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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.

  • Stuffie library sleepover
    Thursday Jan 30, 2025 at 7:00pm

    Join us for an evening pyjama storytime, followed by a stuffie library sleepover to celebrate Family Literacy Week.

    Children are invited to bring their favourite stuffie to pyjama storytime, and to leave them at the library for the night. The stuffies will get into all sorts of fun and participants will receive (emailed) pictures of the stuffies library sleepover. Stuffies need to be picked up during open hours on the following day. 

       

    Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée de contes en pyjama, suivie d'une nuit à la bibliothèque pour toutous pour célébrer la Semaine de l'alphabétisation familiale.

    Les enfants sont invités à amener leur peluche préférée à l'heure du conte en pyjama et à la laisser à la bibliothèque pour une soirée pyjama. Les peluches vont bien s'amuser et les participant.e.s recevront des photos de la nuit à la bibliothèque des peluches (par courriel). Les peluches doivent être récupérées le lendemain pendant les heures d'ouverture. 

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Friday Jan 31, 2025 at 10:30am

    Spend some time colouring, cutting, gluing, and writing cards for Valentine's Day!
    Drop-in. Ages 6-12

  • a child reclining
    Friday Jan 31, 2025 at 11:00am

    Learn how Barbara uses clay to create the illustrations in her books. We’ll provide the clay and tools for you to create your own illustrations. Recorded program in English, staff will be available to assist. Ages 6-12 years.

    Registration required

  • March Break
    Friday Jan 31, 2025 at 1:30pm

    Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. ​Ages 6-12.

    NOTE: This is a stay and play program without staff supervision.​

    Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes.​ 6 à 12 ans.

    NOTEZ BIEN : Cette activité n’est pas supervisée par le personnel.

  • Friday Jan 31, 2025 at 2:00pm

    When the kids are not in school on PA days, don't let their creativity dwindle! Let them show off your architectural creativity with Lego®! Drop-in program.

    Lorsque les enfants sont en congés lors des journées pédagogiques, ne les laissez pas perdre leur créativité !  Laissez les devenir des architectes en herbes avec nos Lego®! Inscription non requise.

  • Friday Jan 31, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2025 with Honorary Chair Barbara Reid (virtual presenter)! Barbara will demonstrate how to use clay to create a picture. The event is pre-recorded and will be viewed in branch as we follow along to create our own works of art. We’ll provide the clay and tools for you to create your own illustrations. This event is ideal for families with children ages 6 to 12. Registration Required.

  • Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 10:30am

    Celebrate Disney's Frozen with stories, crafts and ribbon dance to the song "Let It Go".  For ages 4+.  Please register online.

  • hen riding a skateboard
    Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Are all rabbits the same? What do they need? What is a hare and where does it live? Does it have predators? As they explore these questions through games and investigations, kids can enjoy a face-to-face visit with a rabbit, and pet its soft fur through this program with the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.

    Family program for ages 4+.

  • hen riding a skateboard
    Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 3:00pm

    Les lapins sont-ils tous identiques? De quoi ont-ils besoin? Qu’est-ce qu’un lièvre, où vit-il et quels sont ses prédateurs? Alors qu’ils explorent ces questions par le jeu et l’enquête, les enfants font aussi connaissance avec un lapin et caressent sa douce fourrure avec le Musée de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation du Canada. Programme familial pour les 4+ ans. 

  • Saturday Feb 1, 2025 at 3:45pm

    Since the dawn of time, storytelling has been an ancient art form of conveying crucial information from generation to generation, helping communities to grow and helping children to engage with their creativity and imagination. This 75-minute workshop focuses on engaging student’s imagination with theatrical games and voice exercises. Participants will learn the art of retelling stories from the motherland.

    This event is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association.