Find a new book to read, check out OPL’s youth volunteer opportunities, and peruse the programs page for teen activities happening at a branch near you. Follow OPL’s Teen Blog for contest announcements, book reviews and more.
Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more!
All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels
Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)
This Science Literacy Week, please join us for a film screening on the theme of *Energy*.
We will watch two short clips on alternative energy sources, and then a 57 min. documentary called Tashi's Turbine.
As we reflect on the legacy of the residential school system in Canada, we remember the Indigenous lives lost and honour the survivors and their families. Show your support by creating a remembrance rock.
Donated rocks will be added to our Garden of Remembrance.
All ages. Drop-In.
September 23, 1-4pm
A friendly Rubik's Cube community meetup hosted by Blackburn Hamlet Branch. In a Non-Competitive setting, join to meet friends, show off your skills and see others perform. Please bring your own cube if possible.
Une rencontre communautaire amicale Rubik's Cube est organisée par la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet. Dans un cadre non compétitif, rejoignez-nous pour rencontrer des amis, montrer vos compétences et voir les autres performer.
Merci d'apporter votre propre cube si possible.
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