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  • TD Summer Reading Club

    Tuesday Jul 04, 2023 at 10:30am
    45 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    Spot adventure in any direction. Ages 4-6. 60 min. Registration required with a child's card.

    If you need a Library card get one here: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/getacard

  • TD SRC banner

    Tuesday Jul 04, 2023 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    Witty word wizards, unite! Ages 7-12. Registration required.

  • drawing of child writing in a notebook

    Tuesday Jul 04, 2023 at 10:30am
    45 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    Won't you come explore with me? Let's look at nature through stories and games.

    Ages 4-6.

    Registration required.

  • man plays guitar while child claps along

    Tuesday Jul 04, 2023 at 10:30am
    45 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    In this highly energetic and interactive dance workshop, participants will explore simple, fun, and easy dance moves that everyone can follow in a safe and inclusive environment. Get ready to get lost in the music and GROOVE your heart out! Family program for ages 4+.

  • Summer Reading Club Turtle

    Tuesdays, Jul 04, 2023 - Jul 04, 2023
    10:30am
    40 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    Welcome some poultry from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum into your library visit! Listen to them cluck and coo, touch their soft feathers and watch them scratch and peck. Through fun educational activities, students explore the characteristics, needs and lifecycle of these barnyard favourites. Family program for ages 4+.

  • Tuesday Jul 04, 2023 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    An artistic journey to find your hidden talent. Each week we will explore our creativity as we’re introduced to new art techniques. For ages 7-12,  Registration Required.  

    Un voyage d'auto-découverte pour découvrir vos talents artistiques cachés. Chaque semaine, nous introduirons une nouvelle technique artistique pour mettre votre créativité à l'épreuve. 

     Pour les 7 à 12 ans. Inscription requise.

  • Summer Reading Club Turtle

    Tuesday Jul 04, 2023 at 1:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    Join the Ottawa Humane Society and learn to be a good buddy to dogs! Participants will learn how to safely approach a dog and explore bite-prevention tips through role-playing scenarios. Family program for ages 5+

  • Teen Staycation

    Tuesday Jul 04, 2023 at 1:00pm
    180 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 19, 2023 - 10:00am

    For absolutely anyone who wants to learn about makeup! We will go over foundation, eyeshadows, eyeliner, and hopefully false lashes! We will also cover key products like primer, setting spray, and colour correctors. You don’t have to own any makeup to take this course, as you will get some useful tips and suggestions to build up your collection. If you already have makeup, you can pull it out and follow along with the tutorials.

    This program is taught by cosplayer Jessica Harkonnen. 

    About Jessica Harkonnen

    Jessica considers herself a “Cosplay Engineer” because she makes things that are big enough that they need, well, engineering, to be possible. Jessica also regularly participates in panels at conventions because she loves to share her skills to help all cosplayers make their dreams into real costumes. Jessica is an ally and wants to make her panels a safe place for everyone to learn. 

    Registration required. Registrants will receive an additional email with the Zoom link ahead of the program.

  • SRC 2023

    Tuesday Jul 04, 2023 at 2:00pm
    45 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    Celebrate being yourself with stories and crafts. / Célèbre qui tu es avec contes et bricolages. 

    For ages 4-6. Pour les 4 à 6 ans. Registration required. Inscription non requise. 

  • a group of kids gather in nature

    Tuesday Jul 04, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    What role did art play in the Cold War? How can art be used to build and promote peace? This program encourages dialogue and discussion about the role of art in peacebuilding, art as an expression of values, and how art can promote ideas. Students view examples of art from the Cold War and make their own artworks.

    Come join us for this hybrid program (in-person with presenter online) with our partner, Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Ages 9-12.