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!
Saturdays 1:30-3:00 pm
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Saturdays, Oct 05, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes11 sessions remaining
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Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
12:00pm
90 minutes10 sessions remaining
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Join us for coffee, cards and conversation in a casual setting at the Osgoode Library. Drop in.
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Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
3:30pm
90 minutes5 sessions remaining
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Drop in to try some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system!
Test your reflexes with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, explore oceans or mountains, ride roller coasters, defend your castle or spaceship from attack, see the world with Google Earth, and more!
Single-player games, all game text/dialogue in English
How it works: come during the session to sign up for a 10-minute time slot (first come first served, no sign-ups ahead of time)
Ages: 11 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller/younger players)
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels)
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Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
5:30pm
150 minutes6 sessions remaining
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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
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Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
6:30pm
120 minutes11 sessions remaining
For ages 13-17. Interested in playing D&D? Then join us for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. Spaces limited.
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Thursdays, Oct 10, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
6:00am
60 minutes11 sessions remaining
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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.
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Thursdays, Oct 10, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes10 sessions remaining
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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
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Fridays, Oct 11, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024
10:30am
120 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and...as many books as you want to read!
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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
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Saturdays, Oct 12, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
11:00am
180 minutes3 sessions remaining
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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.
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Saturdays, Oct 12, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024
1:30pm
180 minutes4 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.