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  • Friday Sep 22, 2023 at 4:00pm
    60 minutes

    Spend your day investigating the world of S.T.E.A.M. 

    This session we will focus on programming and circuitry with Cubetto and Snap Circuits. 

    Ages 6-12. Registration required

  • Saturday Sep 23, 2023 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Spend your Saturday investigating the world of S.T.E.A.M. 

    This session we will look at science as we learn about simple machines and incorporate them into an invention.

    Ages 8-12. Registration required

  • beaded orange t-shirt on orange and green background

    Saturdays, Sep 23, 2023 - Sep 23, 2023
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    As we reflect on the legacy of the residential school system in Canada, we remember the Indigenous lives lost and honor the survivors and their families. Show your support by creating a remembrance rock. Ages 4-12

    Alors que nous réfléchissons à l'héritage du système des pensionnats au Canada, nous nous souvenons des vies autochtones perdues et nous rendons hommage aux survivants et à leurs familles. Montrez votre soutien en créant une roche de souvenir. De 4 à 12 ans.

  • Saturday Sep 23, 2023 at 2:00pm
    45 minutes

    Celebrate Science Literacy Week at the Library! Join us for stories, a Cubetto activity and a craft. Ages 5-8.

  • children coding  / des enfants qui codent

    Saturday Sep 23, 2023 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Come celebrate Science Literacy Week with stories, activities, and a craft! Ages 4-8.

    Venez célébrer la Semaine de la culture scientifique avec des contes, des activités et un bricolage! Pour les enfants de 4 à 8 ans.

  • Spark: A STEM Storytime

    Tuesdays, Sep 26, 2023 - Oct 24, 2023
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    A fun program of discovery for preschoolers and their adult co-learner.

    Explore elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on inquiry-based activities and story. For ages 3-4. 

  • 2 kids sitting under a tree, silhouette with vibrant sky

    Tuesdays, Sep 26, 2023 - May 21, 2024
    3:30pm
    45 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

    Join us as we kickoff the 2023-2024 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park.  For the first meeting our book is "Children of the Fox" by Kevin Sands.

    Click here to place a hold for Children of the Fox for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.

    This bookclub is for kids ages 9-12 and will be in English.  Registration is required as space is limited.

    For our first meeting on 26 Sept at 3:30PM, bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read.  We will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.  

    We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 3:30-4:15PM on these dates:

    26 Sept, 2023

    24 Oct, 2023

    28 Nov, 2023

    19  Dec, 2023

    23 Jan, 2024

    20 Feb, 2024

    26 Mar, 2024

    23 April, 2024

    21 May, 2024

    June date to be determined

  • Night Owls Book Club

    Thursdays, Sep 28, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    6:00pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    New to independent reading?

    Join our family book club and discover great reading suggestions to get you started and keep you going. 

    We will share favorites, listen to read-alouds and participate in book-related art activities.

    For kids ages 6-8 and their adult reading partner.

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    Monday Oct 02, 2023 at 5:30pm
    60 minutes

    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+

  • stem kids

    Thursdays, Oct 05, 2023 - Oct 19, 2023
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.​

    ​For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.

    Please reserve a space for each child attending with a library card.