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  • Free Comic Book Day AND Star Wars Day Celebration

    Main

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 10:30am
    150 minutes

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    This year, May the 4th is both Free Comic Book Day AND Star Wars Day! Stupendous!!

    While comic books are always free at the library (as long as you return them, of course) we also want to celebrate this occasion. So join us this morning at the library for some geeky (and family friendly) arts and crafts:

    • Super hero themed face painting (10:30 am to noon)
    • Star Wars themed colouring and crafts (10:30 to 1PM)
    • Make your own button with comic book art (10:30 to 1PM)

    Bonus points for anyone who shows up in costume or cosplay!!

  • May The 4th Be With You

    Richmond

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 11:00am
    120 minutes

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    These are the activities you are looking for.....at Richmond branch.  Let out your inner Droid, Stormtrooper, Wookie, etc and get creative!  Join us in celebrating Star Wars day the Jedi way!

    Saturday, May 4th, 2024 @ 11-1pm

    Richmond branch, OPL
  • colourful comic book explosion

    Free Comic Book Day - Movie Afternoon

    Main

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:00pm
    240 minutes

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    Continue the Free Comic Book Day celebration with a comic book movie double feature!! (Bonus points for those who show up in costume or cosplay and pose for a picture in front of our green screen!)

    • Big Hero 6 (1PM to 2:45PM)
    • Intermission: cosplay picture time! (2:45PM to 3PM)
    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (3PM to 4:40PM)

    Big Hero 6 movie poster        Mutant Mayhem - movie poster

  • Star Wars Day!

    Manotick

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
    60 minutes

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    Ages 6 - 12 years old (we will have crafts for younger siblings too).

    Learn to speak Wookie (or Wookie sounds): make your own loyal Droid Cubecraft; test a saber in dual circle; complete a scavenger hunt; learn the planets in the Star Wars universe; fly your plane through the death star and knock down some Stormtroopers. For the younger ones: make a Chewbacca puppet and a yoda or lei bun headband. Origami Yoda awaits you! (yes, we have to say it: May the 4th be with you!). 

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  • Sensory Storytime, Mothercraft Ottawa

    Sensory Storytime

    Ruth E. Dickinson

    Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024
    2:00pm
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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    Our storytime welcomes and respects the needs of children aged 0-6 years living with developmental disabilities and/or Autism, who may face barriers related to sensory experiences, show signs of, or are at risk for a developmental delay.

    A family member must be present for the entirety of the event.

    Offered in partnership with Mothercraft Ottawa.
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Movie Matinée: The Force Awakens

    Beaverbrook

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:00pm
    135 minutes

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    Celebrate "May the 4th Be With You" with a screening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.

    Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his young allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order. 

    Rated PG.

  • Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You

    Centennial

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

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    Let out your inner Droid, Stormtrooper, Wookie, etc and have a blast! 

    Join us in celebrating Star Wars Day, the Jedi way!

    In a galaxy far, far away, we will explore science experiments, crafts, games, and more!

    Drop-in. Family program.

    Saturday, May 4th from 2:30-3:30 pm. 

  • Family Storytime Session 3

    Greenboro

    Mondays, May 06, 2024 - May 27, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

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

  • Family Game Night

    Beaverbrook

    Mondays, May 06, 2024 - May 27, 2024
    5:30pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

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    Come enjoy a night of fun at the library. Play a new board game or bring your own to play with a friend.

  • End of Life Options (including MAiD) Workshop by Dying With Dignity Canada

    Stittsville

    Tuesday May 07, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

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    Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is a workshop to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including palliative care, treatment options, and Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD). Workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.

    Registration is required as space is limited.