Join us for conversation and laughter as we play games, share stories, and connect with each other in a relaxed atmosphere.
Various activities will be provided.
Drop-in.
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, Apr 24, 2024 - May 01, 2024
10:00am
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Join us for conversation and laughter as we play games, share stories, and connect with each other in a relaxed atmosphere.
Various activities will be provided.
Drop-in.
Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - May 29, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.
Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - May 29, 2024
11:00am
30 minutes
6 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.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 2:00pm
45 minutes
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, Apr 24, 2024 - May 08, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult per session.
Volunteers will help older adults with basic use of devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some subjects that can be addressed include internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.
Register in-branch at the 2nd floor hub.
Wednesdays, Apr 24, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
6:30pm
120 minutes
10 sessions remaining
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - May 30, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Thursdays, Apr 25, 2024 - May 30, 2024
11:15am
30 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 5:30pm
180 minutes
Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
The Ruth E. Dickinson branch will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.
Before arriving at the free tax clinics, you must verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria and ensure to bring the appropriate documentation with you. Our volunteers will not process self-employment or business taxes.
Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered.
Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.
Come get excited about STEM with us.
For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.
A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.