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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

  • Armchair Travel

    Thursday May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    Photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Highlights include Viking settlement in L’anse aux meadows, fjord at Western Brook Pond, the Tablelands, Bonavista, Twillingate, Cape Spear, icebergs, etc. Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Welcome some poultry from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum into your library visit! Listen to them cluck and coo, touch their soft feathers and watch them scratch and peck. Through fun educational activities, students explore the characteristics, needs and lifecycle of these barnyard favourites. Registration required. Family program for ages 4+. 

    Alta Vista Branch

    Saturday, June 1st, 2024

    11:00 am

    English Program

  • summer reading club images

    Tuesday Aug 06, 2024 at 2:00pm
    45 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

    Join Luc Leduc, The Duke of Magic for an action packed, 45- minute bilingual magic show with a lot of audience participation. Family program for ages 4+. | Rejoignez Luc Leduc, Leduc de la magie, pour un spectacle de magie bilingue de 45 minutes, plein d'action et avec beaucoup de participation du public. Programme familial pour les 4+ ans. 

  • Thursdays, Aug 08, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. (No registration needed.)

    Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. (Inscription non-requise.)

  • Thursdays, Aug 08, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Meet new friends after babytime! Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, crafts and much more. Drop-in program. 

    Rencontrez de nouveaux amis après l'heure du conte! Socialisez et jouez avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage et bien plus encore! Portes ouvertes.

  • Three illustrated children and a robot read or listen to books in different formats.

    Thursday Aug 08, 2024 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 4:00pm

    1,2,3 ... Game On!

    Play Card games, board games or video games at the library.

    1,2,3 Au jeu!

    Viens jouer aux cartes, a des jeux de société ou a des jeux vidéos a la bibliotheque.

  • An illustrated adult reads to a child. To the side, two aliens read on a planet.

    Thursday Aug 15, 2024 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 4:30pm

    1,2,3 ... Game On!

    Play Card games, board games or video games at the library.

    1,2,3 Au jeu!

    Viens jouer aux cartes, a des jeux de société ou a des jeux vidéos a la bibliotheque.

  • Sleuth Hounds

    Thursday Aug 15, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on Cara Black. All are welcome!

  • Thursday Aug 22, 2024 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 4:30pm

    1,2,3 ... Game On!

    Play Card games, board games or video games at the library.

    1,2,3 Au jeu!

    Viens jouer aux cartes, a des jeux de société ou a des jeux vidéos a la bibliotheque.

  • SRC webcard stargazing children

    Friday Aug 23, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

    Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles. Explore solubility, buoyancy, reactivity and investigate the odds of finding your favourite colour. How sweet it is! Presented by Scientists in School. Ages 8-12.