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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.

  • Adult playing board game with children

    Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    1:00pm
    150 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    A weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO® bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!

    NOTE : during March Break, this room will be open to all! A structured activity is likely to be planned. Stay tuned.

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    Une belle sortie hebdomadaire pour les  familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO® et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!

    À noter : durant la semaine de relâche de mars, cette salle sera ouverte à tous! Il est possible qu'une activité avec animation soit planifiée. À suivre!

  • smiling woman playing with virtual reality equipment

    Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    3:30pm
    90 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    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) 

  • 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

  • Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    5:00pm
    60 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 2:00pm
    90 minutes

    Join us for a one-session evening of imagination and adventure. Beginner or experienced players are welcome! ​

    D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Meet new players as you undertake an adventure in this popular game!​

    Ages 9- 12. Register online.