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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.

  • Colorful picture of people conversing, with different shape bubbles above their heads

    Wednesdays, Nov 29, 2023 - Apr 10, 2024
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    18 sessions remaining

    Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm

    September 13th- December 20th

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome in this free program.

  • Blue background, 4 diverse kids, a kite and ballons

    Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 10:00am
    420 minutes

    Come join us for a day of fun at the library. Between stories, cake, magic and furry friends, there will be something for everyone. All ages are welcome for these free events. Bring your family and friends, we hope to see you there! 

    SCHEDULE:

    10:20 am - Ribbon Cutting

    10:30-11:00 am - Bilingual Family Storytime

    11:00-11:30 am - Stay and play in the program room

    1:00-1:30 pm - Body painting, button making

    1:30-2:30 pm - Magic show with John Pert

    2:30-3:00 pm - Cake and hot chocolate, more body painting, button making

    3:00-4:00 pm - The Zoo Crew (with live animals you can touch!)

    4:00-4:30 pm - Cake, hot chocolate, coloring, button making

    4:30 pm-  End of the event

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    Viens te joindre à nous pour une journée remplie d'activités à la bibliothèque. Entre des histoires, du gâteau, de la magie et des animaux adorables, il y en aura pour tous les goûts! Tout le monde est bienvenue pour ces programmes gratuits. Amène ta famille et tes amis, on a hâte de vous voir!

    HORAIRE

    10h20- Inauguration de l'espace avec la coupe du ruban

    10h30-11h00 - Heure du conte en famille bilingue

    11h00-11h30 - Stations de jeux dans la salle des programmes

    13h00-13h30 - Maquillage, création de macarons

    13h30-14h30 - Spectacle de magie avec John Pert

    14h30-15h00 - Gâteau et chocolat chaud, plus de maquillage et de macarons 

    15h00-16h00 - The Zoo Crew (avec de vrais animaux que tu pourras toucher!)

    16h00-16h30 Gâteau, chocolat chaud, coloriage et macarons 

    16h30 -  Fin de l'événement

  • Pile of books with children reading, yellow background

    Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 10:30am
    30 minutes

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver, all revolving around a party theme to celebrate the opening of our new children section at the Rideau library. 

    Saturday, December 2

    10:30-11:30 am

    Drop-In

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    Des histoires, des rimes et des chansons pour les enfantgs de tout âge accompagné de leur parent ou gardien. L'heure du conte sera festive puisqu'elle célèbrera l'ouverture de notre nouvelle section jeunesse à la succursale Rideau!

    Samedi 2 décembre

    10h30 à 11h30

    Sans réservation

  • Black background, deck of cards, red curtains, magic wand and stars

    Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 1:30pm
    60 minutes

    Join us for a magical and fun-filled afternoon with magician John Pert!

    Saturday, December, 2

    1:30-2:30 pm

    Drop-In, Everyone Welcome

    Free

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    Rejoignez-nous pour un après-midi magique et amusant avec le magicien John Pert!

    samedi 2 décembre

    13h30-14h30

    Sans réservation,  Tout le monde est bienvenue

    Gratuit

  • Orange and yellow background with animal cartoons

    Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Celebrate the new children section at the Rideau branch with The Zoo Crew! This program will feature LIVE animals, including the chance to touch some.

    Youth of all ages are welcome to this free bilingual program!

    Part of a whole day event! The zoo crew will offer a program between 3:00-4:00 pm

    377 Rideau Street, Ottawa

    Rideau branch, Ottawa, Public LIbrary, Main Floor

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    Viens célébrer notre nouvelle section jeunesse à la succursale Rideau avec Le Zoo Crew! Ce programme spécial met en vedette de vrais animaux que tu auras l’occasion de toucher!

    Les jeunes de tout âge sont les bienvenues à ce programme bilingue gratuit.

    Cet événement fait partie d’une journée d’activités.

    Le Zoo Crew offrira son programme de 15h00 à 16h00.

    377 rue Rideau, Ottawa

    Succursale Rideau, Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa, Étage principal 

  • book Club Image

    Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - May 06, 2024
    7:00pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in a relaxed atmosphere

    (If the first Monday of a month falls on a Civic Holiday, the book club will be postponed to the following week)

     December 4

     Grey Bees, Andry Kurkov

  • Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    2 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.

  • A keyboard with letters spelling Pen & Paper Writers' Workshop

    Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Apr 30, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    21 sessions remaining

    Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.  "Pen and Paper" is just a name.  Bring any medium you want. 

  • Men sitting playing go game

    Saturdays, Dec 16, 2023 - Apr 27, 2024
    1:00pm
    240 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We will discuss various aspects of the game, do practical exercises and problems, explore and practice. Designed for beginners and intermediate players.

    Le Club de Go d'Ottawa (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organise des ateliers pour tous ceux qui aimeraient approfondir leurs connaissances du jeu de Go. On y discute plusieurs aspects du jeu, on fait des exercices et des problèmes, on explore et on s’entraîne. Conçu pour les débutants et les intermédiaires.

  • Thursdays, Jan 18, 2024 - May 16, 2024
    10:15am
    75 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Join us as we share the enjoyment of reading and discuss books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome. 

    January 18 - The White Hare by Jane Johnson

    February 15 - Woman, Watching : Louise de Kiriline Lawrence and the Songbirds of Pimisi Bay by Merilyn Simonds

    March 21 - The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce

    April 18 - Different by Frans De Waal

    May 16 - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

    The book club  meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10:15-11:30 except July, August and December, when there is no meeting. You can place a hold on library copies in advance