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  • Parents reading to children / des parents lisent à leurs enfants
    Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Feb 25, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. 

    Join us in our children's area afterwards to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. 

    Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.

    Après le programme, joignez-nous au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités et des jouets pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. 

  • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?

    Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm. 

    Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.

    Ages 7+

    Êtes-vous intéressés par le jeu d’échecs?

    Venez nous joindre tous les mardis de 15h30 à 17h.

    Venez pratiquer vos habiletés dans cet environnement relaxe. Tous les niveaux de participants sont bienvenus.

    7ans et +

  • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Feb 25, 2025)

    Alta Vista is happy to welcome all children ages 7-12 for our Tuesday night reading circle from 4-5 pm. During our hour long read-a-loud circle we will take turns reading, sharing thoughts and opinions, and defining new vocabulary.

    Join us and help us all improve together!

  • Homework Help Web Banner
    Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.

    Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.

    Online resources / Ressources en ligne

  • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until Feb 25, 2025)

    Do you have children ages 6 to 9?  ​Would you like them to read more? ​

    Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for ​fun and interactive, 30-minute read aloud sessions. ​

    Registration is required for this program. 

    To register, email: Rosemount@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca   ​

  • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Ages 6-12.  Drop in.
    Led by United for Literacy. 

    Joins-toi à notre club d’aide aux devoirs, pour recevoir de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l’anglais, etc. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!
    Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble.

  • Parent and child illustration
    Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Feb 26, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. 

  • Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 12, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in. / Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

  • Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Feb 26, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

  • Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Feb 26, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

    Followed by Stay and Play. (60 min)

    Drop-in program. Family program.