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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.

  • pixel art of some video game consoles

    Friday Jun 07, 2024 at 3:30pm
    120 minutes

    It's PD Day and school's off! Play card games, board games or video games on the big screen! For kids 6-12.

  • Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 10:00am
    90 minutes

    Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. **Note : on the first Saturday of the month, Play Day is replaced with Saturday Stuffed Animal Storytime until 10:45am, after which we do take the toys out to play as usual.

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    Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage, et plus encore! **Notez bien : le premier samedi de chaque mois, 'On joue' est remplacé par une heure du conte en anglais jusqu'à environ 10:45am, après quoi nous sortons les jouets jusqu'à 11h30 comme à l'habitude.

  • Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 10:15am
    30 minutes

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

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

  • Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Cet atelier interactif initie les participants de tous âges à la musique autochtone.  Vous en apprendrez plus sur le "battement de cœur" de notre mère la Terre avant d'apprendre quelques chansons de danse stomp sur des hochets traditionnels.

  • A drawing of a family and dog reading a book together. Un dessin d'une famille et un chien qui lisent un livre ensemble.

    Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 1:00pm
    60 minutes

    Join us on June 8th and meet some therapy dogs from the Ottawa team of Therapeutic Paws of Canada! ​​

    No registration required but space may be limited.

    Joignez-nous le 8 juin et rencontrez des chiens therapéutique de ​l'équipe d'Ottawa du 'Therapeutic Paws  of Canada'!

     Aucune inscription requise mais les places sont limitées.

  • silly cinema banner

    Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 1:30pm
    150 minutes

    Come watch the movie 'Moana' in English on our big screen.

    Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chair! Costumes are always welcome!

    *Note: available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.

  • 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!!