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  • Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 31, 2025)

    Create and build with Lego®!

    Drop-in Family Program.

  • Adult playing board game with children
    Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 02, 2025)

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

    Last 2024 date : Dec 9.

    2025 :

    • Jan 13, 20, 27
    • Feb 3, 10, 24 *NOTE : library is closed on Feb 17 (Family Day)
    • March : 10 (March Break week ), March 24, 31
    • Apr : 7, 14, 28 **NOTE library closed on April 21 (Easter Monday)
    • May : 5, 12.
    • June 2

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    Une belle sortie 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!

    Dernière date en 2024 : 9 décembre.

    Dates de 2025 :

    • Jan : 13, 20, 27
    • Fév : 3, 10, 24 *NOTEZ BIEN : la biblio est fermée le 17 février (Jour de la famille)
    • Mars : 10 (Congé de mars), 24 mars, 31 mars
    • Avril : 7, 14, 28 **NOTEZ BIEN : la biblio est fermée le 21 avril (Lundi de Pâques)
    • Mai : 5, 12.
    • Juin 2
  • Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 28, 2025)

    Join us for a program that features:

    dimmed lighting

    sensory toys

    a smaller number of participants

    an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

    During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

    This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay

  • markers, scissors, glue / des feutres, des ciseaux, du col
    Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 14, 2025)

    Join us for an afternoon of board games, LEGO, cards & fun ​for home-schooled children and their families! ​

    ​Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi de jeux de société, de LEGO, de cartes et de plaisir destiné aux enfants instruits à la maison ​et leurs familles! 

  • Sensory Storytime
    Thursday May 1, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 05, 2025)

    Join us for a program that features:

    • dimmed lighting
    • sensory toys
    • a smaller number of participants
    • an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

    During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

    This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay

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    Soyez des nôtres pour cette activité où :

    • la lumière est tamisée;
    • des jouets sensoriels sont offerts;
    • les places sont limitées;
    • il y aura une période du cercle adaptée avec des histoires, des comptines et des chansons.

    Il y aura des moments de jeu libre et l’occasion d’échanger avec d’autres familles. La période du cercle a lieu dans les 20 dernières minutes. Un membre de la famille doit être présent pour toute la durée de l’activité.

    Ce programme offre un environnement accueillant et respecte les besoins des enfants âgés de 18 mois à 6 ans qui sont autistes, ont une déficience intellectuelle, ou présentent des signes de retard du développement.

  • Adult playing board game with children
    Friday May 2, 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 May 2, 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. 

  • Movie clapboard with film around it
    Saturday May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 07, 2025)

    Don your best costume and come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector!​ Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawhttps://biblioottawalibrary.ca/enn chair! ​Movie starts at 2pm​

    *Note: Available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.​

    • Jan 4, 2025 - Despicable Me (PG)
    • Feb 1, 2025 - CANCELLED
    • Mar 1, 2025 : The Garfield Movie (PG)
    • Apr 5, 2025 : Elemental (PG)
    • May 3, 2025 : The Bad Guys (PG)
    • June 7, 2025 : Lightyear (PG)
  • seedlings coming up
    Saturday May 3, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Come plant some seeds at the library! Celebrate the arrival of Spring by starting your very own seedlings (to take home). 

    We will be reading a book, handling seeds and soil, and doing a garden related craft.  

    For ages 4 and up. Families welcome. Registration required. 

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    Venez planter des graines à la bibliothèque ! Célébrez l'arrivée du printemps en faisant pousser vos propres semis (que vous apporterez à la maison). 

    Nous allons lire une histoire ensemble, nous jouerons dans la terre, planterons des graines et ferons un bricolage en lien avec le jardinage.

    Pour les 4 ans et plus. Les familles sont les bienvenues. Inscription requise. 

  • children playing games / enfants jouant à des jeux de société
    Monday May 5, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Venez jouer ou créer ou lire! Pour les enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.  

    Les lundis 24 mars, 7 avril et 5 mai

    Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

    Mondays March 24, April 7 and May 5