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  • smiling woman playing with virtual reality equipment
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 03, 2025)

    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 flat, closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels)

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:15pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday

    Share advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters.

    Venez faire un tour, échanger des conseils et des idées et converser avec d'autres adeptes du tricot!.

  • Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 27, 2025)

    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.

  • pile of cream- and brown-coloured balls of yarn with brown knitting needles
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)

    The North Gloucester Knit Wits meet Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. Come share advice, ideas, and conversation with other knitters. Open to all adults and teens. Drop in. (Not for those looking to learn). /  Les tricoteurs de la succursale Gloucester nord se rencontrent les mardi soirs de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30. Venez partager vos suggestions et idées tout en placotant avec d’autres tricoteurs! Ouverte aux adultes et ados. Inscription non-requise. (Pas pour ceux qui cherche à apprendre).

  • Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. 

    Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada. 

  • Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 12:00pm (series runs until Jun 11, 2025)

    Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch.  Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

  • Thursday May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm

    This program is designed to introduce clients to 3D printing at the Imagine Space. We will teach about how 3D printing works, how to prepare a file for 3D printing, and how to use the MakerBot software to produce the best and most efficient 3D printing projects on our MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printers. Some computer knowledge helpful, but not essential. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian. Registration Required.

  • Friday May 9, 2025 at 4:30pm (series runs until Jun 06, 2025)

    Ages 13-18

    Find community, be yourself, and come hang out with other teens in this monthly drop-in social. Chat, listen to music, or participate in the optional activity. 

    The optional activity changes every month and could include board games, origami, making friendship bracelets, or making zines.

    Dates: January 31, February 28, March 14, April 11, May 9th, June 6th

  • a telescope and 3D printer
    Friday May 9, 2025 at 4:45pm

    Make your own Newton’s Cradle to take home.  Both an excellent science project and fidget toy.  All supplies provided.

    Ages 13+

    Drop-in program

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    Fabriquez votre propre berceau de Newton pour l'emporter chez vous.  Il s'agit à la fois d'un excellent projet scientifique et d'un jouet sensoriel.  Toutes les fournitures sont fournies.

    Pour les 13 ans et plus

    Programme portes-ouvertes 

  • Teen crafternoon banner, with paint splats and scattered arts and crafts material
    Friday May 9, 2025 at 5:00pm

    Let's celebrate spring! Join us for botanical-themed crafts. All materials are included! Try one of our featured projects:

    • April 22nd: macrame plant hanger
    • Mai 9th: origami tulips

    For teens and tweens of all abilities. Drop-in program.
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    Célébrons le printemps! Joignez-vous à nous pour du bricolage à thématique botanique. Tous les matériels sont inclus! Essayez l'un de nos projets vedette :

    • 22 avril : panier à plantes en macramé
    • 9 mai : tulipes en origami

    Pour ados et pré-ados de tous les niveaux. Activité portes-ouvertes.