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  • Thursdays, Dec 07, 2023 - Dec 14, 2023
    3:30pm
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3:30PM to 5PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either art, science, games or puzzle challenges.

    Ages 3+ (with adult supervision)

    Rejoignez-nous au Rockcliffe Park tous les jeudis de 15h30 à 17h pour une activité autonome différente - l'art, la science, les jeux ou les énigmes. 

    3 ans+ (avec un adulte)

  • Mondays, Dec 11, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023
    9:30am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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

  • 2 kids sitting under a tree, silhouette with vibrant sky

    Tuesdays, Dec 19, 2023 - May 21, 2024
    3:30pm
    45 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Join us as we kickoff the 2023-2024 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park.  For the first meeting our book is "Children of the Fox" by Kevin Sands.

    Click here to place a hold for Children of the Fox for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.

    This bookclub is for kids ages 9-12 and will be in English.  Registration is required as space is limited.

    For our first meeting on 26 Sept at 3:30PM, bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read.  We will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.  

    We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 3:30-4:15PM on these dates:

    26 Sept, 2023

    24 Oct, 2023

    28 Nov, 2023

    19  Dec, 2023

    23 Jan, 2024

    20 Feb, 2024

    26 Mar, 2024

    23 April, 2024

    21 May, 2024

    June date to be determined

  • Head shot of Susan Toman and Andrew Mah, harp and guitar

    Thursday Dec 21, 2023 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    Back by popular demand!  

    Join us for an evening of unique artistry, featuring two local musicians of international caliber!   Susan Toman and Andrew Mah present a concert on Celtic harp and guitar to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Don't miss a rare opportunity to enjoy this beautiful and seldom heard instrumental combination!   

    Drop-in!

    About Susan Toman

    Susan is published author and recording artist.

    After completing a doctorate at McGill University, fueled by a love of Irish & Scottish music, Susan studied harp basics with Annabelle Renzo in Montreal. She then completed intensive studies with Grainne Hambly in County Mayo, Ireland (and inspired by many castles!). She has performed throughout NA and most recently at the NAC.  Earlier this year she released her second CD, The Castle. 

    susantoman.com

    About Andrew Mah

    Canadian guitarist Andrew Mah is a unique and exciting musician, widely regarded for his virtuosity, versatility, and heartfelt musicality. 

    Born in Ottawa into a family of guitarists, he has performed professionally on classical guitar for more than 26 years, carving out a uniquely eclectic international career as a solo concert artist, chamber musician, teacher, arranger, producer, and adjudicator. 

    For more information please visit www.andrewmah.com  
     

  • Open book

    Tuesdays, Jan 02, 2024 - Apr 02, 2024
    1:30pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere.  This group meets every first Tuesday of the month from September 2023 to June 2024. 

    Here is the list of books that will be discussed at each month's meeting.  Click each book titles below to place a hold.

    5 September, 2023: Seven Fallen Feathers by Tania Talaga 

    3 October, 2023: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult 

    7 November, 2023: Jennie's Boy: A Newfoundland Childhood by Wayne Johnston

    5 December, 2023: Women Talking by Miriam Toews

    2 January, 2024: Red Notice by Bill Browder

    6 February, 2024: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami

    5 March, 2024: A Spy Among Friends by Ben MacIntyre

    2 April, 2024: Apeirogon by Colum McCann

    May and June picks to be discussed.

    This is a drop in program.  All are welcome.  No registration required.

  • Mondays, Jan 08, 2024 - Mar 11, 2024
    9:30am
    30 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

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

  • Thursdays, Jan 11, 2024 - Mar 07, 2024
    3:30pm
    90 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3:30PM to 5PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either art, science, games or puzzle challenges.

    Ages 3+ (with adult supervision)

    Rejoignez-nous au Rockcliffe Park tous les jeudis de 15h30 à 17h pour une activité autonome différente - l'art, la science, les jeux ou les énigmes. 

    3 ans+ (avec un adulte)

  • Cartoon kids adults

    Thursday Jan 25, 2024 at 4:30pm
    45 minutes

    Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 virtually with author Barbara Reid!

    Join us at Rockcliffe Park for this hybrid virtual event with illustrator and author Barbara Reid.  Barbara will show you her unique techniques in using clay to create an illustration, as she does in her books.

    We will provide the clay and tools for you to create your own clay illustrations. 

    The event will end with a Q&A.

    Thursday, 25 January, 4:30pm – 5:15pm

    Ages 6-12 yrs, English, Registration required

    To put holds on any of her books, click here

    Here is an video on CBC Book Club with Barbara Reid (1m 43s)