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  • weaving on a homemade cardboard loom / tisser avec un métier en carton fait maison
    Saturday Nov 30, 2024 at 2:30pm

    Come learn to weave at the library. We'll learn about looms and weave using both paper and yarn. For children aged 8 to 12.  

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    Venez apprendre à tisser à la bibliothèque. Nous découvrirons les métiers à tisser et nous tisserons en utilisant du papier et de la laine.  Pour les enfants de 8 à 12 ans. 

  • Monday Dec 2, 2024 at 1:30pm

    Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. ​Ages 6-12.

    NOTE: This is a stay and play program without staff supervision.​

    Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes.​ 6 à 12 ans.

    NOTEZ BIEN : Cette activité n’est pas supervisée par le personnel.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Monday Dec 2, 2024 at 2:30pm

    Join use as we make a "Snowman" bead buddy and other snowman-related crafts and activities. Ages 7-12. 60 min. Registration required.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Wednesday Dec 4, 2024 at 6:00pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Let’s splatter some colors to create unique greeting cards!  We will use acrylics, watercolors and various sized brushes to splatter on card paper to make beautiful and meaningful cards.

  • Friday Dec 6, 2024 at 2:30pm

    Come and join us to make personalized holiday cards. We supply the cards and the material.

    Venez nous rejoindre pour créer des cartes de souhaits. Nous fournissons les cartes et le matériel.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Saturday Dec 7, 2024 at 2:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Combine the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers.  Diamond painting uses tiny round rhinestones on adhesive to create a glittering multi-dimensional picture.  Participants will have a choice to make a coaster or a bookmark, with all supplies provided.

  • Monday Dec 9, 2024 at 6:30pm

    Registration opens on Monday, November 18, 2024 - 10:00am

    Adults are invited to join us in making their own cards. Make greeting cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but feel free to also bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Come along and have fun!

  • Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 1:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Create original artwork with professional artist Stephanie Browness. Get step by step instructions in real time as you create your own version of a pre-planned winter landscape acrylic on canvas work of art. All experience levels welcome. All supplies provided!

    Registration required - spaces are limited. 

    Stephanie Browness is a painter and art instructor who has been teaching in Ottawa for 20 years. She has worked with all age groups and firmly believes that anyone can make art. Stephanie holds a BFA in fine arts from the University of Ottawa and Master's in art history from Carleton University. 

    With special thanks for the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) for generously funding this Carp branch program.

  • holiday webcard
    Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 at 2:00pm

    For those who can't make it to the Saturday December 14 card-making session here at Centennial branch: 

    Get into the festive spirit whether you are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or simply some well-earned time off. Adults are invited to make their own greeting cards. Supplies are provided. Bring yourself & your creativity to this self-guided program! 

    Registration required

  • Thursday Dec 12, 2024 at 2:00pm

    Registration opens on Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 10:00am

    Come join us for a fun afternoon and up-cycle a book into a decorative winter tree!

    All materials are provided.