In honour of Shiverfest, we're having a seek and find at the Manotick library branch!
Drop in during branch opening hours and find the snowmen and snowflakes hidden throughout the library to discover special letters. Unscramble the letters to make a word!
Drop-in, self-directed activity.
Join us for stories, storybook reading, rhymes and songs (early literacy basics). All children need to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Join us at stay & play after Storytime with your child(ren) and mix with other parents or caregivers. Let's explore something new each week, from balance games and activities, to building things, sensory development, musical games to tunnel and maze fun!
Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon. This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (except September this year) See link below for this year's selections:
September 7: Yellow Wife, by Sadeqa Johnson
October 12: Thomas King, author
November 9: Beneath A Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan
December 7: Still Life by Sarah Winman
Join us for stories, rhymes, interactive songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program.
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Participants transform a discarded book into a work of art. All materials will be provided.
Join us at our new yarn club!
Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.
Drop-in program.
Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.
Join us the third Tuesday of the month for a fun and relaxing session of adult coloring. An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!
All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Let it snow! Come out and stay outside for winter fun. We will explore art in the snow, build with snow, make seed bombs for the birds, and play some outdoor winter games. If it gets too cold, the event will go inside - otherwise, bundle up for snowy fun!
Registration recommended.
Ages 4 to10, please register for this event. Don't forget to bring a parent or caregiver with you.
We're celebrating the annual Paper Bag Princess Day! Dress up as your favourite character, prince or princess, knight or dragon! We will celebrate with a book reading and re-telling of the story (be ready to show us your acting skills!) and a story related craft. Lots of interactive fun!