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  • Lego Party

    Saturdays, Oct 19, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    10 sessions remaining

    Create and build with Lego®!

    Drop-in Family Program.

  • Arabic storytime

    Saturdays, Oct 19, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024
    3:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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

     (٦٠ دقيقة) أيّام السبت الساعة ٣ عصراً

    ٢١ سبتمبر(أيلول) - ١٩ أكتوبر(تشرين الأول) - ١٦  نوفمبر (تشرين الثاني) 

    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 (60 min)​. Registration not required.

    September 21, October 19, November 16

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

    Les samedis à 15h (60 min)​. Portes ouvertes.

    21 septembre, 19 octobre, 16 novembre

  • Monday Oct 21, 2024 at 10:00am
    30 minutes

    Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.

  • Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

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

  • Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

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

  • Mondat Family Storytime

    Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

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

    Please Note: No program Sept 30, Oct 14 , Oct 28 & Nov 11

  • Adult playing board game with children

    Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    1:00pm
    150 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    A weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO® bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!

    NOTE : during March Break, this room will be open to all! A structured activity is likely to be planned. Stay tuned.

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    Une belle sortie hebdomadaire pour les  familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO® et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!

    À noter : durant la semaine de relâche de mars, cette salle sera ouverte à tous! Il est possible qu'une activité avec animation soit planifiée. À suivre!

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

    Mondays September 9, September 23, October 7, October 21, November 4 and November 18 

    Venez jouer ou créer ou lire! Pour les enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.  

    Les lundis 9 septembre, 23 septembre, 7 octobre, 21 octobre, 4 novembre et 18 novembre 

  • Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
    4:30pm
    120 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    For Ages 10-18.  Drop-in on Mondays between 4:30 and 6:30 pm for Youth Scrabble - an incredibly exciting activity that provides a challenging and stimulating experience for players. The game requires players to use their vocabulary, strategy, and critical thinking skills to create and place words on the board while competing against others. Whether you're an experienced player or a beginner, the fast-paced and competitive nature of the game is sure to keep you engaged and focused. Additionally, the social aspect of Club Scrabble is not to be underestimated, as players can meet new people, share their love of the game, and have fun together. Overall, Youth Scrabble is an exhilarating and satisfying pastime that offers mental stimulation, social interaction, and a lot of excitement.  Registration is optional.  Drop-ins are welcome.  

    This program is led by Heidi Robertson, Director of the Ottawa Scrabble Club

  • Mondays, Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    5:00pm
    60 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Play and learn about chess.  For 6+ years old.

    Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus.