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  • Girl crouched down throwing paint in air, swirl of light

    Thursdays, May 30, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
    3:30pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3:30PM to 5PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either:

    • art
    • science
    • games, or
    • puzzle challenges

    Ages 3+ (with adult supervision)

    Rejoignez-nous au Rockcliffe Park tous les jeudis de 15h30 à 17h pour une activité autonome différente - l'art, la science, les jeux ou les énigmes. 

    3 ans+ (avec un adulte)

  • Thursdays, May 30, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024
    6:00pm
    60 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    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. 

  • Friday May 31, 2024 at 10:30am
    90 minutes

    Join us in our children's area to play and chat! Drop-in program.

    Joignez-vous à nous au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Portes ouvertes.

  • Friday May 31, 2024 at 4:00pm
    90 minutes

    Come play Wii U with us.

    Don't know how to play?

    The teens running this program will be happy to help!

    Drop in!

  • Saturdays, Jun 01, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
    10:00am
    90 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    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. 

  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:00am
    180 minutes

    Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and connections across generations for Intergenerational Day in Canada!

    There will be activities, games, music, and cake will be served!

    • Bilingual Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m.

    Venez en grand nombre célébrer la Journée intergénérationnelle au Canada à la bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa!

    Il y aura des activités, des jeux, de la musique, et du gâteaux sera servi!

    • Contes en famille bilingue à 10 h 30
  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:15am
    30 minutes

    On the first Saturday of the month starting in February 2024, wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!  

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.

  • Saturdays, Jun 01, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop-in

  • Saturdays, Jun 01, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. 

    Please note: There will be no Family Storytime on Saturday, March 30.

    Drop in.

    30 minutes

  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play" for those who would like to linger and socialize. Drop-in program. One Saturday a month. 

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Cela sera suivi de stations de jeux pour ceux qui veulent rester socialiser après le programme pour un 30 minutes additionnel. Portes ouvertes. Un samedi par mois.