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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.

  • Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 2:00pm
    150 minutes

    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

  • Tuesday Jun 11, 2024 at 5:30pm
    150 minutes

    Bring your friends & family in for exciting card & board games! We have many to choose from including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Chess, & more! You are also welcome to bring your own games. 

    Second Tuesday evening of each month

    Drop-in

  • Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 10:00am
    360 minutes

    Drop in to our branch during the day and exchange puzzles with other members of our community.

    Bring one, take one. Bring two, take two! 

    If you are ready to let go of some gently used puzzles ahead of time, please drop them off at the desk on the 2nd floor starting June 12th during opening hours. This will help us prepare for the big day!

  • Turtle colored to resemble a Medicine Wheel and bearing the Library's logo.

    Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Participants will learn about the Mohawk language and the history behind it. They will learn this by looking at the Mohawk alphabet and using it to pronounce the words correctly. By doing this we are able to teach the uniqueness of indigenous languages. 

    Register to ensure a spot. Drop-ins will be welcome on the day as space allows. 

  • TD Summer Reading Club banner

    Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 10:30am
    75 minutes

    Join us for a screening of "What Shines Up There?", a series of short films about the Milky Way, space travel and friendly aliens.
    (English short film program, 57 minutes)

    Stick around afterwards to sign up for this year's Summer Reading Club!!

  • Sensory Storytime, Mothercraft Ottawa

    Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
    90 minutes

    Our storytime welcomes and respects the needs of children aged 0-6 years living with developmental disabilities and/or Autism, who may face barriers related to sensory experiences, show signs of, or are at risk for a developmental delay.

    A family member must be present for the entirety of the event.

    Offered in partnership with Mothercraft Ottawa.

  • TD Summer Reading Club banner

    Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Help us celebrate and decorate for the launch of the 2024 TD Summer Reading Club! You can register for the Club and track your reading all summer long! Family event for ages 4-12.  Drop-in.

    Joignez-vous à nous pour décorer la salle des enfants et célébrer l'occasion du lancement du Club de lecture d'été TD 2024 ! Vous pouvez vous inscrire au Club et faire le suivi de vos lectures tout au long de l'été ! Événement familial pour les 4 à 12 ans. Portes ouvertes.

  • TD Summer Reading Club banner

    Sunday Jun 16, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 9:00am

    Join us to celebrate the launch of the 2024 TD Summer Reading Club! Register for the Club and track your reading all summer long! Stories, crafts and activities.

    Registration recommended. Please only register as many spots as there will be children attending. 

  • TD Summer Reading Club banner

    Monday Jun 17, 2024 at 3:30pm
    90 minutes

    Grab your astronaut suit and moon boots and hop aboard our spaceship as we blast off past satellites and asteroids, leaving the Milky Way behind us. 

    Pop in to get your registration kit, do some fun activities with us, and have a snack! Costumes welcome (Space-themed, if you can!). 

    For children 0-12.

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    Enfile ton habit d’astronaute et tes bottes lunaires, et saute à bord de notre vaisseau spatial : 4, 3, 2, 1, on décolle! Nous quitterons la Voie lactée, ses satellites et ses astéroïdes pour partir à l’aventure.

    Passer nous voir pour ramasser votre trousse d'inscription, et restez pour nos activités amusantes et prendre une collation! Les déguisements sont encouragés (thématique 'Espace', si vous pouvez!). 

    Pour enfants jusqu'à 12 ans.

  • 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!