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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.

  • Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 11:00am
    30 minutes

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

  • Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Join us after Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in. 

  • Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
    11:15am
    30 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Extend your family time at the library with stay & play. After Storytime you can join us for 30 minutes of self-directed play. 

  • Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    32 sessions remaining

    Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.

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    Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.  

  • Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 1:00pm
    75 minutes

    Join us for a screening of The Geographies of DAR, a captivating film that explores the life and literary works of renowned Canadian author David Adams Richards.

    Through stunning visuals, insightful interviews and excerpts from his writings, the film uncovers the profound connection between Richards’ personal experiences and Eastern Canada’s Miramichi, the region that shaped his storytelling.

    Richards opens up about his childhood, his struggles and demons, and his unwavering belief in God, providing candid and perceptive insights into cruelty, love, faith and the human experience. This poignant film is an elegy to the joys, suffering, mercies and beauty of life, celebrating the indomitable spirit and courage of this extraordinary Canadian writer.

    2023,  1 h 13 min, English – brought to you by the NFB

  • Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Bring your knitting project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.

  • Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
    2:00pm
    90 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Are you looking for a relaxing activity that is low stress and doesn't require any special skills?  Then colouring may be for you!   Join us to explore your creative side, relax and meet new friends.  All supplies will be provided.

  • Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - May 29, 2024
    2:00pm
    30 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in program.

  • Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

    Wednesdays, May 15, 2024 - May 22, 2024
    2:00pm
    45 minutes

    2 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.