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.
Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
2:30pm
30 minutes
8 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.
**Note: No program on Oct 29.
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Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.
**Remarque : pas de programme le 29 octobre.
Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
3:00pm
60 minutes
9 sessions remaining
Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.
Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
3:30pm
90 minutes
10 sessions remaining
Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?
Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Sessions start Tuesday September 10th, 2024.
Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
Ages 7+.
Êtes-vous intéressés par le jeu d’échecs?
Venez pratiquer vos habiletés dans cet environnement relaxe. Tous les niveaux de participants sont bienvenus.
Venez nous joindre tous les mardis de 15h30 à 17h à partir du 10 septembre, 2024.
7ans et +
Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes
8 sessions remaining
Alta Vista is happy to welcome all children ages 8-12 for our Tuesday night reading circle from 4-5 pm. During our hour long read-a-loud circle we will take turns reading, sharing thoughts and opinions, and defining new vocabulary.
Join us and help us all improve together!
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024 at 4:00pm
60 minutes
Join us as we kickoff the 2024-2025 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park!
For the first meeting you have a choice of reading either or both of these books:
Click the images or links below to place a hold for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.
The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
or/and
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place- Book 1: The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood
This bookclub is for kids ages 10-13 and will be in English. Registration is required as space is limited.
For our first meeting on Tuesday, 15 Oct at 4:00PM.
**Bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read.**
From this, we will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.
We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 4-5PM on these dates:
Just register once, for the first date, if you plan to attend every month
15 Oct, 2024
12 Nov, 2024
17 Dec, 2024
14 Jan, 2025
11 Feb, 2025
18 Mar, 2025
15 April, 2025
13 May, 2025
10 June, 2025
Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Oct 22, 2024
5:00pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Got a killer Halloween costume planned?? Or want to make your own Halloween decorations? Come craft with us at the library and make use of our craft supplies for free!! Share ideas and expertise with other participants. Or simply bond and make friends over common hobbies.
For teens of all levels of artistic ability. Drop-in program.
Vous avez une bonne idée pour un costume d’Halloween?? Ou vous voulez fabriquer vos propres décorations d'Halloween? Faites-le à la bibliothèque et utilisez notre matériel de brico gratuitement!! Échangez idées et conseils avec autres participants. Ou amusez-vous tout simplement avec des amis qui partage les mêmes passe-temps.
Pour ados de tous niveaux d'habilité artistique. Activité portes-ouvertes.
Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
5:00pm
90 minutes
10 sessions remaining
Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.
Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.
Online resources / Ressources en ligne
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024 at 6:00pm
150 minutes
Join us for a free screening of The Addiction as part of our Unconventional Vampire movie theme for October. The film was directed by Abel Ferrara and was released in 1995. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.
Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 82 minutes. In English with subtitles.
Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
6:00pm
120 minutes
10 sessions remaining
Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group. "Pen and Paper" is just a name. Bring any medium you want.
Tuesdays, Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
6:00pm
90 minutes
10 sessions remaining
Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
** No program October 1, 2024. We are sorry for any inconvenience. **