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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.

  • Bedtime Math

    Thursdays, Jan 11, 2024 - Feb 08, 2024
    6:00pm
    45 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    An evening family storytime program that encourages mathematical thinking through playful learning and hands-on activites.

    Engage, Encourage and Grow Together.

    For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.

  • Sensory Storytime, Mothercraft Ottawa

    Saturdays, Jan 13, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    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.

  • Spark: A STEM Storytime

    Tuesdays, Jan 16, 2024 - Feb 20, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    A fun program of discovery for preschoolers and their adult co-learner.

    Explore elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on inquiry-based activities and story. For ages 3-4. 

  • Night Owls Book Club

    Thursdays, Jan 18, 2024 - Feb 15, 2024
    6:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    New to independent reading?

    Join our family book club and discover great reading suggestions to get you started and keep you going. 

    We will share favorites, listen to read-alouds and participate in book-related art activities.

    For kids ages 6-8 and their adult reading partner.

  • Dickinson Discovery Club, Let's Talk Science

    Thursday Jan 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.

    Come get excited about STEM with us.

    For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.

    A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.

  • Family Literacy Day 2024

    Saturday Jan 27, 2024 at 10:30am
    45 minutes

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 with Honorary Chair Barbara Reid (virtual presenter)!

    Barbara will be doing a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. She will share unique techniques you can use to make different things. The event is pre-recorded and will be viewed in branch as we follow along to create our own works of art using clay.

    This event is ideal for families with children age 6 to 12. 

    This program is presented in English.

  • Happy Cat: Peaceful Playful Crafting

    Friday Feb 02, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    Happy Cat: Peaceful, Playful Crafting

    For those looking for a quiet creative outlet to unleash their imaginations.

    Welcoming creators ages 6-9.

    All materials provided.

  • Dickinson Discovery Club, Let's Talk Science

    Thursday Feb 29, 2024 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.

    Come get excited about STEM with us.

    For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.

    A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.

  • Happy Cat: Peaceful Playful Crafting

    Friday Mar 01, 2024 at 3:30pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    Happy Cat: Peaceful, Playful Crafting

    For those looking for a quiet creative outlet to unleash their imaginations.

    Welcoming creators ages 6-9.

    All materials provided.

  • Bedtime Math

    Thursday Mar 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
    45 minutes

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    An evening family storytime program that encourages mathematical thinking through playful learning and hands-on activites.

    Engage, Encourage and Grow Together.

    For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.