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Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
10:15am
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Let's have fun at the library with books, crafts & activities. Bilingual programs. Ages 6-12. Drop-in Program.
Plaisir à la bibliothèque avec des livres, des bricolages et de activités. Programmes bilingue. Pour les 6 à 12 ans. Portes ouvertes.
Saturdays May 11 & 25, June 8.
Les samedis 11,25 mai et 8 juin.
Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
***CANCEL *** Saturday April 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. ***CANCEL ***
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
***ANNULER*** Le samedi 13 avril 2024 à 10 h 30 ***ANNULER***
Le samedi 11 mai 2024 à 10 h 30
Le samedi 8 juin 2024 à 10 h 30
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm
180 minutes
Join local author Sneha Madhavan-Reese for “Using Science in Poems.”
How can the use of scientific language elevate a poem? How can science be used as a handhold to bring a reader someplace new and unexpected? How can scientific facts in a poem add layers of meaning?
We will read and discuss published poems, have time for writing and sharing (if desired), and workshop a poem by each participant.
Please bring writing materials and a poem of your own (on any subject) for feedback from the group.
Sneha Madhavan-Reese is the author of two poetry collections, Observing the Moon and Elementary Particles. Her writing has appeared in publications around the world, including The Best Canadian Poetry in English 2016. She is the 2015 winner of Arc Poetry Magazine's Diana Brebner Prize, was shortlisted for the 2015 Montreal International Poetry Prize, and received an honourable mention at the 2018 National Magazine Awards. She serves on the editorial board of Canthius magazine and lives with her family in Ottawa. Visit her website at www.madhavan-reese.com/sneha
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm
180 minutes
It's time for tulips in Ottawa. Drop-in and make some tulip crafts including a tulip card for someone you love.
Family Drop-in on May 11 from 1-4 pm
Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
2:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Come join us for a relaxed scrapbooking, Card Making and Journaling session! Please bring your own scrapbook and pictures. Basic craft supplies will be provided.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
75 minutes
Join us for a presentation from Scott G. Elliott, CPA. Learn about age appropriate “teachable moments” for kids of all ages – from as young as 5 to young adults. Ensure your child’s future financial independence with our tips and best practices.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
120 minutes
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons, or just learning how to play and need some practise? Give it a try with this one-session-long adventure for beginners! D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Learn the basic rules of this popular game as you undertake an adventure with fellow players!
The adventure we will be playing will be announced soon.
This program is for ages 12-16.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutes
Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies at the St-Laurent Library. Popcorn and snacks provided. All ages are welcome.
Encanto (2021) 1 h 30 min - PG
Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m.
Le film sera visionné en anglais / Movie will be shown in English
The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal, every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
150 minutes
Come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector.
Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chair! Costumes are always welcome!
*Note: available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.
May 11 : Ratatouille
Come again on June 8 for another great movie : Moana
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:30pm
120 minutes
Already played some DnD and looking for a game to join? Give this one-session-long adventure a try!
D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Meet new players as you undertake an adventure in this popular game!
For this adventure, you must build your own Level 2 character, so you must register at least 6 days in advance to create your character and submit their character-sheet for DM approval before game-day. Late registrants will be assigned a random pre-generated character.
Ages: 12-18
Note: this session is a repeat of the adventure played on April 13th, so if you played that session, it would not be as fun knowing the puzzles and enemies ahead of time. Keep an eye out for a new game coming up later!