 01, 2024
    2:00pm
    120 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Love manga and anime?  Come join us to discuss all things Naruto, Demon Slayer, and much more with fellow fans!  We watch anime, eat snacks, and play games.

    Ages 13 - 18.

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    Aimez-vous l'anime ou le manga ?  Venez à la bibliothèque pour discuter les séries comme Naruto, Demon Slayer et plus avec les autres amateurs d'anime !  Nous regardons l'anime, mangeons des collations et jouons les jeux.

    Pour les 13 - 18 ans.

  • Men sitting playing go game

    Saturdays, May 18, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
    2:00pm
    180 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We will discuss various aspects of the game, do practical exercises and problems, explore and practice. Designed for beginners and intermediate players.

    Le Club de Go d'Ottawa (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organise des ateliers pour tous ceux qui aimeraient approfondir leurs connaissances du jeu de Go. On y discute plusieurs aspects du jeu, on fait des exercices et des problèmes, on explore et on s’entraîne. Conçu pour les débutants et les intermédiaires.

  • Saturdays, May 18, 2024 - May 25, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    2 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 

  • Saturdays, May 18, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Create and build with Lego®!  Drop-in Family Program.

  • Arabic storytime

    Saturday May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm
    45 minutes

    إنضمّوا إلينا لسماع أجمل القصص والأغاني باللّغة العربية للأطفال الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين صفر و ٦ سنوات برفقة أولياء أمورهم. (التسجيل غير مطلوب)

    (أيّام السبت الساعة ٣ عصراً: ٢٤ شباط - ٢٣ آذار - ٢٠ نيسان - ١٨ أيار (٤٥ دقيقة

    Join us for Arabic Stories, rhymes and songs for children, ages 0 to 6 years, and their parents or caregivers. 

    Saturdays at 3:00 pm: 24 February, 23 March, 20 April, 18 May (Registration not required).

    Contes, comptines, et chansons en Arabe pour les enfants de 0 à 6 ans accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.

    Les samedis à 15h: 24 février, 23 mars, 20 avril, 18 mai (Portes ouvertes).

  • Banner reading "Dried Flower Suncatchers at the Beaverbrook Branch"

    Saturday May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Celebrate sunny days ahead by hanging a kaleidoscope of natural materials in your window. Join us at the Beaverbrook Branch for a beautiful craft, calm atmosphere, and good conversation. 

  • Two children sit on grass, reading together near two planters growing flowers and vegetables.

    Sunday May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration recommended. Please only register as many spots as there will be children attending. 

    The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. During the last half hour, we will explore activities like planting our own “magic” beans! Come dressed for a messy craft.

  • Mondays, May 20, 2024 - May 27, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

  • Mondays, May 20, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
    4:00pm
    120 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Enjoy games and meet new friends. We will have tea, games, cards, puzzles and colouring books.

  • Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
    10:00am
    180 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss ideas about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.