Join us for conversation and laughter as we play games, share stories, and connect with each other in a relaxed atmosphere.
Various activities will be provided.
Drop-in.
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.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Aug 07, 2024
10:00am
60 minutes8 sessions remaining
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - May 29, 2024
10:30am
30 minutes5 sessions remaining
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Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - May 29, 2024
11:00am
30 minutes5 sessions remaining
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Joignez-nous après notre Contes en famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.
Join us following our French Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.
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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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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - May 08, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
Teams of two teen volunteers will share their technology knowledge with one older adult per session.
Volunteers will help older adults with basic use of devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some subjects that can be addressed include internet applications like browsers, email, calendars, social media, games, and file and photo management, such as Google Suite, OneDrive, and iCloud.
Register in-branch at the 2nd floor hub.
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Wednesdays, May 01, 2024 - Jun 26, 2024
6:30pm
120 minutes9 sessions remaining
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Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
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Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - May 30, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes5 sessions remaining
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Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
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Thursdays, May 02, 2024 - May 30, 2024
11:15am
30 minutes5 sessions remaining
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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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Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - May 25, 2024
10:00am
120 minutes4 sessions remaining
Interested 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 04, 2024 at 10:00am
120 minutesDrop-in program
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May the 4th Be With You...
As we inspire learning, spark curiosity and connect people in this fun, free morning of information and demonstrations showcasing robotics design innovation from our own community.
Learn about advances in robotics, smart mobility, and other next-gen technology from researchers, industry specialists, and local students. Check out STEM resources offered at the Library, and see OPL’s very own electric powered BiblioBike.
In collaboration with Area X.O operated by Invest Ottawa, InDro Robotics, Algonquin College Robotics and Automation Program, and the Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School VEX Robotics Club.
Pour la journée Star Wars, le 4 mai, nous voulons vous inspirer à apprendre, piquer votre curiosité et favoriser les échanges en présentant des innovations robotiques conçues ici à Ottawa.
Joignez-vous à la succursale Ruth-E.-Dickinson de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa, à Zone X.O (exploitée par Investir Ottawa), à InDro Robotics, au programme de génie et d’automatisation du Collège Algonquin et à des clubs de robotique par Longfields-Davidson Heights S.S pour une activité portes ouvertes amusante, gratuite et informative.
