Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver.
Please only register the child participant, not the adult.
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.
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Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesThis lecture is a demonstration of how to bring old photos back to life! The lecture will discuss different ways to digitize your photos and then provide a demonstration of how to touch them up using the free photo editing software Photoscape X (available for Windows and MacOS). Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.
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Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Jan 02, 2025
6:30pm
60 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!
Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thursday of the month
6:30pm-7:30pmJuly 4 – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
August 1– Fight Night by Miriam Toews
September 5 – A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
October 3 – Jennie’s Boy by Wayne Johnston
November 7 – The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
December 5 – Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
January 2 (2025) – Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllisterBooks will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.
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Friday Nov 08, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutesJoin the Ottawa Humane Society and learn to be a good buddy to dogs! Participants will learn how to safely approach a dog, what to do if they ever feel afraid around a dog, and explore bite-prevention tips through role-playing scenarios. Family program for ages 4+. Registration required.
Depending on availability, a temperament-tested volunteer dog might join us!
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Friday Nov 08, 2024 at 2:00pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, October 21, 2024 - 10:00am
Hazeldean Library presents the Zoo crew! This program is geared towards school aged children. It focuses on giving children the opportunity to hold and learn about live animals while teaching the importance of being gentle and respectful to all living creatures.
The Zoo Crew is an animal education company that combines entertainment and learning to create an exciting experience that will be remembered! Committed to nurturing the human-animal bond.
Ages 5-12. Registration required.
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Friday Nov 08, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutesAre you ready for it? Make your own personalized bracelets to keep, share or trade. All materials will be provided. For Ages 7-17.
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Friday Nov 08, 2024 at 4:00pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies every Friday this fall at the Blackburn Hamlet branch! Bring your own water bottle. Costumes are always welcome!
Moana (2017) - 107 mins - PG
A mythic adventure set around 2,000 years ago across a series of islands in the South Pacific. The film follows the journey of a spirited teenager named Moana as she meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui, and together they traverse the open ocean, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds.
Le film sera visionné en anglais / Movie will be shown in English
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Saturdays, Nov 09, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes6 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
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Saturday Nov 09, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutesA member of the Stittsville Creative Writing Group will provide guidance and instruction on legal issues in publishing, as well as answering any general questions about publishing your work. There are currently five standard models of publishing, each with a variety of pitfalls you might not expect or consider.
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Peggy Blair and her book covers
Saturday Nov 09, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutesThe Centennial branch is excited to welcome author Peggy Blair to talk about her road to getting published, self-publishing her most recent novel Double Vision, and other interesting stories about her life as a mystery writer.
Peggy Blair is the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed Inspector Ramirez series. Peggy was a lawyer for more than thirty years and in between writing her novels, she works in real estate in Ottawa.
Books will be available for purchase from the author.
Registration required.