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  • Family Movies: Luca (G)

    Blackburn Hamlet

    Friday Sep 20, 2024 at 4:00pm
    120 minutes

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    Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies every Friday this fall at the Blackburn Hamlet branch! Bring your own water bottle. Costumes are always welcome!  

    Luca (2021) - 95 mins - G

    Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, a young boy experiences an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

    Le film sera visionné en anglais / Movie will be shown in English 

  • Dungeons and Dragons

    Centennial

    Saturday Sep 21, 2024 at 2:00pm
    90 minutes

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    Join us for an afternoon of imagination and adventure. Beginner or experienced players are welcome! ​

    D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Meet new players as you undertake an adventure in this popular game!​

    Please register online. Ages 9-12.
  • Arabic storytime

    Arabic Family Storytime / Contes Arabes en famille

    Alta Vista

    Saturdays, Sep 21, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024
    3:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

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    إنضمّوا إلينا لسماع أجمل القصص والأغاني باللّغة العربية للأطفال الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين صفر و ٦ سنوات برفقة أولياء أمورهم (التسجيل غير مطلوب)

     (٦٠ دقيقة) أيّام السبت الساعة ٣ عصراً

    ٢١ سبتمبر(أيلول) - ١٩ أكتوبر(تشرين الأول) - ١٦  نوفمبر (تشرين الثاني) 

    Join us for Arabic Stories, rhymes and songs for children, ages 0 to 6 years, and their parents or caregivers.  

    Saturdays at 3:00 pm (60 min)​. Registration not required.

    September 21, October 19, November 16

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    Contes, comptines, et chansons en Arabe pour les enfants de 0 à 6 ans accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien. 

    Les samedis à 15h (60 min)​. Portes ouvertes.

    21 septembre, 19 octobre, 16 novembre
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    Homeschool Happenings/ Mon école-maison à la biblio

    North Gloucester

    Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

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    Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

    Mondays September 9, September 23, October 7, October 21, November 4 and November 18 

    Venez jouer ou créer ou lire! Pour les enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.  

    Les lundis 9 septembre, 23 septembre, 7 octobre, 21 octobre, 4 novembre et 18 novembre 

  • Chess club / Club d'échec

    Greenboro

    Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    5:00pm
    60 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

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    Play and learn about chess.  For 6+ years old.

    Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus.

  • Graphic Novel Book Club

    Beaverbrook

    Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

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    Join us once a month to discuss a variety of graphic novels followed by an activity. 

    You will be given your first book at our first meeting.

    This program is for children 10-12 years old. Registration required.

  • Story Seekers Bookclub

    Beaverbrook

    Wednesdays, Sep 25, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    4:00pm
    45 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

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    Are you new to independent reading? Need help finding something fun and exciting to read? Join us to discuss a variety of titles and share with us some of your favourites.

    Ages 7-9. Registration required.
  • STEM Scientist Girl

    STEAM Storytime Session 1

    Greenboro

    Thursdays, Sep 26, 2024 - Oct 10, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

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    Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

    For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver.

    Please only register the child participant, not the adult. 
  • Play Day ( PA Days)

    Play Day ( PA Days)

    Nepean Centrepointe

    Fridays, Sep 27, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024
    10:30am
    120 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

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    Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and...as many books as you want to read!

     Drop-in! ​

    Jeux de société, blocs LEGO et...autant de livres que tu désires en lire!

    Portes-ouvertes! ​

    Friday, September 27 10:30 am - 12:30 pm​

    Friday, October 11 10:30 am – 12:30 pm ​

    Friday, November 8 10:30 am – 12:30 pm ​

    Friday, November 29 10:30 am – 12:30 pm​

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  • PD Day: Help Yourself to Some Fun (drop-in) / À tes ciseaux et Lego pour les journées pédagogiques, portes-ouvertes

    Greenboro

    Fridays, Sep 27, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024
    11:00am
    180 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

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    Looking for something to do?  Drop in for some crafts and games.  Ages 6-12

    Tu t’ennuies? Tu ne sais pas quoi faire?  Viens à la biblio pour bricoler et jouer.  6 à 12 ans.