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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.

  • Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    10:35am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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

                                                                                   April 29             May 20 CLOSED

                                                                                    May 6                May 27 

                                                                                    May 13              June 3

  • Adult playing board game with children

    Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    1:00pm
    150 minutes

    2 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!

  • Monday May 27, 2024 at 5:30pm
    90 minutes

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

  • Starry night storytime

    Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    6:30pm
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us! Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.Drop-in program

  • Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 5:30pm
    90 minutes

    Come and join us for the evening of learning how to crochet amigurumi Cupcake.

    All material provided. Basic experience needed.

    Registration only.

  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:00am
    180 minutes

    Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and connections across generations for Intergenerational Day in Canada!

    There will be activities, games, music, and cake will be served!

    • Bilingual Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m.

    Venez en grand nombre célébrer la Journée intergénérationnelle au Canada à la bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa!

    Il y aura des activités, des jeux, de la musique, et du gâteaux sera servi!

    • Contes en famille bilingue à 10 h 30
  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:15am
    30 minutes

    On the first Saturday of the month starting in February 2024, wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!  

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.

  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play" for those who would like to linger and socialize. Drop-in program. One Saturday a month. 

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Cela sera suivi de stations de jeux pour ceux qui veulent rester socialiser après le programme pour un 30 minutes additionnel. Portes ouvertes. Un samedi par mois.

  • Cartoon kids and adults on carpet with books

    Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:30am
    30 minutes

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

    To celebrate Intergenerational Day in Canada, we encourage families of all ages to attend this storytime - kids, parents, grand-parents, and even great-grandparents! All are welcome.

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. 

    Pour célébrer la Journée intergénérationnelle au Canada, nous encourageons les familles de tous âges à assister à cette heure du conte - enfants, parents, grands-parents et même arrière-grands-parents ! Tous sont les bienvenus.

  • A drawing of a family and dog reading a book together. Un dessin d'une famille et un chien qui lisent un livre ensemble.

    Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    The dogs are back!

    Therapeutic Paws of Canada is returning to visit – no registration required but space is limited.

    Les chiens sont de retour!

    Therapeutic Paws of Canada revient pour une deuxième visite – aucune inscription requise mais les places sont limitées.