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  • Mario
    Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in. 

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?

    Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm. 

    Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.

    Ages 7+

    Êtes-vous intéressés par le jeu d’échecs?

    Venez nous joindre tous les mardis de 15h30 à 17h.

    Venez pratiquer vos habiletés dans cet environnement relaxe. Tous les niveaux de participants sont bienvenus.

    7ans et +

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until May 13, 2025)

    Alta Vista is happy to welcome all children ages 8-12 for our Tuesday night reading circle from 4-5 pm. During our hour long read-a-loud circle we will take turns reading, sharing thoughts and opinions, and defining new vocabulary.

    Join us and help us all improve together!

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 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

  • Homework Help Web Banner
    Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.

    Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.

    Online resources / Ressources en ligne

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 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   ​

  • Teen crafternoon banner, with paint splats and scattered arts and crafts material
    Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until May 09, 2025)

    Let's celebrate spring! Join us for botanical-themed crafts. All materials are included! Try one of our featured projects:

    • April 22nd: macrame plant hanger
    • Mai 9th: origami tulips

    For teens and tweens of all abilities. Drop-in program.
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    Célébrons le printemps! Joignez-vous à nous pour du bricolage à thématique botanique. Tous les matériels sont inclus! Essayez l'un de nos projets vedette :

    • 22 avril : panier à plantes en macramé
    • 9 mai : tulipes en origami

    Pour ados et pré-ados de tous les niveaux. Activité portes-ouvertes.

  • A keyboard with letters spelling Pen & Paper Writers' Workshop
    Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2025)

    Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.  "Pen and Paper" is just a name.  Bring any medium you want. 

  • Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Practice your French conversation skills in a low- pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. ​
     

    No program on Tuesday, March 11. 

  • English Conversation Group
    Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.