We meet to enjoy lively good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books selected by our members. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Everyone is welcome!
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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Wednesdays, May 08, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
10:00am
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
6:00pm
45 minutes2 sessions remaining
An evening family storytime program that encourages mathematical thinking through playful learning and hands-on activites.
Engage, Encourage and Grow Together.
For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.
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Friday May 10, 2024 at 3:30pm
60 minutesHappy Cat: Peaceful, Playful Crafting
For those looking for a quiet creative outlet to unleash their imaginations.
Welcoming creators ages 6-9.
All materials provided.
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Monday May 13, 2024 at 7:45pm
60 minutesCome draw, paint or sketch using different art mediums. You are free to work on your own projects or create a new one. Note that this is not an art lesson but rather an opportunity to try out different art material while meeting other teens who enjoy art. Books and videos will be available to provide ideas and inspiration. You can register for 1, 2 or all 4 sessions For ages 13-17.
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Venez dessiner ou peindre en utilisant différents médiums artistiques. Vous êtes libre de travailler sur vos propres projets ou d'en créer un nouveau. Ce n'est pas une leçon d'art, mais plutôt une occasion de tester différents matériels artistiques en rencontrant d'autres adolescents qui apprécient l'art. Des livres et des vidéos seront disponibles pour fournir des idées et de l'inspiration. Vous pouvez vous inscrire à 1, 2 ou aux 4 sessions. Pour les 13 à 17 ans.
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Tuesdays, May 14, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
3:00pm
120 minutes2 sessions remaining
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The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to create and donate hand-made blankets in the Ottawa area.
In addition to blankets, members have also made and donated shawls, hats, and baby wear.
Join us to crochet and join granny squares, to share and learn crochet stitches and techniques and to build a sense of community by making blankets for those in need.
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Thursdays, May 16, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
6:00pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
New to independent reading?
Join our family book club and discover great reading suggestions to get you started and keep you going.
We will share favorites, listen to read-alouds and participate in book-related art activities.
For kids ages 6-8 and their adult reading partner.
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Tuesday May 21, 2024 at 10:00am
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Le Club de lecture RD est fier d'accueillir Michèle Vinet, auteure de chez nous. Son roman, Le malaimant, lauréat du Prix littéraire Trillium fut récemment le sujet de leur rencontre. Avec sa plume poétique, Michèle Vinet touche, ébranle et confronte. Ses romans nous aident à mettre en lumière les mystères de la vie.
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Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024
7:00pm
60 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!
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Friday May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Get creative with our Gears, Gears, Gears, Magformers, Keva Planks, Lego, Meccano, K'nex, VEX Robotics and more.
Drop-in between 3:30 and 5:00pm to build, construct, engineer and design with us.
Open to ages 5+
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Saturday May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm
180 minutesDrop-in program
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Did you start too many seedlings?
Have some extra perennials or houseplants?Bring them to the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch Spring Plant Swap and take some other plants home!
Weather permitting, we'll be set up outside of the branch near the main entrance.
Please don't forget to clearly label your plants.