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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.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Friday Apr 18, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)

    Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!

  • Saturday Apr 19, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 28, 2025)

    This is a group for people who love to write.

    Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their work, exchanging feedback or above all else, sharing their passion for the craft.  Practitioners from all skill levels and writing genres are welcome.

    Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome.

  • Saturday Apr 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 27, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. 

    Drop in.

    30 minutes

  • Saturday Apr 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 10, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with young children. The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. The last half hour there will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. 

    Drop-in program.

  • Saturday Apr 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2025)

    All Storytimes are Drop In

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
    Saturday March 29, April 19, April 26, May 17 

    STEAM themed Family Storytime - All ages, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. 
    Saturday Apr 5, May 3, May 31

    Spanish-English Storytime – All ages. Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niños de todas las edades, acompañados de un padre o guardian. No necesita inscribirse. 
    Saturday Mar 15, Apr 12, May 10

  • Saturday Apr 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2025)

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

  • Saturday Apr 19, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2025)

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

    *Every second Saturday- April 5th, April19th, May 3rd and May 17th.

    *English program

    *Drop-in  

  • Saturday Apr 19, 2025 at 11:00am

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Get a Techno Buddy!

    Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.

    Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adult in a two-on-one setting.  

    Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:

    Facebook

    Instagram

    X (former Twitter)

    Pinterest

    One hour= One topic

    If you want to cover a different topic from the list, Facilitator will need to approve it, as this is a one hour session.

    Meeting place: Teen Zone on the 3rd floor.

    Please bring your device fully charged (ex. cell phone, tablet, or laptop).

    Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.

    You can sign up for one session and one waiting list slot per quarter.

  • A drawing of a vintage typewriter in front of a light blue background with curlicues on either side.
    Saturday Apr 19, 2025 at 11:00am

    Celebrate National Poetry Month with the library!

    Join us at the Rideau branch for a morning of poetry reading and discussion in a casual setting.

    Come with one or more poems of your choosing to share and discuss with the group. These can be poems that you have written, or ones that you enjoy by another writer.

    Célébrez le Mois national de la poésie avec la bibliothèque !

    Rejoignez-nous à la succursale Rideau pour une matinée de lecture de poèmes et de discussion dans un environnement décontracté.

    Venez avec un ou plusieurs poèmes de votre choix à partager et à discuter avec le groupe. Il peut s'agir de poèmes que vous avez écrits ou de poèmes d'un autre auteur que vous appréciez.

    Les poèmes et les discussions se dérouleront principalement en anglais.

  • four people with speech bubbles
    Saturday Apr 19, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 28, 2025)

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome.

    Please note: sessions on Saturday March 29 and Saturday April 12, 2025, canceled

    Language learning online resources