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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.

  • four coloured dice

    Thursdays, Dec 07, 2023 - Jun 13, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    28 sessions remaining

    Aimez-vous les jeux de société ? Jouer aux cartes ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.

    Programme portes-ouvertes 

    Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

    Drop-in program 

  • Fridays, Dec 08, 2023 - Jan 05, 2024
    10:00am
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in. For ages 6-12. 

    Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Inscription non requise. Pour les 6-12 ans. 

  • Adult reading to a group of children

    Saturdays, Dec 09, 2023 - Dec 16, 2023
    10:00am
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. Drop-in.

    Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage, et plus encore! Inscription non requise.

  • Tuesday Dec 12, 2023 at 5:30pm
    150 minutes

    Bring your friends & family in for exciting board games & card games.  We have a variety to choose from including Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, & more!  You are also welcome to bring your own games.  

    Second Tuesday evening of each month

  • virtual reality play

    Friday Dec 15, 2023 at 3:00pm
    90 minutes

    Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more! 

    All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.

    Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels

    Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)

  • Friday Dec 15, 2023 at 4:00pm
    90 minutes

    Drop in and play Wii U with us!

    Don't know how to play?

    The teens running this program will be happy to help!

  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
    90 minutes

    Play and learn about chess. For 6+ years old. 

    Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus. 

  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 11:00am
    240 minutes

    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.

  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 12:00pm
    240 minutes

    Drop in during library hours for light refreshments and activities.

    Upcycle your own gift bags, gift tags and holiday cards. All materials provided. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

    Play Chocolate Bar Bingo- 2:00-3:00 pm.

    All ages welcome.

  • Everybody Plays

    Wednesdays, Dec 27, 2023 - Dec 29, 2023
    1:00pm
    180 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    A world of fun and games at the library. Parents must supervise children.

    Drop in program

    Dec 27-29 1-4 Pm