Le samedi 14 octobre à 14 h
60 minutes
Get inspired to read and discuss great books with other avid readers.
Come ready to talk about your favourites and participate in book-related activities.
For ages 8-12. Registration required.
Please reserve a space for each child attending, with a library card.
Le lundi 16 octobre à 15 h
120 minutes
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners!
D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters 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 at least 5 days ahead of time to bid of your preference of character and get your info sheet before game-day. Late registrants will be assigned a random character.
Ages 12-18
Le lundi 16 octobre à 17 h 30
90 minutes
Would you like to learn yet another simple stitch and glance into the history of Japanese folk-art of the 17 th century?
The word Sashiko literally means "little stabs", a reference to the simple running stitch employed in repeating or interlocking patterns.
Please join us for the evening of learning to use white thread creating an attractive contrast against indigo fabric using simple patterns representing things found in nature.
Les lundis, 16 octobre, 2023 - 17 juin, 2024
18 h 30
90 minutes
7 sessions restantes
The Stittsville Creative Writing Group – Youth Program (SCWG-YP) is an extension of the adult program with the goals of: fostering creativity and literacy in the next generation, inspiring future writers, and preserving the art of the written word.
Participants are youth 13-17 years of age, unless granted an exemption. SCWG-YP participants and members meet once a month, on the third Monday of the month from 6:30pm-8:00pm, for a series of lectures and writing exercises designed to achieve the group’s goals. The group is led by an adult member of the SCWG.
Deliverables undertaken by the SCWG-YP include:
· Discussion on writing theory;
· Practical lessons on writing;
· In-session and independent writing exercises;
· Appraisal and workshopping of ideas, and
· Guidance on creative writing and practical advice about publishing.
Le mardi 17 octobre à 14 h
60 minutes
Join us for an afternoon of crafting. Participants will make 6” square Halloween plaque to add to their fall décor. All materials will be provided.
Le mardi 17 octobre à 18 h 30
60 minutes
Adults are invited to join us in making their own cards. Make greeting cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but feel free to also bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Come along and have fun!
Le mercredi 18 octobre à 11 h
60 minutes
Discover what you can do with your library card!
Join this 1-hour hands-on session to learn more about online resources. Find out how you can use your library card to access free films, read magazines online, access e-books, learn a new language, listen to music, and much more.
Register to ensure your spot.
The program will be held in the computer lab on the lower level of the Nepean Centrepointe library.
Les mercredis, 18 octobre, 2023 - 8 novembre, 2023
15 h 00
60 minutes
4 sessions restantes
Create art in good company.
This series is perfect for aspiring artists, crafters who are in a rut, and anyone who suspects that a creative habit would be good for their soul.
We will explore our creativity using art prompts from Creativebug.
All supplies will be provided.
Le jeudi 19 octobre à 18 h
45 minutes
Engage, Encourage and Grow Together with STEM Learning Opportunities.
An evening family storytime program with math and science themed stories and related hands-on activities.
For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.
Le jeudi 19 octobre à 18 h
60 minutes
Ages 8 - 13 years old.
Barbies are DYING for a makeover! Join us and "zombie" a Barbie.
All supplies (including a Barbie or a Ken) will be provided. Please register for this program.