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Upcycling Workshop

Zippered Pouch
2026-10-25 13:00:00 2026-10-25 14:00:00 America/New_York Upcycling Workshop McLean Branch and Makerspace -

Sunday, October 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-25 13:00:00 2026-10-25 14:00:00 America/New_York Upcycling Workshop McLean Branch and Makerspace -

Intended for adults and seniors.
Hosted at the Makerspace @ McLean Branch.
Advanced registration required.

This free community workshop will teach participants how to repurpose secondhand materials into useful items like zippered pouch, while exploring basic sewing and textile crafting skills. It will introduce a way for community members to come together and foster creativity, and take part in sustainable, hands-on learning experiences. All materials provided.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace |

McLean Branch and Makerspace
Phone: 905-683-4000
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

We're closed Wednesday September 30 due to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Mon, Sep 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 30 Closed
(National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
Thu, Oct 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Branch opened in 1994, Makerspace opened in 2023 
6,518 sq. ft. (605 m2) 


McLean Branch was originally designed by Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, and grew with the addition of the Makerspace in 2023. The Makerspace includes The Booth for media recording and editing, laser cutters, 3D printers, and more.  

Upcoming Events

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Conseil des organismes francophones de la Région de Durham - (COfRD)
Fri, Oct 02, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Little Light Book Club
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Registration is now closed
Book Chat
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch - Program Room
Friendly Euchre
Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Makerspace Robotics Club: Build and Play
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
Stay Connected
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Islamic Heritage Month Storytime
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Local Author Day
Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Oct 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Stay Connected
Sun, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Spanish Classes
Mon, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
SCWW: Armchair Travel
Mon, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Le Club Français
Mon, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
This event is full
Stay Connected
Tue, Oct 06, 9:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Ontario Disability Support Program
Tue, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Cultural Cinema
Tue, Oct 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Pre-Planning for End of Life Decisions
Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club
Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
D&D Cafe
Tue, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Program Room
French Math Tutoring - 5:45 Session
Tue, Oct 06, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
This event is full
Foster Parent Information Session
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
French Math Tutoring - 6:30 Session
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring - 7:15 Session
Tue, Oct 06, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
This event is full
Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Books for Babies
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Program Room
Bilingual Job Fair
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D,Rotary Room - Full
SCWW: Fun Fact Frenzy
Wed, Oct 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health of Boys and Men
Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Makerspace Coding Club
Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Stay Connected
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Books for Babies
Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Beginner Bridge
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Cheeky the Chipmunk Fall Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Ajax Public Library Writers' Group
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Hands On Learning: Clothing Alterations
Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
Long Weekend Coders
Sat, Oct 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Family D&D
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
LEGO
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace - Childrens Area
Stay Connected
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Oct 10, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room,Rotary Room - Full
Long Weekend Coders
Sun, Oct 11, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Stay Connected
Sun, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch
Cancelled
Stay Connected
Tue, Oct 13, 9:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Ontario Disability Support Program
Tue, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Armchair Travel
Tue, Oct 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Durham Employment and Newcomer Centre
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - MB Lobby
Smart Living Series - Fad or Fact: Decoding Diet Trends
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club
Tue, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
D&D Cafe
Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
French Math Tutoring - 5:45 Session
Tue, Oct 13, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring - 6:30 Session
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring - 7:15 Session
Tue, Oct 13, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
This event is full
Home Buying Workshop
Tue, Oct 13, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Books for Babies
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Program Room
Stay Connected -
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Crafters' Corner
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room A
Tea & Books
Wed, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room A
Housing Help Durham
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - MB Lobby
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Understanding Human Trafficking: Awareness and Prevention
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Makerspace Coding Club
Wed, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stay Connected
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region Info Table
Thu, Oct 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - MB Lobby
Books for Babies
Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Infant and Toddler Sleep Clinic
Thu, Oct 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Audley Branch
TAC Presents: Islamic Heritage Month
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Little Light Book Club
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
This event is full
Friendly Euchre
Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Family Storytime + Ajax Reading Circle
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Makerspace Robotics Club: Build and Play
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
Stay Connected
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Pumpkinville
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Greenwood Conservation Area
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Oct 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Stay Connected
Sun, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Home Safety for Seniors
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Spanish Classes
Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
SCWW: 20 Questions
Mon, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Le Club Français
Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
This event is full
Silent Book Club
Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
This event is full
Cancelled
Stay Connected
Tue, Oct 20, 9:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hub
Tue, Oct 20, 11:30am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Cancelled
Ontario Disability Support Program
Tue, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch
Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
D&D Cafe
Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
French Math Tutoring - 5:45 Session
Tue, Oct 20, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
This event is full
French Math Tutoring - 6:30 Session
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
This event is full
Shelf Indulgence
Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
French Math Tutoring - 7:15 Session
Tue, Oct 20, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
This event is full
Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Oct 21, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Books for Babies
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Program Room
Stay Connected
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
John Howard Society
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch - MB Lobby
Genealogy Group
Wed, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Homeschool Club
Wed, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Library Champion Election Day!
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Childrens Area
Vote for your favourite character to represent the Library!
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Rescheduled
Art Hive
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
Box Office Books and Brews: The Housemaid
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Community Event
The Pageturners
Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Makerspace Coding Club
Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Thu, Oct 22, 9:30am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Stay Connected
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Books for Babies
Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Beginner Bridge
Thu, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Aud Readers
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Little Light Book Club
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
This event is full
Cribbage
Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Immersive Exhibit with ISNA Canada: - Art Exhibit and Reception
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Makerspace Robotics Club: Build and Play
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
Stay Connected
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Oct 24, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Tween Tech: Recording Rockstars
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace - The Booth
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Oct 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Stay Connected
Sun, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch
LEGO
Sun, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Upcycling Workshop - Zippered Pouch
Sun, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Blacklit Durham
Sun, Oct 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Event
PA Day Craft & Movie: Minions & Monsters
Mon, Oct 26, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Oct 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Spanish Classes
Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
PA Day Craft & Movie: Minions & Monsters
Mon, Oct 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
SCWW: Biographies
Mon, Oct 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Le Club Français
Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
This event is full
Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
This event is full
Cancelled
Stay Connected
Tue, Oct 27, 9:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
Ajax Business Network: Expert Advice for Entrepreneurs
Tue, Oct 27, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
STEAM Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Ontario Disability Support Program
Tue, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Headline Hunters
Tue, Oct 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room A
Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room B
D&D Cafe
Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room A
French Math Tutoring - 5:45 Session
Tue, Oct 27, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
This event is full
The Compassionate Friends Ajax
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
French Math Tutoring - 6:30 Session
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
This event is full
Rescheduled
Biblio Banter
Tue, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Tuesday, October 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Biblio Banter
Tue, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
French Math Tutoring - 7:15 Session
Tue, Oct 27, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
This event is full
Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Oct 28, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Books for Babies
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Program Room
Stay Connected
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Crafters' Corner
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room A
Becoming You: The Art of Reinvention
Wed, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room B
SCWW: Historical Mysteries
Wed, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Art Hive
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Makerspace Coding Club
Wed, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
This event is full
EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Thu, Oct 29, 9:30am - 11:00am
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Living Library in the Library - In Conversation With...
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch - Program Room
Stay Connected
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Books for Babies
Thu, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Social Bridge
Thu, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Imagination Station
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace - Childrens Area
Parent Café: Kids and Online Safety
Thu, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Little Light Book Club
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
This event is full
Friendly Euchre
Fri, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
TAC Presents: Halloween Party!
Fri, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Hands On Learning: Clothing Alterations
Sat, Oct 31, 9:30am - 12:30pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Makerspace Robotics Club: Build and Play
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Stay Connected
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Gamers' Club Version 2.0!
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Nov 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
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