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  • Asian Heritage Month

    A Tale of Eternal Love: Butterfly Lovers in Chinese Yue Opera

    Ruth E. Dickinson

    Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

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    Embark on a journey of love and tragedy with the Ottawa Public Library as we present Butterfly Lovers, a captivating Chinese legend performed by the Mengwei Yue Opera Studio. Experience the allure of Yue Opera, as graceful movements and operatic voices bring the tale of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai to life. This special occasion also features an English narrator to guide you through the story, followed by an interactive discussion. 

    Join us for an hour of unforgettable experience celebrating the magic of storytelling and Chinese heritage during Asian Heritage Month.

  • Intergenerational Day at OPL | Journée intergénérationnelle à la BPO

    St-Laurent

    Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:00am
    180 minutes

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    Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and connections across generations for Intergenerational Day in Canada!

    There will be activities, games, music, and cake will be served!

    • Bilingual Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m.

    Venez en grand nombre célébrer la Journée intergénérationnelle au Canada à la bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa!

    Il y aura des activités, des jeux, de la musique, et du gâteaux sera servi!

    • Contes en famille bilingue à 10 h 30

  • Atelier musical interactif: Battements de coeur

    St-Laurent

    Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

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    Cet atelier interactif initie les participants de tous âges à la musique autochtone.  Vous en apprendrez plus sur le "battement de cœur" de notre mère la Terre avant d'apprendre quelques chansons de danse stomp sur des hochets traditionnels.
  • Turtle colored to resemble a Medicine Wheel and bearing the Library's logo.

    What does it sound like? Exploring Indigenous Language

    North Gloucester

    Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

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    Participants will learn about the Mohawk language and the history behind it. They will learn this by looking at the Mohawk alphabet and using it to pronounce the words correctly. By doing this we are able to teach the uniqueness of indigenous languages. 

    Register to ensure a spot. Drop-ins will be welcome on the day as space allows. 
  • National Indigenous History Month

    National Indigenous History month: Corn Husk Dolls: Story & Craft

    Ruth E. Dickinson

    Saturday Jun 29, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 10:00am

    Participants of all ages will learn the story behind one of history's oldest toys, the corn husk doll. They will learn the importance of community through these dolls. After talking about the traditional story students will be able to make their own corn husk doll.