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  • children and a dog flying on books and a picture of the author Sylv Chiang
    Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 11:15am

    Join Sylv Chiang for an interactive story time with a focus on how we can all be allies. Sylv will introduce her 2024 CBC Kids Reads winning picture book, Still My Tessa, by sharing how the story is based on her own family. After we hear the story and talk about how the main character, Evelyn, is an ally to her non-binary sibling, we will share examples of allyship from the participants’ everyday lives. Finally, to reinforce the concept of allyship, everyone will have a chance to draw their own face on a superhero template and explain how they can be an ally.  

    Registration Required. Age 4-8

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 2:00pm

    And, if it’s free, can it be any good?  In this session, we will find that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes.  There is lots of free software available, and many free programs are very good indeed.  So, join us to find out about some must-have and absolutely free software! Presented by Alan German from the Ottawa PC Users' Group.

    Registration required.

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 5:15pm (series runs until May 12, 2025)

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Do you have children ages 5-8?  Would you like them to read more?  Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program.  Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and interactive read aloud sessions.  Together they will share the joys of reading in a friendly, encouraging and enthusiastic environment.  Registration required. 

    Session dates:
    April 7, 14 and 28
    May 5  & 12

    Note:  Those who register for the April-May session cannot register for the May-June session and vice versa.

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Do you love to cook? Connect with other food enthusiasts and level up your cooking skills over great discussions. We will look at new and popular cookbooks together and share recipes that we have tried. 

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 6:30pm

    Join us for an engaging session on understanding and building your credit history and credit score. This event is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their financial knowledge, especially those new to managing credit in Canada. Learn about the importance of credit, how it impacts your financial future, and practical steps to build and maintain a strong credit history. We’ll also cover the key factors that influence your credit score and share tips to improve it, including responsible ways to use credit cards and loans.

    Presented in partnership with RBC.

  • All Aboard STEAM Storytime
    Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 27, 2025)

    Choo choo! All aboard for STEAM Storytime!

    Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

    Registration required. For ages 3-4 and their adult co-learner.

  • Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 at 1:00pm

     In this session, participants will explore the journey of food from farm to table and understand the significant impact of household food waste. We'll discuss how to identify spoiled food, read food labels effectively, and share practical tips to reduce waste, such as using "ugly" produce and reviving old foods. The session will also include a reflection exercise on personal food waste habits. Presented by Foodsharing Ottawa

    Registration Required

  • Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?  Then come and meet with other food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test!

    Each month will be a different cookbook!  We will then make recipes at home and share comments with the group on the results.

    You will receive the cookbooks of the month at the meetings.

  • Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 at 4:15pm (series runs until May 27, 2025)

    Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read?

    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: NepeanCentrepointe@biblioottawalibrary.ca

  • Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until May 13, 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   ​