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Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Practice the basics or test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.
Ages: 8 to 18. Drop-in program.
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Venez jouer aux échecs avec d'autres jeunes dans un environnement détendu et informel! Pratiquez les bases ou tentez le défi hebdomadaire.
Pour les 8 à 18 ans. Programme portes ouvertes.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
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.)
Learn how Canadian author, Barbara Reid, uses modeling clay to create the illustrations in her books. Materials will be provided for you to create your own illustrations. We will be showing a pre-recorded video in English, where Barbara Reid will give a demonstration on how to make clay creations.
There will also be other activities available to celebrate Family Literacy Day! Family program. Drop-in.
Apprenez comment l'auteure canadienne Barbara Reid utilise pâte à modeler pour créer les illustrations dans ses ouvrages. Les matériaux seront fournis pour que vous puissiez créer vos propres illustrations. Nous projetterons une vidéo préenregistrée en anglais, dans laquelle Barbara Reid fera une démonstration sur la manière de réaliser des créations en argile.
D'autres activités seront également disponibles pour célébrer la Journée de l'alphabétisation familiale ! Programme familial. Portes ouvertes.
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.
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!
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.
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®! Drop-in. For ages 6-12.
Architectes en herbe, à vos LEGO®! Portes ouvertes. Pour les 6-12 ans.
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.
Welcome some poultry from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum into your library visit! Listen to
them cluck and coo, touch their soft feathers and watch them scratch and peck. Through fun
educational activities, participants explore the characteristics, needs and lifecycle of these barnyard
favourites. Family program for ages 4+.