Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.
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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Wednesday May 08, 2024 at 4:30pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 12, 2024
10:00am
660 minutes4 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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Drop in during opening hours from May 1 to May 12 to complete a self-directed scavenger hunt. Ages 3-8.
Passez nous voir entre le1 mai et le 12 mai pendant les heures d’ouverture pour participer à une chasse au trésor. Pour les enfants de 3 à 8 ans.
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Thursday May 09, 2024 at 2:00pm
45 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2024, and their adult co-learner.
Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling.
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
3:30pm
90 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3:30PM to 5PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either:
- art
- science
- games, or
- puzzle challenges
Ages 3+ (with adult supervision)
Rejoignez-nous au Rockcliffe Park tous les jeudis de 15h30 à 17h pour une activité autonome différente - l'art, la science, les jeux ou les énigmes.
3 ans+ (avec un adulte)
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes4 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 only reserve a spot for each child attending.
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Thursday May 09, 2024 at 4:15pm
60 minutesAges 7-12 years old. Let's do some paper craft engineering and a not-so-engineering craft too! Join us after school.
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Fridays, May 10, 2024 - May 31, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes4 sessions remaining
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Join us in our children's area to play and chat! Drop-in program.
Joignez-vous à nous au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Portes ouvertes.
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Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
10:00am
90 minutes7 sessions remaining
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Join us for Saturday morning fun! There will be stories, self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children.
Drop-in program
Joignez-nous pour vous amuser samedi matin. Il y aura des histoires, des activités et des jouets pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.
Programme portes ouvertes.
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Saturday May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm
180 minutesDrop-in program
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It's time for tulips in Ottawa. Drop-in and make some tulip crafts including a tulip card for someone you love.
Family Drop-in on May 11 from 1-4 pm
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Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
150 minutesDrop-in program
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Come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector.
Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chair! Costumes are always welcome!
*Note: available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.
May 11 : Ratatouille
Come again on June 8 for another great movie : Moana