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Free Comic Book Day AND Star Wars Day Celebration

Main

Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:30pm
150 minutes

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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!!
Homeschool Happenings/ Mon école-maison à la biblio

North Gloucester

Monday May 06, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutes

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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
Family Game Night

Beaverbrook

Mondays, May 06, 2024 - May 27, 2024
5:30pm
90 minutes
3 sessions remaining

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Come enjoy a night of fun at the library. Play a new board game or bring your own to play with a friend.
Patio Lanterns

Hazeldean

Monday May 06, 2024 at 6:00pm
90 minutes

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Create a decorative patio lantern with a mason jar, tissue paper, flowers or leaves. Perfect for your outdoor setting!
Tips and Techniques for Better Photos

Stittsville

Monday May 06, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutes

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Learn, in simple terms, how your camera works to enable you to take better photos. The lecture will cover tips on composition, depth of field, lighting, people pictures and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleands Photo Club.
Teen Drop-in || Heure d'ados

Ruth E. Dickinson

Tuesdays, May 07, 2024 - Jun 04, 2024
11:45am
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining

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Spend your lunch hour playing video games, board games, working on homework or hanging out with other teens! Ages 13-18. || Passez votre heure de dîner à jouer à des jeux vidéo, à des jeux de société, à faire vos devoirs ou à passer du temps avec d’autres ados! Pour les 13 à 18 ans.
Adult Crafternoon : Embroidered Corner Bookmark

North Gower

Tuesday May 07, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes

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Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Participants will embroider a corner bookmark to take home! All supplies are provided.
Spring Bad Art Night

Centennial

Tuesday May 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
90 minutes

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Adults and teens are invited to get creative and make an awful imperfect piece of art. At the end of the session, you will get to vote on which of your fellow artists’ work is the worst! All supplies are provided.

Tuesday May 7, 6:00-7:30pm

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After School Craft Lab: Paper crafts

Manotick

Thursday May 09, 2024 at 4:15pm
60 minutes

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Ages 7-12 years old. Let's do some paper craft engineering and a not-so-engineering craft too! Join us after school.
Adult Crafternoon : Embroidered Corner Bookmark

Manotick

Friday May 10, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutes

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Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Participants will embroider a beautiful corner bookmark to take home. All supplies are provided.