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  • Friday Apr 4, 2025 at 4:00pm

    Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On!

    Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen volunteers running this program will be happy to help. 

  • Sensory Storytime
    Saturday Apr 5, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 14, 2025)

    Join us for a program that features:

    • dimmed lighting
    • sensory toys
    • a smaller number of participants
    • an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

    During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

    This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.

  • Movie clapboard with film around it
    Saturday Apr 5, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 07, 2025)

    Don your best costume and come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector!​ Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawhttps://biblioottawalibrary.ca/enn chair! ​Movie starts at 2pm​

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

    • Jan 4, 2025 - Despicable Me (PG)
    • Feb 1, 2025 - CANCELLED
    • Mar 1, 2025 : The Garfield Movie (PG)
    • Apr 5, 2025 : Elemental (PG)
    • May 3, 2025 : The Bad Guys (PG)
    • June 7, 2025 : Lightyear (PG)
  • Saturday Apr 5, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Come build a bird feeder with us! We provide the materials and inspiration; you get to plan and create your own to bring home.

    Register online. Ages 8+

  • colourful garter stitch
    Saturday Apr 5, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Come learn to knit! We'll be learning how to finger knit and have some knitting needles on hand for those who'd like to try. For kids aged 8 to 12.

    Venez apprendre à tricoter! Nous apprendrons à faire du tricot sur doigts et nous aurons des aiguilles à tricoter disponibles pour celles et ceux qui aimeraient essayer. Pour les enfants de 8 à 12 ans.  

  • Adult playing board game with children
    Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until May 12, 2025)

    A weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO® bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!

    Last 2024 date : Dec 9.

    2025 :

    • Jan 13, 20, 27
    • Feb 3, 10, 24 *NOTE : library is closed on Feb 17 (Family Day)
    • March : 10 (March Break week ), March 24, 31
    • Apr : 7, 14, 28 **NOTE library closed on April 21 (Easter Monday)
    • May : 5, 12.

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    Une belle sortie hebdomadaire pour les familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO® et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!

    Dernière date en 2024 : 9 décembre.

    Dates de 2025 :

    • Jan : 13, 20, 27
    • Fév : 3, 10, 24 *NOTEZ BIEN : la biblio est fermée le 17 février (Jour de la famille)
    • Mars : 10 (Congé de mars), 24 mars, 31 mars
    • Avril : 7, 14, 28 **NOTEZ BIEN : la biblio est fermée le 21 avril (Lundi de Pâques)
    • Mai : 5, 12.
  • children playing games / enfants jouant à des jeux de société
    Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 05, 2025)

    Venez jouer ou créer ou lire! Pour les enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.  

    Les lundis 24 mars, 7 avril et 5 mai

    Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

    Mondays March 24, April 7 and May 5

  • Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 5:15pm (series runs until May 12, 2025)

    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. 

    Session dates:
    April 7, 14 and 28
    May 5  & 12

    Note:  Those who register for the April-May session cannot register for the May-June session and vice versa.

  • Monday Apr 7, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until May 05, 2025)

    Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

    For families. Drop-in.

  • Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Join us for a session of Dungeons and Dragons. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters.  ​

    Ages 9-12. Please register.​