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  • Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 10:00am

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    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+

  • Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 10:00am

    Drop in and try out one of our board games, or bring your own! / Rejoignez-nous et essayer l'un de nos jeux, ou prenez votre propre jeu!

  • March Break
    Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 10:30am

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Become a master code breaker and learn to send secret messages to your friends. Ages 7-12. 60 min. Registration required.

  • Four illustrated animals use magnifying glasses, write in notebooks, and dress as a spy or detective
    Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 10:30am

    Play card games, board games, and more at the library. Try out some Tic-Tac-Toe or our large Connect-Four game. Drop-in program. Ages 6-12.

    Viens jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société et encore plus à la bibliothèque. Tentez-vous à un jeu de morpion, ou essayez notre jeu de Puissance 4 à taille grande. Programme portes ouvertes. Pour les 6 à 12 ans.

  • Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 10:15am

    Do you like board games? What about HUGE life-sized board games? Come to the Sunnyside branch and play big versions of classic games like Jenga, Kerplunk, Connect Four and more! Ages 4+.

    Drop-in program.

  • Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 10:30am

    Come join us for a morning filled with oversized fun! Enjoy classic games like Connect Four, Guess Who?, Candyland, Tic Tac Toe, and Bowling – all with a giant twist! This event is a drop in perfect for all ages.

  • cartoon images of teens striking different poses
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Il est important que les jeunes reconnaissent le moment où un jeu se transforme d’une activité basée sur les compétences en une activité basé sur le hasard, en particulier lorsque de l’argent réel est converti en monnaie de jeu. Cet atelier interactif explore les formes non conventionnelles de jeu de hasard accessibles aux mineurs, telles que le déblocage de packs de joueurs, les paris « skin », les paris sur les sports électroniques et les sports de fantaisie quotidiens. L’atelier examine les signes de problèmes liés aux jeux vidéo et de hasard et explore les risques potentiels de ces activités, tout en proposant des stratégies pour prendre des décisions sûres et saines et en fournissant des informations sur des services de soutien communautaires. Présenter par le YMCA. Programme pour ados. Inscription requise. 

    La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa (BPO) s’efforce de rendre ses programmes universellement accessibles. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation, veuillez remplir le présent formulaire : https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/formulaire-de-demande-de-services-accessibles
    Il est préférable de présenter votre demande au moins trois semaines à l’avance. 

  • cartoon images of teens striking different poses
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 3:00pm

    It is important for youth to know when a game goes from a skill-based activity to a chance-based activity, especially when real money is converted into in-game currency. This interactive workshop explores unconventional forms of gambling available to minors, such as player-pack unlocking, skin betting, e-sports betting, and daily fantasy sports. It discusses signs of problem gaming and gambling and explores the potential risks of these activities, while providing strategies on how to make safe and healthy decisions and providing information on referrals to community support services. Presented by the YMCA. Teen Program. Registration required. 

    Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone.  If you need specific accommodations, please fill out this form: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form 
    We prefer at least three weeks' notice for accommodation requests. 

  • cartoon animals in detective outfits
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 3:00pm

    Play card games, board games, and video games at the library. Drop-in program. Ages 6-12.

    Viens jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société ou à des jeux vidéos à la bibliothèque. Programme portes ouvertes. Pour les 6 à 12 ans.

  • Wednesday Mar 12, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Mar 13, 2025)

    Our peaceful spaceship has been invaded by secret traitors! Take the role of crewmate and work together. Can you find the impostors - or keep from being found out? Ages 7+.