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  • Adult playing board game with children
    Friday Feb 21, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 27, 2025)

    A bi-weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!
    For ages 5-12.

    Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

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    Une sortie bi-hebdomadaire pour les  familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!
    Pour les enfants de 5 à 12 ans.

    Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.

  • Friday Feb 21, 2025 at 3:30pm

    Dive into the captivating world of character development using the fun and imaginative world of the animal kingdom and bring your stories to life. Participants will develop skills in oral language and body expressions while expanding their understanding of archetypal animal characters found in folklore, mythology, and literature.

    By the end of this workshop, participants will have a toolbox of techniques, insights, and inspiration to create captivating characters that resonate with diverse audiences.

    Presented by Jacqui Du Toit.

    This workshop is intended for ages 10-18.

    Registration required. 

    This event is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association.

  • Lego Blocks
    Friday Feb 21, 2025 at 3:45pm

    Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!

    Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®! 

  • girl sewing
    Friday Feb 21, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until Mar 07, 2025)

    Discover the fun of sewing by hand and finish simple sewing projects in this 3-part program. For ages 9-12.

    Registration required. 

  • Friday Feb 21, 2025 at 4:00pm

    Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On!

    Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen volunteers running this program will be happy to help. 

  • Saturday Feb 22, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Apr 26, 2025)

    On the last Saturday of the month, wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!  Stories, rhymes, and songs in English for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.

    Last Saturday Storytime of 2024 : Nov 30

    2025 dates : (Jan 25 : PENDING CONFIRMATION), Feb 22, March 29, April 26. This program resumes in September.

  • chicken on skateboard
    Saturday Feb 22, 2025 at 10:15am

    Are all rabbits the same? What do they need? What is a hare and where does it live? Does it have 
    predators? As they explore these questions through games and investigations, kids can enjoy a face-toface visit with a rabbit, and pet its soft fur through this program with the Canada Agriculture and Food 
    Museum. Family program for ages 4+

  • marbles going through a track
    Saturday Feb 22, 2025 at 10:30am

    Calling all engineers! Come design, build and test our structures as we create marble runs and mazes. Discover science in action. We supply the materials.  Register online. Ages 7+

  • poulet sur planche à roulettes
    Saturday Feb 22, 2025 at 11:15am

    Les lapins sont-ils tous identiques? De quoi ont-ils besoin? Qu’est-ce qu’un lièvre, où vit-il et quels sont ses prédateurs? Alors qu’ils explorent ces questions par le jeu et l’enquête, les enfants font aussi connaissance avec un lapin et caressent sa douce fourrure avec le Musée de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation du Canada. Programme familial pour les 4+ ans.

  • Saturday Feb 22, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Apr 26, 2025)

    For Ages 10-18.  Drop-in on Saturdays January 25, February 22, March 29 and April 26 between 2:30 and 4:30 pm for Youth Scrabble - an incredibly exciting activity that provides a challenging and stimulating experience for players. The game requires players to use their vocabulary, strategy, and critical thinking skills to create and place words on the board while competing against others. Whether you're an experienced player or a beginner, the fast-paced and competitive nature of the game is sure to keep you engaged and focused. Additionally, the social aspect of Club Scrabble is not to be underestimated, as players can meet new people, share their love of the game, and have fun together. Overall, Youth Scrabble is an exhilarating and satisfying pastime that offers mental stimulation, social interaction, and a lot of excitement.