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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.

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    Penpal Program with the North Clondalkin Library in Ireland!

    Hazeldean

    Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - May 11, 2024
    11:30am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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    Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ireland? Are you interested in having a penpal abroad? If so then this program is for you! Please join us on Saturday May 4 or Saturday May 11 at 11:30 (30 min) in the meeting room to be matched with an Irish penpal and to create a letter! 

    Please note: Communications will be sent and received strictly through the library address. All letters will be monitored by library staff to ensure certain guidelines are followed in terms of appropriate language, content and to ensure that personally identifiable information is not shared. 

    Ages 8-13

  • Star Wars Day!

    Manotick

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
    60 minutes

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    Ages 6 - 12 years old (we will have crafts for younger siblings too).

    Learn to speak Wookie (or Wookie sounds): make your own loyal Droid Cubecraft; test a saber in dual circle; complete a scavenger hunt; learn the planets in the Star Wars universe; fly your plane through the death star and knock down some Stormtroopers. For the younger ones: make a Chewbacca puppet and a yoda or lei bun headband. Origami Yoda awaits you! (yes, we have to say it: May the 4th be with you!). 

    Please register. 

  • In the Garden

    Cumberland

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
    45 minutes

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    Join us for a celebration of gardens! We will be reading a  picture book, planting a mini-garden to take home and doing a plant related craft.

    Registration required.

  • Dans le jardin

    Cumberland

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 3:30pm
    45 minutes

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    Rejoignez-nous pour une célébration des jardins! Ensemble, nous lirons un album, planterons un mini-jardin et ferons un bricolage en rapport avec les plantes.

    Inscription requise. 

  • Free Comic Book Day AND Star Wars Day Celebration

    Main

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:30pm
    150 minutes

    Drop-in program

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    This year, May the 4th is both Free Comic Book Day AND Star Wars Day! Stupendous!!

    While comic books are always free at the library (as long as you return them, of course) we also want to celebrate this occasion. So join us this morning at the library for some geeky (and family friendly) arts and crafts:

    • Super hero themed face painting (10:30 am to noon)
    • Star Wars themed colouring and crafts (10:30 to 1PM)
    • Make your own button with comic book art (10:30 to 1PM)

    Bonus points for anyone who shows up in costume or cosplay!!

  • Homeschool Happenings/ Mon école-maison à la biblio

    North Gloucester

    Monday May 06, 2024 at 1:30pm
    90 minutes

    Drop-in program

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    Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

    Mondays March 25, April 8, April 22 and May 6 

    UPDATE: April 8 session has been moved to 12:30-3 P.M.

    Venez jouer ou créer ou lire! Pour les enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.  

    Les lundis 25 mars, 8 avril, 22 avril et 6 mai 

    MISE À JOUR: la session du 8 avril aura lieu de 12 h 30 à 15 h

  • After School Craft Lab: Paper crafts

    Manotick

    Thursday May 09, 2024 at 4:15pm
    60 minutes

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    Ages 7-12 years old. Let's do some paper craft engineering and a not-so-engineering craft too! Join us after school. 
  • Happy Cat: Peaceful Playful Crafting

    Happy Cat: Peaceful Playful Crafting

    Ruth E. Dickinson

    Friday May 10, 2024 at 3:30pm
    60 minutes

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    Happy Cat: Peaceful, Playful Crafting

    For those looking for a quiet creative outlet to unleash their imaginations.

    Welcoming creators ages 6-9.

    All materials provided.

  • Crafternoon! Bricofolie!

    Alta Vista

    Friday May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm
    60 minutes

    Drop-in program

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    Come crafting at the library, we have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Ages 4-12.

    Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour que tu puisses satisfaire l’artiste en toi! Portes ouvertes. 4-12 ans.
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    Crafternoon! Bricofolie!

    Alta Vista

    Friday May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm
    60 minutes

    Drop-in program

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    Come crafting at the library, we have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Ages 4-12.

    Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour que tu puisses satisfaire l’artiste en toi! Portes ouvertes. 4-12 ans.