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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.

  • Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
    5:15pm
    30 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Do you have children ages 5-8?  Would you like them to read more?  Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program.   Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and interactive read aloud sessions.  Together they will share the joys of reading in a friendly, encouraging and enthusiastic environment.  Registration required.  

  • Starry night storytime

    Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    6:30pm
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    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.Drop-in program

  • Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    Drop in for some fun brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, and Rubik's Cubes. Are you up for the challenge?

    Please note this program is self-directed.

    Drop-in. Ages 8+

  • Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 10:15am
    45 minutes

    Family Storytime

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

  • Thursday May 30, 2024 at 10:30am
    45 minutes

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime.  (No registration needed)

  • Thursday May 30, 2024 at 11:15am
    30 minutes

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.  Drop-in program.

  • Young child doing science experiment

    Thursday May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm
    60 minutes

    Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.​

    ​For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.

    Please only reserve a spot for each child attending.  

  • chess board

    Thursday May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm
    60 minutes

    Do you enjoy chess, or do you want to learn the game?

    Drop in to play with other youth! Learn the basics and test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.

    Ages: 8 to 18

    Note: Chess Club will be paused during June for exam period, but will return in July! Stay tuned for scheduled dates.

  • Dickinson Discovery  Club, Let's Talk Science

    Thursday May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.

    Come get excited about STEM with us.

    For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.

    A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.

  • 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!