Drop in for a showing of the movie The Polar Express (2004) starring Tom Hanks!
The movie will start at 6:00pm. Total run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Popcorn & hot chocolate provided!
Ages 13-17
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.
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:00pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 7:00pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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The weather outside is frightful, but the treats are so delightful. Join us to decorate cookies and/or a graham cracker house. Free hot chocolate and popcorn. Drop-in program.
Ages 13-17
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Friday Dec 15, 2023 at 4:15am
90 minutesCome learn the very basics of using a sewing machine with us and make a drawstring bag!
For ages 12-17 years old. Registration is required.
ONLY ONE PLACE REMAINS AVAILABLE. It's for Saturday Nov 25th, 3pm-4:30pm. Contact Véro Dupuis directly to register : veronique.dupuis@biblioottawalibrary.ca
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Viens apprendre les bases de la couture à la machine avec nous et fais un sac à cordon coulissant !
Pour les 12 à 17 ans. Inscription requise.
UNE SEULE PLACE DISPONIBLE - c'est pour le samedi 25 novembre, 3:00pm-4:30pm.
SVP contactez Véro Dupuis directement pour la réserver : veronique.dupuis@biblioottawalibrary.ca
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Friday Dec 15, 2023 at 1:00pm
300 minutesDrop-in program
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Get into the festive spirit whether you are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or simply some well-earned time off. Adults & families are invited to make their own greeting cards for the holidays. Supplies are provided. Bring yourself & your creativity!
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Friday Dec 15, 2023 at 3:00pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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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)
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Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
60 minutesLet your creativity flow with Pop-up Painters. Transform a blank canvas into a majestic snowy trees painting! Guided tutorial and supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Ages 8 and up.
This program is made possible with support from Friends of the Ottawa Public Library.
Paint me a Picture workshop is part of Emerald Plaza’s Holiday Open House. Throughout the day enjoy light refreshments, make holiday gift supplies at our crafting table, and play Chocolate Bar Bingo in the afternoon.
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Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 11:00am
240 minutesDrop-in program
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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.
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Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 12:00pm
240 minutesDrop-in program
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Drop in during library hours for light refreshments and activities.
Upcycle your own gift bags, gift tags and holiday cards. All materials provided. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
Play Chocolate Bar Bingo- 2:00-3:00 pm.
All ages welcome.
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Mondays, Dec 18, 2023 - Jun 17, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes5 sessions remaining
The Stittsville Creative Writing Group – Youth Program (SCWG-YP) is an extension of the adult program with the goals of: fostering creativity and literacy in the next generation, inspiring future writers, and preserving the art of the written word.
Participants are youth 13-17 years of age, unless granted an exemption. SCWG-YP participants and members meet once a month, on the third Monday of the month from 6:30pm-8:00pm, for a series of lectures and writing exercises designed to achieve the group’s goals. The group is led by an adult member of the SCWG.
Deliverables undertaken by the SCWG-YP include:
· Discussion on writing theory;
· Practical lessons on writing;
· In-session and independent writing exercises;
· Appraisal and workshopping of ideas, and
· Guidance on creative writing and practical advice about publishing.
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Thursday Dec 21, 2023 at 6:00pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Get into that seasonal mood with some cookie decorating! There will be festive tunes, hot chocolate and all the material you need to decorate cookies.
Ages 13-17
While supplies last