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  • A fim strip with a movie projector and tickets surround the title "Silly Saturday Screenings."
    Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 10:30am

    Join us on the third Saturday of the month. We'll show a family film or series of short videos for your entertainment. Light snacks and covered drinks are welcome. Family program. Drop-in program.

    The show starts at 10:30 a.m. We will be playing Shooom’s Odyssey (24 min.)

  • Parents reading to children / des parents lisent à leurs enfants
    Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 10:30am

    Join us for songs, stories, and a craft to celebrate Family Day weekend. Ages 3-6, Drop-in.

  • chicken on skateboard
    Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 11:15am

    Les lapins sont-ils tous identiques? De quoi ont-ils besoin? Qu’est-ce qu’un lièvre, où vit-il et quels sont ses prédateurs? Alors qu’ils explorent ces questions par le jeu et l’enquête, les enfants font aussi connaissance avec un lapin et caressent sa douce fourrure avec le Musée de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation du Canada.

    Programme familial pour les 4+ ans. 

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    En raison de la capacité limitée des salles, un seul parent/guardien peut accompagner chaque enfant/famille.

  • brown and white chess pieces on chess board in sunlight
    Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 07, 2025)

    Interested in chess and looking for new opponents? 

    Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

    Reserved for players aged between 6-17.

    Intéressé par les échecs et à la recherche de nouveaux adversaires ? 

    Des bénévoles ados seront présents pour aider ceux qui apprennent !

    Réservé aux joueurs âgés de 6 à 17 ans.

  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Mar 01, 2025)

    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!

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Come recreate a famous piece of art. We will select a new piece of art and give you all the supplies you need!

    January inspiration: The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai
    February inspiration: Les Fétiches by Loïs Mailou Jones

    Ages 6-12.

  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 21, 2025)

    Every Third Saturday of the month please join us for a program that features:

    · dimmed lighting

    · sensory toys

    · a smaller number of participants

    · an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

    During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

    This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.

  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Bruce Narbaitz is the writer of "Grr Umbler and the Hunt for Happiness," a playful and profound picture book about the magic of gratitude. During this interactive presentation, Bruce will read his book, answer questions about the writing process, share his #1 Thankfulness Tip, and facilitate fun Gratitude Games. For ages 5-12 (or any age that needs a gratitude boost!). Presented in English. 

    Bruce was raised in Blackburn Hamlet, where he learned to read, frequented the library and started his writing journey.
    He is grateful for fresh air, the sound of Rice Krispies, and any opportunity to be silly. 

  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 01, 2025)

    Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.​

    ​Ages 9 & up ​

    ​No registration required ​

  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Feb 22, 2025)

    Create and build with Lego®!

    Drop-in Family Program.