A New Year's event for the whole family. Ring in 2025 early (at noon)! Wear you pajamas if you would like and join us for stories, games, activities, and a countdown to the new year! 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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Tuesday Dec 31, 2024 at 11:30amDrop-in program
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Saturday Jan 4, 2025 at 2:30pmDrop-in program
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Join us for some winter crafts. Family program. Drop-in. / Joignez-vous à nous pour des bricolages d'hiver. Pour les familles. Inscription non requise.
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Wednesday Jan 8, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 04, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join us for an evening of crafting fun!
Bring your own craft or art project and hangout with other creatives! Share tips, ideas and projects in a friendly environment.
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Wednesday Jan 8, 2025 at 6:15pm (series runs until Mar 26, 2025)Drop-in program
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Creative Planners are a great way to manage stress, time, productivity, goal tracking. Take a moment to sit down and put your brain to paper in a welcoming & creative environment. Bring your own planner, notebook, or journal of choice; we’ll provide some basic creative planner supplies. No experience required.
L’agenda créatif est un excellent moyen de gérer le stress, le temps, la productivité et les objectifs. Prenez le temps de vous asseoir et planifier dans un environnement accueillant et créatif. Apportez votre propre agenda, carnet de notes ou journal de votre choix ; nous vous fournirons quelques fournitures de base pour créer votre agenda dans la langue de votre choix. Aucune expérience n’est requise.
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Friday Jan 10, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Feb 21, 2025)
Discover how to draw, paint, and print like an artist. In each session, you'll explore various techniques inspired by renowned artists.
January 10: Draw and Paint like Paul Klee
February 21: Draw, Paint, and Print like Andy Warhol
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Friday Jan 10, 2025 at 5:00pmDrop-in program
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Out of Print is a brand-new newsletter that's by teens, for teens, that showcases teen ideas and creativity. Submit creative work such as short stories, poems, art, photos, comics and more!
The first issue of Out of Print will exist in print and digital formats. The newsletter will be available at the Nepean Centrepointe library branch and shared with schools and community organizations in Ottawa.
How to Submit
The submission deadline is January 10, 2025. You must be between 13-18 years old in order to submit.
Submissions of original work can be dropped off in person at the Nepean Centrepointe branch or sent to the Teen Services Librarian via email.
Submissions will be reviewed, compiled, and published by teen volunteers on the Nepean Centrepointe branch's Teen Literary Council.
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Saturday Jan 11, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jan 11, 2025)Welcome some poultry from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum into your library visit! Listen to them cluck and coo, touch their soft feathers and watch them scratch and peck. Through fun educational activities, participants explore the characteristics, needs and lifecycle of these barnyard favourites. Family program for ages 4+.
Registration Required.
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Saturday Jan 11, 2025 at 2:30pmRegistration opens on Monday, January 6, 2025 - 10:00am
Come learn to knit with a knitting spool -- a great tool to make yarn ropes (or i cords) as well as knit tubes. We will have a few different sizes for kids to try. For kids aged 7 to 12.
Venez apprendre comment tricoter à l'aide d'un tricotin -- un outil génial pour faire des cordes et des tubes tricotés. Nous aurons des tricotins de différentes tailles que les jeunes pourront essayer. Pour les enfants de 7 à 12 ans.
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Monday Jan 13, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jan 27, 2025)Registration opens on Friday, December 6, 2024 - 9:00am
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create your very first project: a book bag. Our intro to sewing program will take you through the steps of setting up, threading and using a sewing machine. All materials will be provided.
Must be able to commit to all three sessions.
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025 at 11:30am (series runs until Feb 25, 2025)
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Following Babytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and babies. Drop-in program.