OPL Blog » Kids Programs/Events http://www.opl.on.ca/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:51:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 March Break Programs http://www.opl.on.ca/blog/2012/01/march-break-programs/ http://www.opl.on.ca/blog/2012/01/march-break-programs/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:08:24 +0000 dgrund http://www.opl.on.ca/blog/?p=2791 Our March Break programs will dazzle you as Dazzle Art presents a Beading Bonanza, Sketching & Cartooning Fun and an art program Just for Boys. DigiKidz Digital Experience brings you more digital film-making or explore a magical world as Applefun Puppetry presents Robinhood and the Dragon.

Meet the Owls of Harry Potter as we host the Mountsberg Wildlife Centre or come in your finest royal attire to meet Princess Belle who will give autographs and tell Princess Stories.

Pick up a library guide or browse through IRIS and register today!

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Teen programs, newcomer programs and some special events may have alternate methods and/or deadlines for registration or ticket purchase.

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Age: All ages    FREE  No registration required.

Central Branch
Starting Monday January 9, 9:45 am-10:15 am
Starting Friday January 13, 9:45 am-10:15 am
Starting Saturday January 14, 11:00 am-11:30 am

Clearview Branch
Starting Tuesday January 10, 6:30 pm-7:00 pm

Glen Abbey Branch
Starting Monday January 9, 10:30 am-11:00 am
Starting Wednesday January 11, 10:30 am-11:00 am
Starting Thursday January 12, 9:45 am-10:15 am

Iroquois Ridge  Branch
Starting Tuesday January 10, 9:45 am-10:15 am
Starting Wednesday January 11, 7:00 pm-7:30 pm
Starting Thursday January 12, 11:00 am-11:30 am
Starting Saturday January 14, 10:00 am-10:30 am

White Oaks Branch
Starting Monday January 9, 10:00 am-10:30 am
Starting Wednesday January 11, 9:45 am-10:15 am

Woodside Branch
Starting Wednesday January 11, 10:00 am-10:30 am

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Age: 6Y-8Y

Glen Abbey Branch
Saturday February 11,  1:00pm-2:30pm
$12 / 1 class    Course Code: 156979

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Grades 5-6
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 6:30pm
Central Branch Auditorium
$5
Tickets available online and in branches Jan. 28th.

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Ages: 8-12 years
Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 1:00pm-2:00pm
Central Branch Auditorium
FREE, no registration required.

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