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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.

  • Saturdays, May 18, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

  • Man reading to children and woman

    Saturday May 18, 2024 at 10:30am
    30 minutes

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, for children of all ages! | Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires, des chansons et des comptines, pour les enfants de tous âges!

  • Arabic storytime

    Saturday May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm
    45 minutes

    إنضمّوا إلينا لسماع أجمل القصص والأغاني باللّغة العربية للأطفال الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين صفر و ٦ سنوات برفقة أولياء أمورهم. (التسجيل غير مطلوب)

    (أيّام السبت الساعة ٣ عصراً: ٢٤ شباط - ٢٣ آذار - ٢٠ نيسان - ١٨ أيار (٤٥ دقيقة

    Join us for Arabic Stories, rhymes and songs for children, ages 0 to 6 years, and their parents or caregivers. 

    Saturdays at 3:00 pm: 24 February, 23 March, 20 April, 18 May (Registration not required).

    Contes, comptines, et chansons en Arabe pour les enfants de 0 à 6 ans accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.

    Les samedis à 15h: 24 février, 23 mars, 20 avril, 18 mai (Portes ouvertes).

  • Two children sit on grass, reading together near two planters growing flowers and vegetables.

    Sunday May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration recommended. Please only register as many spots as there will be children attending. 

    The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. During the last half hour, we will explore activities like planting our own “magic” beans! Come dressed for a messy craft.

  • Pile of books with children reading, yellow background

    Fridays, May 24, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
    11:00am
    45 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    This Spring, the Ottawa Public Library is offering free drop-in Storytime programs at the Hunt Club-Riverside Community Centre on the second Friday of every month. Come and join us for some fun stories, songs, rhymes and dancing! The Friday Storytimes will begin at 11am, and will run for 45 minutes. 

    Ce printemps, un vendredi sur deux, la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa offrira l’Heure du conte en famille bilingue au Centre communautaire Hunt Club Riverside. Ces programmes commençeront à 11h, et dureront 45 minutes. Joignez-vous à nous pour des histoires, chansons, comptines et danses amusantes pour toute la famille!

  • Man reading to children and woman

    Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
    30 minutes

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.  Drop-in program.

  • Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
    45 minutes

    Stories about flowers and gardening for the whole family.  Plant a seed and take it home to watch it grow!

    Drop-in family storytime.

  • Cartoon kids and adults on carpet with books

    Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:30am
    30 minutes

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

    To celebrate Intergenerational Day in Canada, we encourage families of all ages to attend this storytime - kids, parents, grand-parents, and even great-grandparents! All are welcome.

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. 

    Pour célébrer la Journée intergénérationnelle au Canada, nous encourageons les familles de tous âges à assister à cette heure du conte - enfants, parents, grands-parents et même arrière-grands-parents ! Tous sont les bienvenus.

  • Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 10:15am
    30 minutes

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

  • Saturday Jun 08, 2024 at 10:30am
    30 minutes

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

    ***CANCEL *** Saturday April 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. ***CANCEL ***

    Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

    Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m.

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. 

    ***ANNULER*** Le samedi 13 avril 2024 à 10 h 30 ***ANNULER***

    Le samedi 11 mai 2024 à 10 h 30

    Le samedi 8 juin 2024 à 10 h 30