Stop by our Social Services table and chat with staff from the South Nepean Satellite Community Health Centre (May 21st) and Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre (June 18th). Learn about the various services offered by the health/resource centres and ask your questions about resources for free community programs, mental and physical health, parenting, housing, employment and more!
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.
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Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
12:00pm
180 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 10:00am
540 minutesDrop-in program
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It’s time to divide your perennials and rejuvenate your garden! Bring some plants, take some plants, and borrow some gardening books. Please remember to label all plants you bring in.
Drop by near the Centennial branch main entrance any time between 10am and 7pm on Wednesday May 22.
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Fridays, May 24, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
11:00am
45 minutes3 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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This Spring, the Ottawa Public Library is offering free drop-in Storytime programs at the Hunt Club-Riverside Community Centre on the second Friday of every month. Come and join us for some fun stories, songs, rhymes and dancing! The Friday Storytimes will begin at 11am, and will run for 45 minutes.
Ce printemps, un vendredi sur deux, la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa offrira l’Heure du conte en famille bilingue au Centre communautaire Hunt Club Riverside. Ces programmes commençeront à 11h, et dureront 45 minutes. Joignez-vous à nous pour des histoires, chansons, comptines et danses amusantes pour toute la famille!
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Saturdays, May 25, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
10:00am
90 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Join us for Saturday morning fun! There will be stories, self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children.
Drop-in program
Joignez-nous pour vous amuser samedi matin. Il y aura des histoires, des activités et des jouets pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.
Programme portes ouvertes.
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
30 minutesDrop-in program
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Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niños de todas las edades, acompañados de un padre o guardian. No necesita inscribirse.
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
30 minutesDrop-in program
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Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Whether you are an artist or not, whether you are creative or not, this art would suit you. Come tear and stick pieces of paper to create a unique work.
All supplies will be provided. You can follow a suggested template or create your own masterpiece. Drop-in program. Welcome to all ages
Que vous soyez un artiste ou non, que vous soyez créatif ou non cet art vous conviendrait. Venez déchirer et coller des bouts de papier pour créer une œuvre unique.
Tout le matériel vous sera fourni. Vous pouvez suivre un modèle suggéré ou créer votre propre chef-d'œuvre. Programme portes ouvertes. Pour tout âge.
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
45 minutesDrop-in program
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Stories about flowers and gardening for the whole family. Plant a seed and take it home to watch it grow!
Drop-in family storytime.
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Saturdays, May 25, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
2:00pm
150 minutes2 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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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. Drop-in program.
Vous aimez les jeux de société ? Les cartes ? Les échecs ? Tous les jeux comptent ! Nous fournirons un choix de jeux, mais vous pouvez également amener vos propres jeux de société. Portes ouvertes
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Embark on a journey of love and tragedy with the Ottawa Public Library as we present Butterfly Lovers, a captivating Chinese legend performed by the Mengwei Yue Opera Studio. Experience the allure of Yue Opera, as graceful movements and operatic voices bring the tale of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai to life. This special occasion also features an English narrator to guide you through the story, followed by an interactive discussion.
Join us for an hour of unforgettable experience celebrating the magic of storytelling and Chinese heritage during Asian Heritage Month.