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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.

  • Tuesday Dec 31, 2024 at 10:45am

    Bilingual Family Storytime, Craft and Countdown

    Join us for stories, rhymes, dances, and action songs for children of all ages, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The Storytime will be followed by a craft, some games / play stations, and the final countdown to our Noon Year’s Eve (at a time that is reasonable for children of all ages!) Feel free to participate to the entirety of the program or to drop by for any of the sessions mentioned in the schedule below! There will be a limit of 30 children. 

    Tuesday December 31st

    Schedule:

    10:45-11:15 am- Family Bilingual Storytime (best for 0-5 years old)

    11:15-11:59 am - Craft and games (best for 3-10 years old)

    11:59 am -12:00 pm - Countdown to Happy Noon Year! (for everyone)

    Heure du conte en famille bilingue, bricolage et parade

    C’est la dernière journée de l’année! Viens célébrer avec nous et termine l’année en beauté avec des contes, comptines, danses et chansons actives pour les enfants de tous âges accompagnés de leur parent ou gardien. Cela sera suivi d'un bricolage, de jeux et du décompte pour la nouvelle année (à une heure qui est raisonnable pour tous les âges!). Joignez-vous à nous pour la totalité du programme ou pour n’importe laquelle des sections de l’horaire. L'inscription est recommendée mais non obligatoire. Il y aura une limite de 30 enfants pouvant participer. 

    Mardi 31 décembre

    10h45-11h15- Heure du conte en famille bilingue (cible les enfants de 0-5 ans)

    11h15-11h59 – Jeux et bricolage (cible les enfants de 3-10 ans)

    11h59 -12h00 – Décompte du midi de la veille du jour de l’an! (Pour tous)

  • Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 12:00pm (series runs until Dec 18, 2024)

    Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch.  Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

    Apportez votre tricot ou votre crochet et rencontrez d'autres passionnés à la succursale Sunnyside.  Les tricoteurs de tous niveaux sont les bienvenus.

  • Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    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.

  • Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts.  For adults of all abilities.  Drop-in.

    Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés.  Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux.  Aucune inscription requise.

  • Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 1:00pm

    Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.  Every second Wednesday afternoon, 1- 3 pm

  • Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    Bring your knitting and/or crocheting projects and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. 

    No program on Wednesday, March 12.

  • markers, scissors, glue / des feutres, des ciseaux, du col
    Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 1:30pm

    Join us for an afternoon of board games, LEGO, cards & fun ​for home-schooled children and their families! ​
    During the first 15 minutes, OPL staff will share library resources that you can explore.

    ​Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi de jeux de société, de LEGO, de cartes et de plaisir destiné aux enfants instruits à la maison ​et leurs familles! ​Pendant les 15 premières minutes, une employée de la BPO partagera des ressources intéressantes de la bibliothèque. 

  • Groupe de conversation en français
    Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français gratuit pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.

    Niveaux intermédiaire, inscription non requise.

    Join our free French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    Drop-in program at an intermediate level.

  • Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    Looking for a way to relax and meet other people? Stop in for a casual weekly gathering at the library where we play cards, Monopoly, Uno, Scrabble and more!

    All supplies are provided.

  • Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 2:00pm

    Drop-in for Storybook reading, songs, bounces and rhymes too!  

    Ages newborn to 18 months.