Join us at yarn club!
Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.
Drop-in program.
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.
Thursdays, Mar 28, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
11:00am
90 minutes
20 sessions remaining
Join us at yarn club!
Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.
Drop-in program.
Thursdays, Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 18, 2024
11:00am
60 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Meet new friends after babytime! Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, crafts and much more. Drop-in program.
Rencontrez de nouveaux amis après l'heure du conte! Socialisez et jouez avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage et bien plus encore! Portes ouvertes.
Thursdays, Mar 28, 2024 - May 09, 2024
11:00am
30 minutes
7 sessions remaining
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.
Thursdays, Mar 28, 2024 - May 30, 2024
11:15am
30 minutes
10 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024 at 1:30pm
90 minutes
Join Anne Breau, President of Ikebana International Ottawa Centennial Chapter, who will take us through the origins and worldwide practices of Ikebana - the Japanese art of flower arrangement. We will discover the differences between Ikebana and western floral arrangement and what makes it such a compelling art form. The presentation will be followed a hands-on workshop. Materials will be provided.
Adult, English event. Space is limited, registration required.
About Anne
Anne is an artist, teacher, founder and organizer in all things Ikebana.
In 1977, she studied Ikebana under Sensei Mieko Watanabe, at the Art of Ikebana at Sogetsu School Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan. As a member of the Sogetsu Teachers Association, Tokyo, Japan, she holds the Teacher diploma 1st grade, Riji – the highest teacher’s rank of Sogetsu Ikebana.
In 1992, she joined Canadian Museum of Nature and for 18 years headed the Canadian Centre for Biodiversity, Museum’s Research division. She is a Founding member of the Sogetsu Ottawa Branch (1996) and currently Branch Senior Advisor and is the current President of Ikebana International Ottawa Centennial Chapter No. 120
She is the recipient of the Overseas Akane Teshigahara Award from Sogetsu Headmaster for her substantial contribution to Sogetsu-Ikebana (2017). Her work has been shown not only at multiple Ikebana exhibitions in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Tokyo, but was selected as an entry in the book “Masterclass Ikebana”. The publication contains a unique collection of 250 arrangements made by 138 Ikebana artists from around the world. Anne has been giving Ikebana workshops at Rockcliffe Community Centre for the past 20 years.
Thursdays, Mar 28, 2024 - May 30, 2024
2:00pm
30 minutes
9 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024 at 2:00pm
90 minutes
Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared for in the future, at a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. How to prepare an Advance Directive and choose a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are discussed. Materials include worksheets to identify and articulate one's beliefs about end of life care and choices around planning your own health care. Discussion will include how to talk to your loved ones about your health care wishes in the event of illness and unexpected physical events.
Thursdays, Mar 28, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024
2:00pm
30 minutes
10 sessions remaining
Drop-in for Storybook reading, songs, bounces and rhymes too!
Ages newborn to 17/18 months.
Thursdays, Mar 28, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024
2:00pm
60 minutes
23 sessions remaining
Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring.
All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Drop-in.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutes
Drop by after school to play some video games on our PS4 console. We have FIFA, NBA, NHL, Rocket League and lots more! For ages 12-17
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Joignez-vous à nous après l'école pour jouer à des jeux vidéo sur notre console PS4. Nous avons FIFA, NBA, NHL, Rocket League et bien plus encore ! Pour les 12-17 ans.