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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.

  • 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.

  • Girl crouched down throwing paint in air, swirl of light

    Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
    3:30pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    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)

  • 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

  • Colorful music notes

    Saturdays, May 18, 2024 - Jun 01, 2024
    10:15am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Join us and experience the joys of dancing and making music with tambourines, maracas, egg shakers, rhythm sticks and more. Ages 4-6. Dop-in. 

    Saturdays, May 18, June 1.

    Viens nous joindre et engage-toi dans des activités musicales en bougeant et en manipulant des instruments de musique mis à ta disposition: tambourins, maracas, oeufs sonores, bâtons rythmiques, et autres instruments de musique. Pour les 4 à 6 ans. Portes ouvertes. 

    Les samedis 18 mai, 1 juin.

  • Saturday May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm
    180 minutes

    Use your imagination and help create a Lego® village and other Lego® activities.

    Drop-in for ages 3+.

    This is a self directed program.