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  • Photo of a number of people's hands joined together and encircling a red heart in the centre

    Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 12:00pm
    180 minutes

    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!

  • Night Owls Book Club

    Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    New to independent reading?

    Join our family book club and discover great reading suggestions to get you started and keep you going. 

    We will share favorites, listen to read-alouds and participate in book-related art activities.

    For kids ages 6-8 and their adult reading partner.

  • Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 7:00pm
    60 minutes

    Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think! ​
    All are welcome. 

  • National Indigenous History Month

    Saturday Jun 29, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Participants of all ages will learn the story behind one of history's oldest toys, the corn husk doll. They will learn the importance of community through these dolls. After talking about the traditional story students will be able to make their own corn husk doll.

  • Parenting in Ottawa

    Tuesdays, Jul 02, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    25 sessions remaining

    Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.

    Related link
    Parenting in Ottawa
    Ottawa Public Health

  • Wednesdays, Jul 03, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024
    12:00pm
    120 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Silent Reading Café ​

    Join other readers in a cool and calm atmosphere perfect for reading peacefully.  Bring your lunch to our Silent Reading Café on the 2nd floor. 

    Drop-in​

    Wednesdays

    July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st ​

    August 14th and 21st ​

    12 pm - 2 pm

    August 7th​

    12 pm - 1 pm​

    ​Café des lecteurs

    Joignez-vous aux lecteurs de la communauté cet été.  Installez-vous dans une atmosphère calme et sereine afin de profiter d'une heure de dîner sur mesure pour les bibliophiles.

    Les mercredis

    Juillet: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

    Août: 14, 21

    Midi à 14 hrs

    Août: 7

    Midi à 13 hrs

  • SRC webcard stargazing children

    Thursday Jul 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

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

    Discover a magical force that will levitate particles. Scatter light and create illusions that will thrill your audience.  Experiment with colourful teas and unusual potions on this magical science adventure! Presented by Scientists in School. Ages 8-12.

  • TD Summer Reading Club banner

    Friday Jul 05, 2024 at 3:30pm
    90 minutes

    LEGO Party Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Family program.

    Fête en blocs Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes. Programme familial.

  • TD Summer Reading Club banner

    Saturdays, Jul 06, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024
    10:30am
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

    Drop-in program. Family program.

  • TD Summer Reading Club banner

    Mondays, Jul 08, 2024 - Jul 29, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Family Storytime Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

    Drop-in program. Family program.