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Thursday Feb 08, 2024 at 10:00am
360 minutes
Close your eyes. Picture yourself on a crisp September school day. The Book Fair has come to town, and you catch the sweet aroma of new books, gel pens, and pencil-topper erasers in the air...
While we can't travel back in time to these magical days, we can give you the next best thing - the Beaverbrook Book Fair! Join us for an all-day event where you can browse staff-picked favourites from every genre and leave with your next favourite read, plus some fun freebies.
Thursday Feb 08, 2024 at 4:00pm
60 minutes
Ages 10 to 14 years old. Register and unravel a new skill called finger knitting!
Our focus will be to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2024, Year of the Dragon by knitting a snake (aka: Dragon). We will supply the wool, instructions and a space for you to learn. Register online please.
Friday Feb 09, 2024 at 3:00pm
90 minutes
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)
Saturday Feb 10, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Join local author and contest judge, Amelinda Bérubé, for tips and tricks on how to write a winning short story. This workshop is aimed at teenagers 13-18 years old. Registration required.
Meet Amelinda Bérubé: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrCYqHEKQ2w
Monday Feb 12, 2024 at 7:30pm
60 minutes
Calling all trivia fans, game show enthusiasts, and people who know a lot of random facts! Join us for a trivia night at the Beaverbrook Branch where you'll tackle questions from a wide range of categories (not just about books!) to win a prize and the respect of the trivia community. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, good music, questions for teens and older adults alike, and refreshments!
Saturday Feb 17, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes
Viens découvrir le parcours de Pierre-Luc Bélanger, auteur et juge du concours d’écriture Supers auteur(e)s. Tu apprendras comment il est parvenu à écrire son premier roman, les différentes étapes qui mènent à la publication d’un roman et ce que ça prend pour être un(e) auteur(e). Après la présentation, il te donnera aussi quelques trucs pour réussir à créer une nouvelle passionnante ou un poème captivant. Pour les 13 à 18 ans. Inscription requise.
Rencontre Pierre-Luc Bélanger : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K9-LzEOEgA
Thursday Feb 29, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutes
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)
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024 at 3:30pm
120 minutes
A movie for all the dreamers, scientists, and rebels out there. The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.
Snacks will be provided.
Monday Mar 11, 2024 at 3:00pm
90 minutes
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)
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutes
Learn the basics of how to make colourful knotted bracelets out of thread!
We will demonstrate two beginner patters - diagonal lines and arrowheads/chevrons - to help you build the fundamental skills you can adapt into more complicated patterns.
Use the supplies provided, or feel free to bring your own embroidery floss!
Ages: 12 to 18