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Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutes
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.
Monday Jun 17, 2024 at 7:45pm
60 minutes
Come draw, paint or sketch using different art mediums. You are free to work on your own projects or create a new one. Note that this is not an art lesson but rather an opportunity to try out different art material while meeting other teens who enjoy art. Books and videos will be available to provide ideas and inspiration. You can register for 1, 2 or all 4 sessions For ages 13-17.
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Venez dessiner ou peindre en utilisant différents médiums artistiques. Vous êtes libre de travailler sur vos propres projets ou d'en créer un nouveau. Ce n'est pas une leçon d'art, mais plutôt une occasion de tester différents matériels artistiques en rencontrant d'autres adolescents qui apprécient l'art. Des livres et des vidéos seront disponibles pour fournir des idées et de l'inspiration. Vous pouvez vous inscrire à 1, 2 ou aux 4 sessions. Pour les 13 à 17 ans.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 10:00am
90 minutes
Club de lecture RD
La succursale Ruth E. Dickinson invite les francophones et francophiles de Barrhaven à se joindre au nouveau Club de lecture RD. Participez à nos rencontres sociales et discutez de livres de langue française. Profitez aussi de présentations de nouvelles oeuvres, auteurs et des services disponibles aux lecteurs francophones et francophiles de la BPO.
Les 3e mardis du mois de 10 h à 11 h.
le 23 avril – Le malaimant par Michèle Vinet
le 21 mai – La jeune fille à la tresse par Françoise de Luca
le 18 juin – La petite lumière par Grégory Panaccione
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 12:00pm
180 minutes
Stop by our Social Services table and chat with staff from the South Nepean Satellite Community Health Centre (May 21st) and Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre (June 18th). Learn about the various services offered by the health/resource centres and ask your questions about resources for free community programs, mental and physical health, parenting, housing, employment and more!
Thursday Jun 20, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
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.
Saturday Jun 29, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutes
Participants of all ages will learn the story behind one of history's oldest toys, the corn husk doll. They will learn the importance of community through these dolls. After talking about the traditional story students will be able to make their own corn husk doll.
Tuesdays, Jul 02, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes
25 sessions remaining
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.
Related link
Parenting in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health
Wednesdays, Jul 03, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024
12:00pm
120 minutes
8 sessions remaining
Silent Reading Café
Join other readers in a cool and calm atmosphere perfect for reading peacefully. Bring your lunch to our Silent Reading Café on the 2nd floor.
Drop-in
Wednesdays
July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
August 14th and 21st
12 pm - 2 pm
August 7th
12 pm - 1 pm
Café des lecteurs
Joignez-vous aux lecteurs de la communauté cet été. Installez-vous dans une atmosphère calme et sereine afin de profiter d'une heure de dîner sur mesure pour les bibliophiles.
Les mercredis
Juillet: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Août: 14, 21
Midi à 14 hrs
Août: 7
Midi à 13 hrs
Friday Jul 05, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutes
LEGO Party Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Family program.
Fête en blocs Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes. Programme familial.
Saturdays, Jul 06, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024
10:30am
90 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Drop-in program. Family program.