Stop by our Social Services table and chat with staff from the South Nepean Satellite Community Health Centre (May 21st) and Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre (June 18th). Learn about the various services offered by the health/resource centres and ask your questions about resources for free community programs, mental and physical health, parenting, housing, employment and more!
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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Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024
12:00pm
180 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Tuesdays, May 21, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.
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Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 10:00am
540 minutesDrop-in program
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It’s time to divide your perennials and rejuvenate your garden! Bring some plants, take some plants, and borrow some gardening books. Please remember to label all plants you bring in.
Drop by near the Centennial branch main entrance any time between 10am and 7pm on Wednesday May 22.
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Wednesdays, May 22, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
1:00pm
120 minutes31 sessions remaining
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Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Embark on a journey of love and tragedy with the Ottawa Public Library as we present Butterfly Lovers, a captivating Chinese legend performed by the Mengwei Yue Opera Studio. Experience the allure of Yue Opera, as graceful movements and operatic voices bring the tale of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai to life. This special occasion also features an English narrator to guide you through the story, followed by an interactive discussion.
Join us for an hour of unforgettable experience celebrating the magic of storytelling and Chinese heritage during Asian Heritage Month.
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:00am
180 minutesDrop-in program
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Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and connections across generations for Intergenerational Day in Canada!
There will be activities, games, music, and cake will be served!
- Bilingual Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
Venez en grand nombre célébrer la Journée intergénérationnelle au Canada à la bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa!
Il y aura des activités, des jeux, de la musique, et du gâteaux sera servi!
- Contes en famille bilingue à 10 h 30
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutesDrop-in program
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The dogs are back!
Therapeutic Paws of Canada is returning to visit – no registration required but space is limited.
Les chiens sont de retour!
Therapeutic Paws of Canada revient pour une deuxième visite – aucune inscription requise mais les places sont limitées.
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Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 1:00pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Join us on June 8th and meet some therapy dogs from the Ottawa team of Therapeutic Paws of Canada!
No registration required but space may be limited.
Joignez-nous le 8 juin et rencontrez des chiens therapéutique de l'équipe d'Ottawa du 'Therapeutic Paws of Canada'!
Aucune inscription requise mais les places sont limitées.
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024 at 5:30pm
150 minutesDrop-in program
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Bring your friends & family in for exciting card & board games! We have many to choose from including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Chess, & more! You are also welcome to bring your own games.
Second Tuesday evening of each month
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Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 10:00am
360 minutesDrop-in program
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Drop in to our branch during the day and exchange puzzles with other members of our community.
Bring one, take one. Bring two, take two!
If you are ready to let go of some gently used puzzles ahead of time, please drop them off at the desk on the 2nd floor starting June 12th during opening hours. This will help us prepare for the big day!