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  • A fim strip with a movie projector and tickets surround the title "Silly Saturday Screenings."
    Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Feb 15, 2025)

    Join us on the third Saturday of the month. We'll show a family film or series of short videos for your entertainment. Light snacks and covered drinks are welcome. Family program. Drop-in program.

    The show starts at 10:30 a.m. We will be playing Shooom’s Odyssey (24 min.)

  • Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)

    Join us for a screening of a family film. Light snacks and covered drinks are welcome.  Family program.  Drop-In.

    Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Wild Robot,102 min  

    Saturday, February 8, 2025 - Bad Guys, 100min   

    Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Inside Out 2, 100 min

  • Clay image of kids playing with snow
    Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 10:30am

    Learn how Barbara Reid uses clay to create the illustrations in her books. We’ll provide the clay and tools for you to create your own illustrations.

    Recorded program in English.

    Registration required. Ages 6-12 years.

  • Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Mar 08, 2025)

    Rubik's Cubes at BH

    A friendly Rubik's Cube community meetup hosted by Blackburn Hamlet Branch. In a Non-Competitive setting, join to meet friends, show off your skills and see others perform. Please bring your own cube if possible

    Event Dates:

    Saturday January 18, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Saturday February 8, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Saturday March 8, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Rubik's Cubes a BH

    Une rencontre communautaire amicale Rubik's Cube est organisée par la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet. Dans un cadre non compétitif, rejoignez-nous pour rencontrer des amis, montrer vos compétences et voir les autres performer.

    Merci d'apporter votre propre cube si possible.

    Dates:

    Samedi 18 janvier, 2025 à 11 h 00

    Samedi 8 février, 2025 à 11 h 00

    Samedi 8 mars, 2025 à 11 h 00

  • Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 11:00am

    Get a Techno Buddy!

    Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.

    Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adult in a two-on-one setting.  

    Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:

    Facebook

    Instagram

    X (former Twitter)

    Pinterest

    One hour= One topic

    If you want to cover a different topic from the list, Facilitator will need to approve it, as this is a one hour session.

    Meeting place: Teen Zone on the 3rd floor.

    Please bring your device fully charged (ex. cell phone, tablet, or laptop).

    Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.

    You can sign up for one session and one waiting list slot per quarter.

  • webcard awesome authors
    Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 11:00am

    Come and discover the journey of the author and comic book writer Éric Péladeau, judge of the Awesome Authors youth writing contest. You will learn the steps followed to create a comic book and what it takes to become a comic book artist. He will also give you a few tips on how to create an exciting comic strip. Ages 9 and up.  

    Meet Éric Péladeau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op-vz8miMjQ 

  • chicken on skateboard
    Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 11:30am

    Welcome some poultry from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum into your library visit! Listen to 
    them cluck and coo, touch their soft feathers and watch them scratch and peck. Through fun 
    educational activities, participants explore the characteristics, needs and lifecycle of these barnyard 
    favourites. Family program for ages 4+. Register online.

  • four people with speech bubbles
    Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 28, 2025)

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome.

    No sessions on November 30, December 7 and December 14. Next session will be on December 21, 2024.

    Regular weekly sessions resume on Saturday January 11, 2025.

    Language learning online resources 

  • brown and white chess pieces on chess board in sunlight
    Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 07, 2025)

    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 6-17.

    Intéressé par les échecs et à la recherche de nouveaux adversaires ? 

    Des bénévoles ados seront présents pour aider ceux qui apprennent !

    Réservé aux joueurs âgés de 6 à 17 ans.

  • Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 01, 2025)

    For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!