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    Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Come recreate a famous piece of art. We will select a new piece of art and give you all the supplies you need!

    January inspiration: The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai
    February inspiration: Les Fétiches by Loïs Mailou Jones

    Ages 6-12.

  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Learn various ways you can organize your photos on your computer or in the cloud. You should be able to find even your oldest photos quickly and easily. Understand how to create backups so your photos are protected against theft, fire, or other disasters. Learn how to create a free on-line photo album using Flickr.

    Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

    Registration required.

  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 21, 2025)

    Every Third Saturday of the month please join us for a program that features:

    · dimmed lighting

    · sensory toys

    · a smaller number of participants

    · an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

    During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

    This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.

  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Bruce Narbaitz is the writer of "Grr Umbler and the Hunt for Happiness," a playful and profound picture book about the magic of gratitude. During this interactive presentation, Bruce will read his book, answer questions about the writing process, share his #1 Thankfulness Tip, and facilitate fun Gratitude Games. For ages 5-12 (or any age that needs a gratitude boost!). Presented in English. 

    Bruce was raised in Blackburn Hamlet, where he learned to read, frequented the library and started his writing journey.
    He is grateful for fresh air, the sound of Rice Krispies, and any opportunity to be silly. 

  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 01, 2025)

    Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.​

    ​Ages 9 & up ​

    ​No registration required ​

  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Feb 22, 2025)

    Create and build with Lego®!

    Drop-in Family Program.

  • Chess | Échecs
    Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 21, 2025)

    Join us for adult chess, all levels welcome; an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun. :) 

    No registration required. Ages 18+.

  • Kids playing and listening to a story.
    Monday Feb 17, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Feb 24, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play afterwards.​

    Drop-in program. 

  • Monday Feb 17, 2025 at 12:30pm (series runs until Feb 24, 2025)

    Meet other language learners and native speakers for conversation in a relaxed and friendly environment. For learners and speakers of any language.

    Please Note: The January 6, 2025 session has been cancelled 

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation multi-langues. Il s'agit d'un groupe amical pour causer dans un environnement détendu. Ce programme est pour apprenants et pour locuteurs natifs de toutes les langues.

    Veuillez noter : la session du 6 janvier est annulée 

  • Tuesday Feb 18, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Feb 25, 2025)

    Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne).

    Portes-ouvertes. (inscription non-requise)