A fun program of discovery for preschoolers and their adult co-learner.
Explore elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on inquiry-based activities and story. For ages 3-4.
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.
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Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
10:30am
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Tuesday Dec 05, 2023 at 6:30pm
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Have you started reading on your own? Looking for the next best early reader or beginner chapter book? Come join the Night Lights Book Club. We will listen to stories, share our favourites and participate in book-related activities. Registration required. For 6 to 8 year olds.
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 4:00pm
60 minutesAges 8 to 13 years old. Pop-up cards are fun for any occasion.
Sign up and learn how to design and make your own pop-up cards!
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 6:00pm
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
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.
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:30pm
60 minutesJoin us as we explore a dungeon and fight fearsome monsters! This easy roleplaying system is perfect for complete beginners who are curious about roleplaying games. Ages 7-13.
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:30pm
60 minutesThis club will start meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting in October! Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12.
November 9th Meeting:
Scurry by Mac Smith
Dog Knight by Jeremy WhitleyDecember 14th Meeting:
Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson
Registration required (up to 10 participants).
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Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Spend your Saturday investigating the world of S.T.E.A.M.
This session we will look at electricity through and introduction to Little Bits and creation of a battery operated machine.
Ages 8-12
Registration required
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Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Let your creativity flow with Pop-up Painters. Transform a blank canvas into a majestic snowy trees painting! Guided tutorial and supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Ages 8 and up.
This program is made possible with support from Friends of the Ottawa Public Library.
Paint me a Picture workshop is part of Emerald Plaza’s Holiday Open House. Throughout the day enjoy light refreshments, make holiday gift supplies at our crafting table, and play Chocolate Bar Bingo in the afternoon.
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Tuesdays, Dec 19, 2023 - May 21, 2024
3:30pm
45 minutes6 sessions remaining
Join us as we kickoff the 2023-2024 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park. For the first meeting our book is "Children of the Fox" by Kevin Sands.
Click here to place a hold for Children of the Fox for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.
This bookclub is for kids ages 9-12 and will be in English. Registration is required as space is limited.
For our first meeting on 26 Sept at 3:30PM, bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read. We will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.
We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 3:30-4:15PM on these dates:
26 Sept, 2023
24 Oct, 2023
28 Nov, 2023
19 Dec, 2023
23 Jan, 2024
20 Feb, 2024
26 Mar, 2024
23 April, 2024
21 May, 2024
June date to be determined
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Thursday Dec 21, 2023 at 6:00pm
60 minutesNew to independent reading?
Join our family book club and discover great reading suggestions to get you started and keep you going.
We will share favorites, listen to read-alouds and participate in book-related art activities.
For kids ages 6-8 and their adult reading partner.