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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.

  • father mother children reading

    Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 04, 2024
    10:30am
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

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

    Feel free to "Stay and Play" with self-directed toys and activities after storytime.

    Drop-in Program

  • Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 04, 2024
    11:00am
    30 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Join us following Babytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program. 

    Joignez-nous après le programme Bébé à la biblio pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.

  • Tuesdays, Apr 30, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

    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.

  • Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - May 12, 2024
    10:00am
    660 minutes

    12 sessions remaining

    Drop in during opening hours from  May 1 to May 12 to complete a self-directed scavenger hunt. Ages 3-8.

    Passez nous voir entre le1 mai et le 12 mai  pendant les heures d’ouverture pour participer à une chasse au trésor. Pour les enfants de 3 à 8 ans.

  • Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

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

  • Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Join us after Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in. 

  • Children playing board games.

    Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - May 29, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Join us for an afternoon of board games, LEGO, cards & fun for home-schooled children and their families. Homeschooled teen meet-up in the Teen Zone.

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     Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi de jeux de société, de LEGO, de cartes et de plaisir destiné aux enfants instruits à la maison et leurs familles. Rencontre d’adolescents dans la Zone pour ados.

  • Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
    10:15am
    30 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.

  • Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - May 30, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. Program for all ages with a parent or caregiver. 

    The first 30 minutes will be focused on literacy activities. Following the storytime program, you are welcome to stay and socialize with other families, as well as play with the learning toys. 

    Drop in. Family.

  • Thursday May 02, 2024 at 1:00pm
    90 minutes

    Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared for in the future, at a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. How to prepare an Advance Directive and choose a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are discussed. Materials include worksheets to identify and articulate one's beliefs about end of life care and choices around planning your own health care. Discussion will include how to talk to your loved ones about your health care wishes in the event of illness and unexpected physical events.

    Registration is required as space is limited.