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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. Drop-in program.
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Venez jouer aux échecs avec d'autres jeunes dans un environnement détendu et informel! Pratiquez les bases ou tentez le défi hebdomadaire.
Pour les 8 à 18 ans. Programme portes ouvertes.
Enter the world of robotics through hands-on demos and innovative designs from our local tech community.
Join Ottawa Public Library, Area X.0 operated by Invest Ottawa, Four DRobotics, Algonquin College Bachelor of Engineering Automation and Robotics program, and EOM Robotics from Earl of March High School for a fun, free, and informative drop-in event.
Explorez la robotique avec des démonstrations pratiques.
Joignez-vous à la Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa, à Area X.0 (exploitée par Investir Ottawa), à Four DRobotics au personnel du programme de baccalauréat en ingénierie, en automatisation et en robotique du Collège Algonquin, et à EOM Robotics de l'école secondaire Earl of March à cet événement amusant, gratuit et informatif.
This is a group for people who love to write.
Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their work, exchanging feedback or above all else, sharing their passion for the craft. Practitioners from all skill levels and writing genres are welcome.
Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome.
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
Passeport pour le Monde: Vietnam – Dans l’œil du dragon (2020)
Passport to the World: Vietnam - In the Eye of the Dragon (FRENCH VERSION - 2020)
À l’honneur du mois du patrimoine asiatique, prenez un tour visuel somptueux du Vietnam. Au-delà de ses plus fameux sites, le troisième millénaire frappe à la porte des grandes villes. Mais loin de cette modernité, des régions reculées de l'ancien Tonkin vivent encore de traditions ancestrales dans des paysages extraordinaires.
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, take a decadent visual tour of Vietnam. Come and witness the third millennium knocking at the door of its big cities, while far from the modernity, the remote regions of ancient Tonkin still honour their ancestral traditions amongst extraordinary landscapes.
1 h 24 minutes. En français avec sous-tires en anglais. Gracieuseté de Hoopla.
1 h 24 minutes. En French with English subtitles. Courtesy of Hoopla.
For Ages 10-18. Drop-in on Mondays between 4:30 and 6 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.
This program is led by Heidi Robertson, Director of the Ottawa Scrabble Club
Note: There is no program on February 17 (Family Day), April 21 (Easter Monday) and May 19 (Victoria Day)
Join author Michael F. Stewart for an evening of shared writing, support, and constructive criticism from peers. No experience necessary, all forms of writing welcome.
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults and teens of all abilities. Drop-in.
***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024
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Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes et adolescents de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.
***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024
This session focuses on innovative methods to reuse food and minimize waste. Participants will learn meal planning and budgeting techniques, discover creative ways to reuse leftovers, and explore how to utilize food scraps to make stocks and broths. The session will start with an icebreaker activity where participants share their own creative food reuse ideas. Presented by Foodhsharing Ottawa
Registration Required
Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.