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.
Wednesdays, May 22, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes
3 sessions remaining
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!
For children of all ages. Drop-in.
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Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour satisfaire l’artiste en toi!
Pour enfants de tous âges. Inscription non requise.
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photo by Peter Knutson
Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
Join us for the ultimate armchair travel around Europe. The European Book Club is offered in partnership with European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in Ottawa to promote contemporary European authors and their works. A book title from an EU country is selected for discussion each month.
Join author Viveca Sten to discus her Hidden in Snow.
Photo of Viveca Sten by Peter Knutson.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Aug 22, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
10 sessions remaining
C'est l'heure du conte!
Histoires, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.
NOTEZ BIEN :
-Ce programme fait relâche pour quatre semaines (trois dernières semaines de juin et première semaine de juillet) : 13-20-27 juin et 4 juillet.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
6:45pm
60 minutes
6 sessions remaining
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire. Practice your French language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Intermediate level.
Saturdays, May 25, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
10:00am
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. **Note : on the first Saturday of the month, Play Day is replaced with Saturday Stuffed Animal Storytime until 10:45am, after which we do take the toys out to play as usual.
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Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage, et plus encore! **Notez bien : le premier samedi de chaque mois, 'On joue' est remplacé par une heure du conte en anglais jusqu'à environ 10:45am, après quoi nous sortons les jouets jusqu'à 11h30 comme à l'habitude.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm
120 minutes
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and craft your very first project: a drawstring bag. This two-hour session will take you through the steps of setting up, threading, and using a sewing machine. Registration limited to 5 spaces.
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024
10:15am
30 minutes
18 sessions remaining
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Every Monday and Wednesday.
**Please note: There will be no programs from June 9 - July 1.
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
1:00pm
150 minutes
2 sessions remaining
A weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO® bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!
NOTE : during March Break, this room will be open to all! A structured activity is likely to be planned. Stay tuned.
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Une belle sortie hebdomadaire pour les familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO® et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!
À noter : durant la semaine de relâche de mars, cette salle sera ouverte à tous! Il est possible qu'une activité avec animation soit planifiée. À suivre!
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
1:30pm
120 minutes
2 sessions remaining
The Ottawa Public Library has thousands of digital titles, discover how to access them using resources like Libby and cloudLibrary. Come join us in this monthly drop-in session where we help you learn how to use Ottawa Public Library resources to access eBooks and audiobooks.
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
4:00pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Interested in chess and looking for new opponents?
Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!
Reserved for players aged between 7-17.