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.
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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Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Apr 29, 2024
5:15pm
30 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - May 14, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes4 sessions remaining
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A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2024, and their adult co-learner.
Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling.
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Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - May 21, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes2 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 4:00PM, 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 4-5PM on these dates: You can click the link on the book titles below to place a hold.
26 Sept, 2023
24 Oct, 2023
28 Nov, 2023
19 Dec, 2023
23 Jan, 2024 : The School of Good and Evil - book 1
20 Feb, 2024 : The Land of Stories - The Wishing Spell - book 1
26 Mar, 2024 : Keeper of Lost Cities - book 1
23 April, 2024: The Revenge of Magic - book 1
21 May, 2024 :The Blackthorn Key - book 1
June date to be determined
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Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - May 09, 2024
2:00pm
45 minutes3 sessions remaining
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A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2024, and their adult co-learner.
Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling.
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 4:00pm
60 minutesStories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
Please only reserve a spot for each child attending.
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.
Come get excited about STEM with us.
For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.
A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesIn honour of our earth, let's do some green-minded crafting. We will read a storybook, sing a song and recycle and re-purpose old CDs into beautiful suncatchers.
Ages 6+. Please register online.
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Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Spend your Saturday investigating the world of S.T.E.M.
This month we will be looking at gears and their importance in making machines work,
Ages 8-12.
Registration required
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Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes4 sessions remaining
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Discover the fun of sewing by hand and finish simple sewing projects in this 5-part program. For ages 9-12.
Registration required.
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Saturdays, Apr 27, 2024 - May 25, 2024
3:00pm
90 minutes3 sessions remaining
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Learn the basics of using a sewing machine (including safety) and sew your own book bag to keep! This program consists of four sessions over a two month period. *You must be able to commit to all four sessions.* All supplies will be provided. Required skills: • Ability to follow instructions, to work independently, and to wait patiently for assistance when needed • Can safely use sewing implements with minimal supervision (needles, seam rippers, and sharp scissors) Ages 9-12 years old.