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!
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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Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
60 minutesAges 6 - 12 years old (we will have crafts for younger siblings too).
Learn to speak Wookie (or Wookie sounds): make your own loyal Droid Cubecraft; test a saber in dual circle; complete a scavenger hunt; learn the planets in the Star Wars universe; fly your plane through the death star and knock down some Stormtroopers. For the younger ones: make a Chewbacca puppet and a yoda or lei bun headband. Origami Yoda awaits you! (yes, we have to say it: May the 4th be with you!).
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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Bring some plants… take some plants!
Chat with other avid gardeners and pick up a few books.
Amenez vos plantes et repartez avec d'autres variétés!
Partagez vos connaisances avec d'autres jardiniers et ramassez quelques livres
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Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
Our storytime welcomes and respects the needs of children aged 0-6 years living with developmental disabilities and/or Autism, who may face barriers related to sensory experiences, show signs of, or are at risk for a developmental delay.
A family member must be present for the entirety of the event.
Offered in partnership with Mothercraft Ottawa.
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:00pm
135 minutesDrop-in program
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Celebrate "May the 4th Be With You" with a screening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his young allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order.
Rated PG.
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Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - May 25, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
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Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 12-17
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Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
2:30pm
60 minutes8 sessions remaining
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Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in Family Program.
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
45 minutesJoin us for a celebration of gardens! We will be reading a picture book, planting a mini-garden to take home and doing a plant related craft.
Registration required.
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Let out your inner Droid, Stormtrooper, Wookie, etc and have a blast!
Join us in celebrating Star Wars Day, the Jedi way!
In a galaxy far, far away, we will explore science experiments, crafts, games, and more!
Drop-in. Family program.
Saturday, May 4th from 2:30-3:30 pm.
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Sundays, May 05, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024
1:00pm
210 minutes5 sessions remaining
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The Ottawa Municipal Liaisons of NaNoWriMo would like to invite you to join them for a monthly recurring write-in to help you keep up your writing habits during the months that are not November.
Bring your pen, paper, laptop, ideas, write besides other writers and participate in challenges!