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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.

  • Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    4:30pm
    120 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    For Ages 10-18.  Drop-in on Mondays between 4:30 and 6:30 pm for Youth Scrabble - an incredibly exciting activity that provides a challenging and stimulating experience for players. The game requires players to use their vocabulary, strategy, and critical thinking skills to create and place words on the board while competing against others. Whether you're an experienced player or a beginner, the fast-paced and competitive nature of the game is sure to keep you engaged and focused. Additionally, the social aspect of Club Scrabble is not to be underestimated, as players can meet new people, share their love of the game, and have fun together. Overall, Youth Scrabble is an exhilarating and satisfying pastime that offers mental stimulation, social interaction, and a lot of excitement.  Registration is optional.  Drop-ins are welcome.  

    This program is led by Heidi Robertson, Director of the Ottawa Scrabble Club

  • Tuesdays, Oct 22, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    5:30pm
    150 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Bring your friends & family for exciting card games, board games, & brain teasers! We have many games including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, & more! You may also bring some of your own. Brain teasers include puzzles, riddles, & Rubik's cubes. 

    Tuesdays once every 2 weeks

    Drop-in

  • board games

    Tuesdays, Oct 22, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Gather your friends and come to play board games at the library. Ages 13-18. 60 min. Drop-in.

  • Wednesday Oct 23, 2024 at 6:30pm
    120 minutes

    Drop in, hang out, and play video games! This month we are playing Mario Party 8. Ages 13 to 18.

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    Venez jouer des jeux vidéos avec d'autres ados ! Ce mois nous allons jouer Mario Party 8. Pour les 13 à 18 ans.

  • Saturdays, Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024
    1:30pm
    180 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Join a band of adventurers as they set out from the seaside town of Dragonsbourne. This is part 4 of a continuing adventure that takes place in the location of Dragonsbourne, and its surroundings. This game is intended for teens who have played D&D before, but beginners are also welcome. Please bring a 2nd level character and dice. Pre-made characters and dice will be provided for those who do not have their own.  This game is intended for ages 13-17.

  • witch holding cat with ghost and pumpkin in background

    Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 6:30pm
    45 minutes

    Wanda Witch and her friends, Ghost, Spider, and Pumpkin are excited about their favorite holiday, Halloween! Most kids love Halloween because of the treats, but these friends love the tricks! It looks like they are playing a trick on our class. They left us treats but tricked us and locked them in these boxes! Can you help solve the puzzles to open the boxes? Ages 8-12. Registration required.

  • Play Day ( PA Days)

    Fridays, Nov 08, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024
    10:30am
    120 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and...as many books as you want to read!

     Drop-in! ​

    Jeux de société, blocs LEGO et...autant de livres que tu désires en lire!

    Portes-ouvertes! ​

    Friday, September 27 10:30 am - 12:30 pm​

    Friday, October 11 10:30 am – 12:30 pm ​

    Friday, November 8 10:30 am – 12:30 pm ​

    Friday, November 29 10:30 am – 12:30 pm​

  • Dungeons and Dragons logo

    Saturday Nov 09, 2024 at 2:45pm
    120 minutes

    Curious about Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. 'that game from Stranger Things')? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners!  

    D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which you and other players take on the role of different characters to explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you undertake an adventure with fellow players!   

    This adventure uses pre-generated characters, so you must register by Thursday October 31st to receive a list of characters to choose from and receive your character info-sheet before game-day. Late registrants and those who do not reply to the character-choosing email will be assigned a random character. 

    Ages: 12-17

    Note: this session is a repeat/rerun of the game played on October 18th. If you attended that session, please do not register for this one, since it is less fun knowing the enemies/puzzles ahead of time and prevents a new player from joining and learning the game.

  • Sundays, Nov 10, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
    11:00am
    180 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers.

    Drop-in program for ages 12 and up.

    All materials will be supplied.

  • Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 4:00pm
    90 minutes

    Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On!

    Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen volunteers running this program will be happy to help.