Play and learn about chess. For 6+ years old.
Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus.
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 01, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - May 11, 2024
11:30am
30 minutes2 sessions remaining
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ireland? Are you interested in having a penpal abroad? If so then this program is for you! Please join us on Saturday May 4 or Saturday May 11 at 11:30 (30 min) in the meeting room to be matched with an Irish penpal and to create a letter!
Please note: Communications will be sent and received strictly through the library address. All letters will be monitored by library staff to ensure certain guidelines are followed in terms of appropriate language, content and to ensure that personally identifiable information is not shared.
Ages 8-13
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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!).
Please register.
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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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Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 01, 2024
3:00pm
120 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Join us for our monthly e-sports tournament where we play PS4 games such as NBA 2K24, FC Sports 24, and Rocket League. Snacks provided.
For kids and teens. Registration beings 30 minutes before the program at the door.
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Rejoignez-nous pour notre tournoi mensuel d'e-sports où nous jouons à des jeux PS4 tels que NBA 2K24, FC Sports 24, et Rocket League. Collations fournies.
Pour les enfants et les adolescents. L'inscription se fait 30 minutes avant le programme à la porte.
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 3:30pm
45 minutesRejoignez-nous pour une célébration des jardins! Ensemble, nous lirons un album, planterons un mini-jardin et ferons un bricolage en rapport avec les plantes.
Inscription requise.
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Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:30pm
150 minutesDrop-in program
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This year, May the 4th is both Free Comic Book Day AND Star Wars Day! Stupendous!!
While comic books are always free at the library (as long as you return them, of course) we also want to celebrate this occasion. So join us this morning at the library for some geeky (and family friendly) arts and crafts:
- Super hero themed face painting (10:30 am to noon)
- Star Wars themed colouring and crafts (10:30 to 1PM)
- Make your own button with comic book art (10:30 to 1PM)
Bonus points for anyone who shows up in costume or cosplay!!
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Monday May 06, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.
Mondays March 25, April 8, April 22 and May 6
UPDATE: April 8 session has been moved to 12:30-3 P.M.
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 25 mars, 8 avril, 22 avril et 6 mai
MISE À JOUR: la session du 8 avril aura lieu de 12 h 30 à 15 h
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Mondays, May 06, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Come get excited about STEM with us!
Every two weeks during our regular Monday Homeschool Happenings program, there will be science experiments suitable for children ages 6-12 years and their adult co-learner.
This program is in partnership with the Let's Talk Science with UOttawa and Carleton U.
Dates are as follows :
-January 29
-February 12
-February 26
-March 11 **This is March Break week -- registration is required.
-March 25
-April 8
-April 22
-May 6
-June 3
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
10:30am
45 minutes4 sessions remaining
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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime. (No registration needed)