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.
Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - May 29, 2024
11:00am
30 minutes
5 sessions remaining
Joignez-nous après notre Contes en famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.
Join us following our French Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.
Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - May 22, 2024
2:00pm
45 minutes
4 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.
Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - May 08, 2024
4:30pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.
Fridays, May 03, 2024 - May 31, 2024
3:30pm
90 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!
Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!
Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
60 minutes
Ages 6 - 12 years old (we will have crafts for younger siblings too).
Learn to speak Wookie (or Wookie sounds): make your own loyal Droid Cubecraft; test a saber in dual circle; complete a scavenger hunt; learn the planets in the Star Wars universe; fly your plane through the death star and knock down some Stormtroopers. For the younger ones: make a Chewbacca puppet and a yoda or lei bun headband. Origami Yoda awaits you! (yes, we have to say it: May the 4th be with you!).
Please register.
Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutes
Let out your inner Droid, Stormtrooper, Wookie, etc and have a blast!
Join us in celebrating Star Wars Day, the Jedi way!
In a galaxy far, far away, we will explore science experiments, crafts, games, and more!
Drop-in. Family program.
Saturday, May 4th from 2:30-3:30 pm.
Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining
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.
Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
10:15am
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Let's have fun at the library with books, crafts & activities. Bilingual programs. Ages 6-12. Drop-in Program.
Plaisir à la bibliothèque avec des livres, des bricolages et de activités. Programmes bilingue. Pour les 6 à 12 ans. Portes ouvertes.
Saturdays May 11 & 25, June 8.
Les samedis 11,25 mai et 8 juin.
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