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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.

  • Mondays, May 06, 2024 - May 13, 2024
    11:00am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Meet new friends after storytime!

    Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, puzzles and much more.

    Drop in.

  • children playing at table

    Tuesdays, May 07, 2024 - May 14, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Sorry 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.

  • Man reading to children and woman.

    Wednesdays, May 08, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Drop-in for a fun-filled Storytime with stories, songs and rhymes. Storytime is followed by Stay & Play.

  • Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

    Wednesdays, May 08, 2024 - May 22, 2024
    2:00pm
    45 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    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.

  • Wednesday May 08, 2024 at 4:30pm
    60 minutes

    Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.

  • Children learning and playing

    Thursday May 09, 2024 at 2:00pm
    45 minutes

    Sorry 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.

  • Young child doing science experiment

    Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    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.  

  • Thursday May 09, 2024 at 4:15pm
    60 minutes

    Ages 7-12 years old. Let's do some paper craft engineering and a not-so-engineering craft too! Join us after school. 

  • Saturday May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm
    180 minutes

    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

  • silly cinema banner

    Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
    150 minutes

    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