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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.

  • Saturdays, Oct 05, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
    10:00am
    90 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. **Note : on the last Saturday of the month, Play Day is replaced with Saturday Stuffed Animal Storytime until 10:45am, after which we do take the toys out to play as usual.

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    Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage, et plus encore! **Notez bien : le dernier samedi de chaque mois, 'On joue' est remplacé par une heure du conte en anglais jusqu'à environ 10:45am, après quoi nous sortons les jouets jusqu'à 11h30 comme à l'habitude.

  • Movie clapboard with film around it

    Saturdays, Oct 05, 2024 - Dec 07, 2024
    2:00pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Don your best costume and come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector!​ Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chair! ​Movie starts at 2pm​

    *Note: Available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.​

    Oct 5 – Princess Costume: Tangled (PG)​

    Nov 2 – Superhero Costume: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)​

    Dec 7 – Animal Costume: Zootopia (G)​

  • Adult reading to a group of children

    Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
    10:15am
    30 minutes

    16 sessions remaining

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

    PLEASE NOTE : THIS PROGRAM IS ON BREAK BETWEEN AUGUST 22 AND SEPTEMBER 6.

  • Adult playing board game with children

    Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    1:00pm
    150 minutes

    8 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!

  • Children working together at a table.

    Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Dec 02, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Come get excited about STEM with us! 

    Every two weeks during our regular Monday Homeschool Happenings program, there will be science experiments suitable for children ages 6-12 years and their adult co-learner. 

    This program is in partnership with the Let's Talk Science with UOttawa and Carleton U.

    Oct 7 and Dec 2nd.

  • Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Dec 02, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Join author Michael F. Stewart for an evening of shared writing, support, and constructive criticism from peers. No experience necessary, all forms of writing welcome.

  • Welcome to the Parents Circle Book Club

    Mondays, Oct 07, 2024 - Apr 07, 2025
    7:00pm
    60 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Welcome to the Parents Circle Book Club. 

    A book club for busy moms (inclusive of all caregivers who play a mom like role in a child's life) who would like a chance to connect over a good book and have conversation with other parents. 

    October 7, 2024 - Everything I Never Told You

    November 4, 2024 - The Push

    February 3, 2025 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

    March 10, 2025 - Kukum

    April 7, 2024 - An American Marraige: A Novel

  • Adult reading a book to baby

    Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
    2:30pm
    30 minutes

    9 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.

    **Note: No program on Oct 29.

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    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.

    **Remarque : pas de programme le 29 octobre.

  • Tuesdays, Oct 08, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:45pm
    90 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. 

    Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada. 

  • Wednesdays, Oct 09, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    12:00pm
    120 minutes

    11 sessions remaining

    Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch.  Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

    Apportez votre tricot ou votre crochet et rencontrez d'autres passionnés à la succursale Sunnyside.  Les tricoteurs de tous niveaux sont les bienvenus.