Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
11:00am
60 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Join us after Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in.
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Wednesday May 01, 2024 at 1:30pm
minutesWhat if Earth had a beating heart that powered everything on the planet? In a way, the Global Ocean is like Earth’s heart.
Using this powerful premise and the principles of ocean literacy, award-winning author Rochelle Strauss builds students’ understanding of the global ocean’s influence on us, and our influence on the ocean.
Through this dynamic, engaging and interactive presentation, students will dive into the global ocean to discover that while Earth is home to five distinct oceans, these oceans are actually connected to form one global ocean and this one ocean sustains all life on Earth. The presentation will highlight the important roles the global ocean plays in supporting all life on Earth, such as regulating Earth’s climate, controlling weather, providing habitat, and as a source of food for many animals on the planet (including people).
But the global ocean is in trouble, with many human activities having a huge impact on the global ocean. Students will explore how pollution, overfishing, acidification, habitat destruction, warming water and rising sea levels are all affecting the health of the global ocean.
Through stories called Ripples of Change, Rochelle will share that the news isn’t all bad. By showcasing leading ocean conservation initiatives and other good news stories from around the world, Rochelle will demonstrate the actions people and organizations are taking to protect the global ocean.
The final, and perhaps most impactful and dramatic moment of the presentation comes with an interactive activity that engages the full audience and which clearly demonstrates to each student the power of just one person to make a change. This activity leaves students feeling empowered and inspired. It will also build their capacity for making informed and responsible decisions when it comes to protecting the Earth’s global ocean.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere!
Sept-June.
1st Wednesday of the month.
September 2023 - June 2024 Selections
SEPT 6
The Splendid and The Vile - Erik LarsonOCT 4
Rules of Civility - Amor TowlesNOV 1
The Company We Keep - Frances ItaniDEC 6
The Island of Missing Trees - Elif ShafakJan 3
Fight Night - Miriam ToewsFEB 7
The Lincoln Highway - Amor TowlesMARCH 6
The Island of Sea Women - Lisa SeeAPRIL 3
Permanent Astonishment - Tomson HighwayMAY 1
The Searcher - Tana FrenchJUNE 5
The Girl in His Shadow - Audrey Blake -
Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - May 22, 2024
2:00pm
45 minutes4 sessions remaining
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2024, and their adult co-learner.
Stories and child-centered learning stations with a focus on the foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming, and retelling.
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Wednesday May 01, 2024 at 3:30pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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Will is the third generation of the Stronghold family to attend the esteemed and celebrated Sky High. This elite high school is entrusted with the responsibility of molding today's power-gifted students into tomorrow's superheroes. The only problem... Will is starting his freshman year without any super powers of his own.
Snacks will be provided.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
6:30pm
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Wouldn't it be great to have a book club where you could just enjoy books—without any homework? At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading, just reading in companionable silence!
Each Silent Book Club will start with a short intro, where everyone gets to share what they are reading. Then there's silent reading hour! No pressure, no homework questions, just quiet social time with other people who love to read.
Drop-in program.
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Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes6 sessions remaining
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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
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Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - May 30, 2024
10:30am
60 minutes5 sessions remaining
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Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. Program for all ages with a parent or caregiver.
The first 30 minutes will be focused on literacy activities. Following the storytime program, you are welcome to stay and socialize with other families, as well as play with the learning toys.
Drop in. Family.
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Thursday May 02, 2024 at 11:00am
90 minutesPresented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), End of Life Options (including MAiD) is a workshop to educate people about the options available to mitigate or end suffering at life's end, including palliative care, treatment options, and Medical Assistance In Dying (MAiD). Workshop includes the current legislation on MAiD, the process for applying in Ontario and explanation of the experience by a loved one.