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Interested in chess and looking for new opponents?
Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!
Reserved for players aged between 6-17.
Intéressé par les échecs et à la recherche de nouveaux adversaires ?
Des bénévoles ados seront présents pour aider ceux qui apprennent !
Réservé aux joueurs âgés de 6 à 17 ans.
For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!
Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club will show you how to make a hard copy book using the on-line service, Photobook Canada. You can completely customize the arrangement of your photos, backgrounds, frames, embellishments, etc. A great way to preserve memories of family events or travel!
Are you a new library user and want to learn about what we offer at the Ottawa Public Library? Have you been an OPL member for years, but want to learn more about our collections, services, and programs? Join us to discover what you can access at your local library branch, and have a chance at winning some OPL merch! Registration encouraged but drop-ins always welcome.
Bring some plants… take some plants!
Chat with other avid gardeners and pick up a few books.
Amenez vos plantes et repartez avec d'autres variétés!
Partagez vos connaisances avec d'autres jardiniers et ramassez quelques livres.
Don your best costume and come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector! Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawhttps://biblioottawalibrary.ca/enn chair! Movie starts at 2pm
*Note: Available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.
From small and sweet to big and bold, annuals add personality and character to any garden.
Learn about their different roles and feel confident in adding and caring for them in your garden.
Presented by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.
Come plant some seeds at the library! Celebrate the arrival of Spring by starting your very own seedlings (to take home).
We will be reading a book, handling seeds and soil, and doing a garden related craft.
For ages 4 and up. Families welcome. Registration required.
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Venez planter des graines à la bibliothèque ! Célébrez l'arrivée du printemps en faisant pousser vos propres semis (que vous apporterez à la maison).
Nous allons lire une histoire ensemble, nous jouerons dans la terre, planterons des graines et ferons un bricolage en lien avec le jardinage.
Pour les 4 ans et plus. Les familles sont les bienvenues. Inscription requise.
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
Create and build with Lego®!
Drop-in Family Program.