Join us and celebrate your favourite book series, Dog Man! We will play games, make crafts, write comics, and navigate a laser maze to escape from Petey. Register online. Ages 8+
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Thursday Jan 30, 2025 at 6:00pmLearn how author/illustrator Barbara Reid uses clay to create the pictures in her books. The event is pre-recorded and will be viewed in branch as we follow along to create our own works of art using clay. We provide the clay and tools for you to create your own pictures.
Registration required. Ages 6-12 years.
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Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 10:30amCelebrate Disney's Frozen with stories, crafts and ribbon dance to the song "Let It Go". For ages 4+. Please register online.
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Thursday Feb 6, 2025 at 6:00pmPaper quilling is delicate paper art made from paper strips rolled into coils. Learn how to make a paper quilled Valentine's Day card for a loved one. No experience required. Supplies are provided, but spaces are limited.
Registration required
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Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 10:30amWelcome some poultry from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum into your library visit! Listen to
them cluck and coo, touch their soft feathers and watch them scratch and peck. Through fun
educational activities, participants explore the characteristics, needs and lifecycle of these barnyard
favourites. Family program for ages 4+. Register online. -
Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 11:30am
Welcome some poultry from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum into your library visit! Listen to
them cluck and coo, touch their soft feathers and watch them scratch and peck. Through fun
educational activities, participants explore the characteristics, needs and lifecycle of these barnyard
favourites. Family program for ages 4+. Register online. -
Thursday Feb 20, 2025 at 6:00pmDive into the fascinating world of typography with Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. Chris will demystify the terminology of typography and explore its rich history. Learn what makes a typeface readable or distracting, how to effectively combine multiple typefaces, and the emotions different fonts can evoke.
Whether your next project is a greeting card, poster, newsletter, business card, logo, or anything else that incorporates text, Chris can help you avoid common typographic pitfalls. Practical tips will be shared to choose the right typeface, create visually appealing and readable text, and more. For the design novice or seasoned pro, this presentation will enhance your appreciation and understanding of typography’s powerful impact.
Registration required
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Saturday Feb 22, 2025 at 10:30amCalling all engineers! Come design, build and test our structures as we create marble runs and mazes. Discover science in action. We supply the materials. Register online. Ages 7+
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Tuesday Feb 25, 2025 at 6:00pmJoin 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.
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Saturday Mar 8, 2025 at 10:30amPlease join us for an introduction to library resources that support learning and homework help for your student. For parents of children in grades 3 to 12.
Registration required