This program by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton, provides information on ways to prevent injury & disease when "mucking about" in the garden, and increase the joy of gardening!
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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Saturday Mar 8, 2025 at 2:00pm
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Saturday Mar 8, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Mar 14, 2025)
Welcome to the Jungle - we got fun and games! Join us for a life-size board game that will have you trekking through the jungle. What will you encounter?
Bienvenue dans la jungle - il y a beaucoup à faire! Rejoignez-nous pour un grand jeu qui vous plongera dans la jungle. Que rencontrerez-vous?
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Saturday Mar 8, 2025 at 3:30pm
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.
This session, held in French, will feature Résister à la culpabilisation by Mona Chollet, a thought-provoking work in celebration of International Women's Day. Join us for an inspiring and engaging discussion, hosted by the dynamic Stéfanny St Laurent, co-founder of Chez les Simone, a social economy enterprise in the Outaouais region that offers a wide range of activities based on sharing women's goods, knowledge and skills. Don’t miss this opportunity for insightful conversations and meaningful exchanges!
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Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 10:30am
Sorry this event and its waiting list are full
Become a master code breaker and learn to send secret messages to your friends. Ages 7-12. 60 min. Registration required.
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Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 10:30am
Become a master code breaker and learn to send secret messages to your friends. Registration required. For ages 7-12.
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Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 10:30am
Get into the Groove!
Get into the groove in this highly energetic and interactive dance session! Participants will explore
simple, fun, and easy dance moves that everyone can follow in a safe and inclusive environment!
Presented by Luv2Groove. Family program for ages 4+. Registration required.Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone. If you need specific
accommodations, please fill out this form: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form
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Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 10:30am
Become a master code breaker and learn to send secret messages to your friends.
For ages 7-12. Registration required
Deviens un maître du décryptage et apprend à envoyer des messages secrets à tes ami.e.s.
Pour les 7-12 ans. Inscription requise
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Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 10:30am
Become a master code breaker and learn to send secret messages to your friends.
Break the secret code in the Greely branch, investigate and create your own secret message and try out our coding Cubetto activity.
Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone. If you need specific
accommodations, please fill out this form: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form
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Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 11:00am
Meet the amazing reptiles, small mammals, amphibians and invertebrates from a variety of ecosystems around the world. You’ll learn about their behaviour, their habitats, conservation, and why they got so big, in a demonstration that is safe and healthy for animals and people alike. Family program for ages 4+.
Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone. If you need specific accommodations, please fill out this form: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form
We prefer at least three weeks' notice for accommodation requests.Découvrez les merveilleux reptiles, petits mammifères, amphibiens et invertébrés de divers écosystèmes du globe ainsi que leurs comportements, leurs habitats, leur conservation et pourquoi ils ont déjà été immenses. On vous révélera tout dans une démonstration dynamique et sécuritaire pour les humains et les animaux. Programme familial, 4 ans et plus.
La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa (BPO) s’efforce de rendre ses programmes universellement accessibles. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation, veuillez remplir le présent formulaire : https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/formulaire-de-demande-de-services-accessibles
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Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until May 12, 2025)
An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.
Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and connections built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.
If there's anything you would like to bring based on this weeks theme, we would love to see and hear about it!
This program is drop-in, but if you choose to register you will receive a reminder email.
Winter/Spring 2025 Conversation Themes:
December 16th: My Castle, My Home
January 13th: Anything Goes!
February 10th: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
March 10th: Oh Canada!
April 14th: Try Your Luck