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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.

  • Books
    Tuesday Feb 25, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2025)

    Book lovers unite!

    Join us and explore a new book every month. Meet new friends, talk about books, and enjoy fun activities together.

    Ages 10-12. Registration required.

    Please pick up the first book at the kids desk and read it before the first meeting. 

  • Wednesday Feb 26, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 28, 2025)

    Join us for a program that features:

    dimmed lighting

    sensory toys

    a smaller number of participants

    an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

    During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

    This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay

  • penpal letters and pen
    Thursday Feb 27, 2025 at 2:15pm (series runs until May 29, 2025)

    Join us for an afternoon of writing fun for home-schooled children and their families. Each month a different element of writing will be explored, such as journaling, story starters, illustrating/drawing and poetry. 45 min. Drop in.  Ages 7-12

  • Thursday Feb 27, 2025 at 6:00pm

    An evening family storytime program to encourage mathematical thinking through playful learning and hands-on activities. Learn and grow together.

    For ages 4-7 with their adult co-learner. Drop-in program.

  • Friday Feb 28, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)

    Join us for a program that features:

    •  dimmed lighting
    • sensory toys
    •  a smaller number of participants
    •  an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

    During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

    This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay

    Soyez des nôtres pour cette activité où :

    • la lumière est tamisée;
    • des jouets sensoriels sont offerts;
    • les places sont limitées;

    il y aura une période du cercle adaptée avec des histoires, des comptines et des chansons.

    Il y aura des moments de jeu libre et l’occasion d’échanger avec d’autres familles. La période du cercle a lieu dans les 20 dernières minutes. Un membre de la famille doit être présent pour toute la durée de l’activité.

    Ce programme offre un environnement accueillant et respecte les besoins des enfants âgés de 18 mois à 6 ans qui sont autistes, ont une déficience intellectuelle, ou présentent des signes de retard du développement.

  • Saturday Mar 1, 2025 at 10:30am

    We're celebrating Paper Bag Princess Day on March 1st.  Join us for stories and a craft. Dress up as your favourite princess, prince, knight, or dragon! For children ages 3+.  Drop-In.

  • Movie clapboard with film around it
    Saturday Mar 1, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 07, 2025)

    Don your best costume and come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector!​ Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawhttps://biblioottawalibrary.ca/enn chair! ​Movie starts at 2pm​

    *Note: Available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.​

    • Jan 4, 2025 - Despicable Me (PG)
    • Feb 1, 2025 - CANCELLED
    • Mar 1, 2025 : The Garfield Movie (PG)
    • Apr 5, 2025 : Elemental (PG)
    • May 3, 2025 : The Bad Guys (PG)
    • June 7, 2025 : Lightyear (PG)
  • chess board
    Saturday Mar 1, 2025 at 2:15pm (series runs until May 10, 2025)

    Interested in learning chess? Looking for new opponents? Drop in to play with our teen volunteers who can help you improve your game or… come beat them! Every second Saturday of the month (exception – March). Reserved for players aged 7 to 17.

    Les échecs, ça t’intéresse? Tu cherches de nouveaux adversaires? Viens jouer avec nos bénévoles ados qui seront là pour t’aider à t’améliorer… ou viens les vaincre! Chaque deuxième samedi du mois (excepté mars.) Réservé aux 7-17 ans.

    2024 : Dec 14, 2pm-3:30pm

    2025 : always 2:30-4pm

    •Jan 11

    •Feb/fév 8

    •Mar 1 (*instead of Mar 8 / au lieu du 8 mars)

    •Apr/avr 12

    •May/mai 10

  • Saturday Mar 1, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 06, 2025)

    Play card games, board games or video games at the Library.

    Viens jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société ou à des jeux vidéos à la Bibliothèque. 

  • Monday Mar 3, 2025 at 5:30pm (series runs until May 05, 2025)

    Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

    For families. Drop-in.