Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
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Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - May 30, 2024
11:15am
30 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!
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Friday May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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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+
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:00am
120 minutesInterested in playing D&D? Then join us on for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. For ages 13-17. Spaces limited. Note: there is no program on March 30th.
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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.