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  • Saturday Mar 1, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 10, 2025)

    Join a band of adventurers as they set out from the seaside town of Dragonsbourne. This is part-5 of a continuing adventure that takes place in the location of Dragonsbourne, and its surroundings. This game is intended for teens who have played D&D before, but beginners are also welcome. Please bring a 3rd level character and dice. Pre-made characters and dice will be provided for those who do not have their own. This game is intended for ages 13-17.

  • chess board
    Saturday Mar 1, 2025 at 2:15pm (series runs until May 10, 2025)

    Interested in learning chess? Looking for new opponents? Drop in to play with our teen volunteers who can help you improve your game or… come beat them! Every second Saturday of the month (exception – March). Reserved for players aged 7 to 17.

    Les échecs, ça t’intéresse? Tu cherches de nouveaux adversaires? Viens jouer avec nos bénévoles ados qui seront là pour t’aider à t’améliorer… ou viens les vaincre! Chaque deuxième samedi du mois (excepté mars.) Réservé aux 7-17 ans.

    2024 : Dec 14, 2pm-3:30pm

    2025 : always 2:30-4pm

    •Jan 11

    •Feb/fév 8

    •Mar 1 (*instead of Mar 8 / au lieu du 8 mars)

    •Apr/avr 12

    •May/mai 10

  • Saturday Mar 1, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 06, 2025)

    Play card games, board games or video games at the Library.

    Viens jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société ou à des jeux vidéos à la Bibliothèque. 

  • Monday Mar 3, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until May 05, 2025)

    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.

    For families. Drop-in.

  • Friday Mar 7, 2025 at 4:00pm

    Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On!

    Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen volunteers running this program will be happy to help. 

  • Saturday Mar 8, 2025 at 11:00am

    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 Mar 8, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Join us for an afternoon of gaming and snacks.  Play NBA 2K25 and FC Sports 25 against your friends on the PS4

    For teens and kids

    Register at the door starting at 1:30pm

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    Rejoignez-nous pour une après-midi de jeux et de collations.  Jouez à NBA 2K25 et FC Sports 25 contre vos amis sur la PS4.

    Pour les ados et les enfants

    S'inscrire à la porte à 13h30

  • Banner reading 'Welcome to the Jungle/ Bienvenue dans la jungle' with jungle animals around it
    Saturday Mar 8, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 14, 2025)

    Welcome to the Jungle - we got fun and games! Join us for a life-size board game that will have you trekking through the jungle. What will you encounter? 

    Bienvenue dans la jungle - il y a beaucoup à faire! Rejoignez-nous pour un grand jeu qui vous plongera dans la jungle. Que rencontrerez-vous?

  • Sunday Mar 9, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Jun 08, 2025)

    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 teens and adults ages 12 and up.

    All materials will be supplied.

  • Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 10:00am

    Ovzim hvxivg xlwvh uli hvmwrmt srwwvm nvhhztvh.

    Wait, what does that mean? Let’s use the Atbash Cipher to decode it:

    Learn secret codes for sending hidden messages.

    Drop-in to learn how to use ciphers of varying difficulty levels.

    Each cipher will have challenges to practice your decoding skills. Ages 8+