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, May 22, 2024 - Aug 07, 2024
10:00am
60 minutes
6 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, May 22, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
6:30pm
120 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - May 30, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - May 30, 2024
11:15am
30 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!
All are welcome.
Friday May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutes
Get creative with our Gears, Gears, Gears, Magformers, Keva Planks, Lego, Meccano, K'nex, VEX Robotics and more.
Drop-in between 3:30 and 5:00pm to build, construct, engineer and design with us.
Open to ages 5+
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 1:00pm
180 minutes
Did you start too many seedlings?
Have some extra perennials or houseplants?
Bring them to the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch Spring Plant Swap and take some other plants home!
Weather permitting, we'll be set up outside of the branch near the main entrance.
Please don't forget to clearly label your plants.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutes
Embark on a journey of love and tragedy with the Ottawa Public Library as we present Butterfly Lovers, a captivating Chinese legend performed by the Mengwei Yue Opera Studio. Experience the allure of Yue Opera, as graceful movements and operatic voices bring the tale of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai to life. This special occasion also features an English narrator to guide you through the story, followed by an interactive discussion.
Join us for an hour of unforgettable experience celebrating the magic of storytelling and Chinese heritage during Asian Heritage Month.
Monday May 27, 2024 at 10:30am
30 minutes
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.
Ages 19 to 35 months.
Drop-in program.