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  • Saturday May 04, 2024 at 11:00am
    120 minutes

    These are the activities you are looking for.....at Richmond branch.  Let out your inner Droid, Stormtrooper, Wookie, etc and get creative!  Join us in celebrating Star Wars day the Jedi way!

    Saturday, May 4th, 2024 @ 11-1pm

    Richmond branch, OPL

  • colourful comic book explosion

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:00pm
    240 minutes

    Continue the Free Comic Book Day celebration with a comic book movie double feature!! (Bonus points for those who show up in costume or cosplay and pose for a picture in front of our green screen!)

    • Big Hero 6 (1PM to 2:45PM)
    • Intermission: cosplay picture time! (2:45PM to 3PM)
    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (3PM to 4:40PM)

    Big Hero 6 movie poster        Mutant Mayhem - movie poster

  • Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
    60 minutes

    Ages 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. 

  • Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Let out your inner Droid, Stormtrooper, Wookie, etc and have a blast! 

    Join us in celebrating Star Wars Day, the Jedi way!

    In a galaxy far, far away, we will explore science experiments, crafts, games, and more!

    Drop-in. Family program.

    Saturday, May 4th from 2:30-3:30 pm. 

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

    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

  • Mondays, May 06, 2024 - May 27, 2024
    5:30pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

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

  • Monday May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm
    90 minutes

    Please join us for an introductory program of learning macrame. 

    Learn some macrame knots or reacquaint yourself to macrame. 

    No experience needed. All materials provided.

    Registration only.

  • Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm
    90 minutes

    Come and join us for the evening of learning how to crochet amigurumi Octopus.

    All materials provided. Basic experience needed.

    Registration only.

  • Saturdays, May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024
    10:00am
    420 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Spring Plant Swap

    Stittsville Branch, 1637 Stittsville Main

    May 18th & 19th from 10-5

    Chat with other avid gardeners, pick up a few books, and swap some of your plants for ours!

  • Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 5:30pm
    90 minutes

    Come and join us for the evening of learning how to crochet amigurumi Cupcake.

    All material provided. Basic experience needed.

    Registration only.