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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.

  • Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
    10:30am
    45 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

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

  • Saturday May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm
    180 minutes

    It's time for tulips in Ottawa.  Drop-in and make some tulip crafts including a tulip card for someone you love.

    Family Drop-in on May 11 from 1-4 pm

  • Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
    90 minutes

    Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies at the St-Laurent Library. Popcorn and snacks provided. All ages are welcome.​​

    Encanto (2021) 1 h 30 min - PG​

    Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m.​

    Le film sera visionné en anglais ​/ Movie will be shown in English

    The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal, every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

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    Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
    150 minutes

    Come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector.

    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.

    May 11 : Ratatouille

    Come again on June 8 for another great movie : Moana

  • Monday May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm
    90 minutes

    Please join us for an introductory program of learning macrame. 

    Learn some macrame knots or reacquaint yourself to macrame. 

    No experience needed. All materials provided.

    Registration only.

  • Starry night storytime

    Monday May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm
    30 minutes

    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

  • Tuesdays, May 14, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
    5:30pm
    150 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    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

  • Saturdays, May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024
    10:00am
    420 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Spring Plant Swap

    Stittsville Branch, 1637 Stittsville Main

    May 18th & 19th from 10-5

    Chat with other avid gardeners, pick up a few books, and swap some of your plants for ours!

  • Plant Exchange

    Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 10:00am
    540 minutes

    It’s time to divide your perennials and rejuvenate your garden!  Bring some plants, take some plants, and borrow some gardening books.  Please remember to label all plants you bring in.  

    Drop by near the Centennial branch main entrance any time between 10am and 7pm on Wednesday May 22. 

  • Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
    30 minutes

    Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niños de todas las edades, acompañados de un padre o guardian. No necesita inscribirse.