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+
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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Friday May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
30 minutesDrop-in program
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Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm
180 minutesDrop-in program
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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.
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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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.
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Monday May 27, 2024 at 10:30am
30 minutesDrop-in program
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Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.
Ages 19 to 35 months.
Drop-in program.
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Monday May 27, 2024 at 11:15am
30 minutesDrop-in program
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Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.
Ages 19 to 35 months.
Drop-in program.
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Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 10, 2024
1:30pm
90 minutes3 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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Baby playgroups are facilitated by Early Childhood Educators with early learning activities for babies and a chance for caregivers to network and share experiences. A partnership between the Early On Family and Child Centre and the Library.
Ages 0-12 months. Drop in Program.
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Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
7:00pm
90 minutes5 sessions remaining
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Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment.
7:00-7:45 pm Beginner Group
7:45-8:30 pm Intermediate Group
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024 at 11:45am
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Spend your lunch hour playing video games, board games, working on homework or hanging out with other teens! Ages 13-18. || Passez votre heure de dîner à jouer à des jeux vidéo, à des jeux de société, à faire vos devoirs ou à passer du temps avec d’autres ados! Pour les 13 à 18 ans.
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Saturdays, Jun 08, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024
10:00am
120 minutes7 sessions remaining
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Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?
Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.
Cherchez-vous à entrer sur le marché du travail et ne savez pas par où commencer?
Profitez de l'appui 1 à 1 d'un des conseillers en matière d'emploi du Centre de santé communautaire Pinecrest-Queensway.