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  • Saturday Sep 21, 2024 at 10:30am
    90 minutes

    Do you love puzzles?

    Would you like to try new ones and trade your old ones?

    Join us for our first Puzzle Swap.

     Bring  a puzzle, take a puzzle!

    Aimez-vous les casse-têtes?

    Aimeriez-vous échanger vos casse-têtes usagés et en essayer de nouveaux?

    Joignez-vous à nous pour notre tout premier échange de casse-têtes!

     Vous donnez et vous recevez!

  • Les chiens à la bibliothèque!  ​​​​​​​Dogs at the Library!

    Saturdays, Sep 21, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Rendez visite à des chiens thérapeutiques de Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) et à leurs maîtres dans un environnement décontracté avec une présentation spéciale de la Société de la protection des animaux (SPA) d'Ottawa sur le bien-être des animaux de compagnie. Participez à l'un ou l'autre des programmes ou bien aux deux. Ils sont gratuits et aucune inscription n'est requise.

    La présentation de la SPA : 10 h 30 à 11 h 30

    Visite des chiens thérapeutiques de TPOC : 11 h 30 à 12 h 30

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    Visit therapy dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) and their handlers in a relaxed setting with a special presentation on animal care from the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). Come to either or both of these free drop-in programs!

    OHS presentation: 10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.

    TPOC Therapy Dog visit: 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.

     

  • Saturdays, Sep 21, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    This is a group for people who love to write.

    Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their work, exchanging feedback or above all else, sharing their passion for the craft.  Practitioners from all skill levels and writing genres are welcome.

    Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome.

  • Saturdays, Sep 21, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    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 ​

  • anime and manga club kaiju no. 8 edition; kaiju no. 8 characters

    Saturdays, Sep 21, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
    2:30pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Are you looking to catch up on the most popular anime and manga?  Join the Anime & Manga Club: Kaiju No. 8 Edition!  We will watch the first 12 episodes of the anime as well as discuss the manga and eat classic Japanese snacks.

    Ages 13+

    Kaiju No. 8 Description:

    Kafka Hibino has always dreamed of joining the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju.  But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation.  How can he fight kaiju when he's now become one himself?!

    Viewing Schedule:

    September 21: Episodes 1 - 4 of Kaiju No. 8

    October 19: Episodes 5 - 8 of Kaiju No. 8

    November 30: Episodes 9 - 12 of Kaiju No. 8 

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

    3 sessions remaining

    Rubik's Cubes at BH

     A friendly Rubik's Cube community meetup hosted by Blackburn Hamlet Branch. In a Non-Competitive setting, join to meet friends, show off your skills and see others perform. Please bring your own cube if possible

    Event Dates:

    Saturday September 21, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Saturday October 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Saturday November 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Rubik's Cubes a BH

    Une rencontre communautaire amicale Rubik's Cube est organisée par la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet. Dans un cadre non compétitif, rejoignez-nous pour rencontrer des amis, montrer vos compétences et voir les autres performer.

    Merci d'apporter votre propre cube si possible.

    Dates:

    Samedi 21 septembre 2024 a 15 h 00

    Samedi 19 octobre 2024 a 15 h 00

    Samedi 16 novembre 2024 a 15 h 00

  • smiling woman playing with virtual reality equipment

    Mondays, Sep 23, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    3:30pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Drop in to try some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! 

    Test your reflexes with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, explore oceans or mountains, ride roller coasters, defend your castle or spaceship from attack, see the world with Google Earth, and more! 

    Single-player games, all game text/dialogue in English 

    How it works: come during the session to sign up for a 10-minute time slot (first come first served, no sign-ups ahead of time) 

    Ages: 11 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller/younger players) 

    Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels) 

  • Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 7:00pm
    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, music, and refreshments!

  • Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

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

    ***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024

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

    ***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024

  • Mario

    Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    3:00pm
    60 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.