Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
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Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)Drop-in program
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Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2025)Drop-in program
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Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!
For children of all ages. Drop-in.
2024 : Last Crafternoon will be on Dec 11.
2025 Winter\Spring dates :
- Jan 15, 22, 29
- Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
- March 12 (March Break week), 26
- April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- May 7, 14, 21, 28
- June 4
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Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour satisfaire l’artiste en toi! Pour enfants de tous âges. Inscription non requise.
Dernier Brin d'brico de 2024 : le 11 décembre
Dates Hiver/Printemps 2025 :
Jan : 15, 22, 29
- Fév : 5, 12, 19, 26
- Mars : 12 (Congé de mars) 26
- Avril : 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Mai : 7, 14, 21, 28
- Juin 4
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Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join us for an evening of crafting fun!
Bring your own craft or art project and hangout with other creatives! Share tips, ideas and projects in a friendly environment.
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Thursday May 8, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join us at yarn club!
Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.
Drop-in program.
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Thursday May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Oct 23, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun!
Drop in and enjoy a fun game of Scrabble in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Please note this is an Adult program only
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Friday May 9, 2025 at 2:30pmCome and join us to make personalized greeting cards. We supply the cards and the material.
Venez nous rejoindre pour créer des cartes de souhaits. Nous fournissons les cartes et le matériel.
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Saturday May 10, 2025 at 2:00pmDrop-in program
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Come crafting at the library, we have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!
Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour que tu puisses satisfaire l’artiste en toi!
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Saturday May 10, 2025 at 2:00pmDrop-in program
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Join us at the Rideau library for a Zine workshop! Learn to design, make and publish your own mini magazines. At the end of the workshop, you can make copies of your completed Zine to share with your friends. All supplies will be provided. Bring any writing, poems, or ideas you may want to include in your Zine.
Already a Zinester? Bring some copies for our swap box!
Please note that this program has changed dates and now takes place on Saturday afternoons.
Rejoignez-nous à la succursale Rideau pour un atelier Zine! Apprenez à concevoir, fabriquer et publier vos propres revues. À la fin de l'atelier, vous pourriez faire des copies de votre Zine complété à partager avec vos amis.Toutes les fournitures seront fournies. Apportez vos écrits, poèmes ou idées que vous souhaitez inclure dans votre Zine.
Vous êtes déjà un Zinester ? Apportez des copies pour notre boîte d'échange !
Veuillez noter que ce programme a changé de dates et qu'il a maintenant lieu le samedi après-midi.
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Saturday May 10, 2025 at 2:15pmDrop-in program
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Interested in learning chess? Looking for new opponents? Drop in to play with our teen volunteers who can help you improve your game or… come beat them! Every second Saturday of the month (exception – March). Reserved for players aged 7 to 17.
Les échecs, ça t’intéresse? Tu cherches de nouveaux adversaires? Viens jouer avec nos bénévoles ados qui seront là pour t’aider à t’améliorer… ou viens les vaincre! Chaque deuxième samedi du mois (excepté mars.) Réservé aux 7-17 ans.
2024 : Dec 14, 2pm-3:30pm
2025 : always 2:30-4pm
•Jan 11
•Feb/fév 8
•Mar 1 (*instead of Mar 8 / au lieu du 8 mars)
•Apr/avr 12
•May/mai 10
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Saturday May 10, 2025 at 3:00pmDrop-in program
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Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, bracelet-weaving, or other fiber arts projects to work on alongside other young fiber-artists. Share advice, ideas, and conversation in a relaxed social environment!
A drop-in program for teen crafters of all skill levels.
Note: this is a hang-out, not a lesson!
Ages: 12 to 18