Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
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Mondays, May 13, 2024 - Jun 17, 2024
9:30am
30 minutes5 sessions remaining
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Thursdays, May 16, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
3:30pm
90 minutes5 sessions remaining
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Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3:30PM to 5PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either:
- art
- science
- games, or
- puzzle challenges
Ages 3+ (with adult supervision)
Rejoignez-nous au Rockcliffe Park tous les jeudis de 15h30 à 17h pour une activité autonome différente - l'art, la science, les jeux ou les énigmes.
3 ans+ (avec un adulte)
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Tuesday May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm
60 minutesJoin us as we kickoff the 2023-2024 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park. For the first meeting our book is "Children of the Fox" by Kevin Sands.
Click here to place a hold for Children of the Fox for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.
This bookclub is for kids ages 9-12 and will be in English. Registration is required as space is limited.
For our first meeting on 26 Sept at 4:00PM, bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read. We will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.
We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 4-5PM on these dates: You can click the link on the book titles below to place a hold.
26 Sept, 2023
24 Oct, 2023
28 Nov, 2023
19 Dec, 2023
23 Jan, 2024 : The School of Good and Evil - book 1
20 Feb, 2024 : The Land of Stories - The Wishing Spell - book 1
26 Mar, 2024 : Keeper of Lost Cities - book 1
23 April, 2024: The Revenge of Magic - book 1
21 May, 2024 :The Blackthorn Key - book 1
June date to be determined
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Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 1:30pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Join the staff at the Rockcliffe Park Branch for a cuppa, a cookie and book talk.
֎ Hear 6-8 book suggestions and what we liked about these books ֎
֎ On display, will be a curated list of books that you can check out ֎
֎ See an engaging short author video ֎
It's a cozy event all about books while enjoying a hot tea or coffee.
Adult, English, Drop-in
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Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 1:30pm
120 minutesJoin us at Rockcliffe Park for a new program and unique opportunity to experience George Orwell's classic book "Animal Farm".
In a group setting moderated by playwright and teacher Maeve Damico, participants will select one of 16 characters from Animal Farm. Together the group will read their lines to experience the story in a new way. The script will be sent in advance after registration.
This is not about acting or public speaking. In fact, no experience or rehearsals are necessary. It is a 2 hour event, including a break.
Adult. English. Registration is required as there is limited space.
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. This group meets every first Tuesday of the month from September 2023 to June 2024.
Here is the list of books that will be discussed at each month's meeting. Click each book titles below to place a hold.
5 September, 2023: Seven Fallen Feathers by Tania Talaga
3 October, 2023: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
7 November, 2023: Jennie's Boy: A Newfoundland Childhood by Wayne Johnston
5 December, 2023: Women Talking by Miriam Toews
2 January, 2024: Red Notice by Bill Browder
6 February, 2024: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami
5 March, 2024: A Spy Among Friends by Ben MacIntyre
2 April, 2024: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
7 May, 2024: Hamnet and Judith by Maggie O’Farrell
4 June, 2024: State of Terror by Hillary Rodham Clinton
This is a drop in program. All are welcome. No registration required.