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Jigsaw Puzzle in the library / Casse-têtes à la biblio

Cumberland

Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
10:00am
660 minutes
31 sessions remaining

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Did you know that jigsaw puzzles can strengthen your short-term memory, enhance your eye-hand coordination and sharpen your observation skills?

Drop in at the Cumberland branch and stay a while for a relaxing time making jigsaw puzzles.

Anytime during our opening hours.

Savez-vous que faire un casse-tête peut renforcer votre mémoire à court terme, améliorer la coordination oeil-main et aiguiser vos compétences d'observation?

Faites un saut à la succursale Cumberland afin de relaxer tout en faisant un casse-tête.

En tout temps lors de nos heures d'ouverture.
Family Stay and Play / Jouons à la biblio

Beaverbrook

Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - Dec 13, 2023
10:45am
30 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Join us following Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program. / Joignez-nous au après Contes en Famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.
Knit and Knatter

Sunnyside

Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - May 29, 2024
12:00pm
120 minutes
27 sessions remaining

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Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

Apportez votre tricot ou votre crochet et rencontrez d'autres passionnés à la succursale Sunnyside. Les tricoteurs de tous niveaux sont les bienvenus.
Nifty Knitters of North Gower

North Gower

Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - Dec 13, 2023
1:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts.

Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed atmosphere.

Every second Wednesday afternoon 1-3 pm
Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet

Orléans

Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - Dec 27, 2023
1:10pm
120 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.

Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.
Rosemount Knitting Group

Rosemount

Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - Dec 13, 2023
1:30pm
120 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Bring your knitting project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.
Adult Colouring Club

Nepean Centrepointe

Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - Dec 20, 2023
2:00pm
90 minutes
4 sessions remaining

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Are you looking for a relaxing activity that is low stress and doesn't require any special skills? Then colouring may be for you! Join us to explore your creative side, relax and meet new friends. All supplies will be provided.

The August 2nd session will be held in the Children's Program Room on the lower level of the library.
Babytime Stay and Play

Beaverbrook

Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - Dec 13, 2023
2:30pm
30 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Following Babytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and babies. Drop-in program.
Chess Club

Main

Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - Dec 27, 2023
4:00pm
120 minutes
5 sessions remaining

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Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
Crafternoon / Brin d’brico

Sunnyside

Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - Dec 13, 2023
4:00pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! For children of all ages. Takes place every Wednesday, EXCEPT Nov 1st 2023. Drop-in.

Wednesday Sept 13, 20 and 27, in addition to regular art supplies, we will provide materials to decorate Remembrance Hearts and Rocks, should you want to add one for our Truth and Reconciliation Day display.

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Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour satisfaire l’artiste en toi! Pour enfants de tous âges. Cette activité a lieu tous les mercredis, EXCEPTÉ le 1er novembre 2023. Inscription non requise.

Les mercredis de septembre, en plus du matériel de bricolage habituel, nous fournirons le matériel nécessaire pour décorer une roche ou un coeur en souvenir des victimes du système des écoles résidentielles et de leurs familles.