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  • Adult playing board game with children
    Monday May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 02, 2025)

    A weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO® bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!

    Last 2024 date : Dec 9.

    2025 :

    • Jan 13, 20, 27
    • Feb 3, 10, 24 *NOTE : library is closed on Feb 17 (Family Day)
    • March : 10 (March Break week ), March 24, 31
    • Apr : 7, 14, 28 **NOTE library closed on April 21 (Easter Monday)
    • May : 5, 12.
    • June 2

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    Une belle sortie hebdomadaire pour les familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO® et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!

    Dernière date en 2024 : 9 décembre.

    Dates de 2025 :

    • Jan : 13, 20, 27
    • Fév : 3, 10, 24 *NOTEZ BIEN : la biblio est fermée le 17 février (Jour de la famille)
    • Mars : 10 (Congé de mars), 24 mars, 31 mars
    • Avril : 7, 14, 28 **NOTEZ BIEN : la biblio est fermée le 21 avril (Lundi de Pâques)
    • Mai : 5, 12.
    • Juin 2
  • children playing games / enfants jouant à des jeux de société
    Monday May 5, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Venez jouer ou créer ou lire! Pour les enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.  

    Les lundis 24 mars, 7 avril et 5 mai

    Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

    Mondays March 24, April 7 and May 5

  • Monday May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm (series runs until May 26, 2025)

    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)

  • Monday May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm

    Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

    For families. Drop-in.

  • Monday May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until Jun 16, 2025)

    Play Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Whether you've always wanted to learn, haven't played in years, or are an experienced player looking to join a table, try this five-part introduction to D&D for adults with Ottawa game master Allan Humphrey. The first session will include instruction on how to create a D&D character plus time to prepare for the game. Allan will run the adventure Dragons of Stormwreck Isle over the next four sessions. Registration is required, and the game is intended for players 18 and older. Note: If enough players join the waiting list, we will open a second table and run the first chapter of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist as well.

  • Monday May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until May 12, 2025)

    Play and learn about chess.  For 6+ years old.

    Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus.

  • Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until May 14, 2025)

    Join us following our Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program. 

    Joignez-nous  après notre Contes en famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.

  • Mario
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in. 

  • Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?

    Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm. 

    Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.

    Ages 7+

    Êtes-vous intéressés par le jeu d’échecs?

    Venez nous joindre tous les mardis de 15h30 à 17h.

    Venez pratiquer vos habiletés dans cet environnement relaxe. Tous les niveaux de participants sont bienvenus.

    7ans et +

  • 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)