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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.

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    Penpal Program with the North Clondalkin Library in Ireland!

    Hazeldean

    Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - May 11, 2024
    11:30am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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    Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ireland? Are you interested in having a penpal abroad? If so then this program is for you! Please join us on Saturday May 4 or Saturday May 11 at 11:30 (30 min) in the meeting room to be matched with an Irish penpal and to create a letter! 

    Please note: Communications will be sent and received strictly through the library address. All letters will be monitored by library staff to ensure certain guidelines are followed in terms of appropriate language, content and to ensure that personally identifiable information is not shared. 

    Ages 8-13

  • Chess @ Centrepointe

    Nepean Centrepointe

    Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Drop-in program

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    For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

  • Star Wars Day!

    Manotick

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 1:30pm
    60 minutes

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    Ages 6 - 12 years old (we will have crafts for younger siblings too).

    Learn to speak Wookie (or Wookie sounds): make your own loyal Droid Cubecraft; test a saber in dual circle; complete a scavenger hunt; learn the planets in the Star Wars universe; fly your plane through the death star and knock down some Stormtroopers. For the younger ones: make a Chewbacca puppet and a yoda or lei bun headband. Origami Yoda awaits you! (yes, we have to say it: May the 4th be with you!). 

    Please register. 

  • Game On! | 1,2,3... Au jeu!

    Elmvale Acres

    Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
    2:00pm
    120 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Drop-in program

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    Play card games, board games or video games at the Library.

    Viens jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société ou à des jeux vidéos à la Bibliothèque. 

  • Lego Block Party

    Emerald Plaza

    Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Drop-in program

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    Create and build with Lego®!  Drop-in Family Program.

  • In the Garden

    Cumberland

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
    45 minutes

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    Join us for a celebration of gardens! We will be reading a  picture book, planting a mini-garden to take home and doing a plant related craft.

    Registration required.

  • E-Sports

    Greenboro

    Saturdays, May 04, 2024 - Jun 01, 2024
    3:00pm
    120 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Drop-in program

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    Join us for our monthly e-sports tournament where we play PS4 games such as NBA 2K24, FC Sports 24, and Rocket League.  Snacks provided.

    For kids and teens.  Registration beings 30 minutes before the program at the door.

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    Rejoignez-nous pour notre tournoi mensuel d'e-sports où nous jouons à des jeux PS4 tels que NBA 2K24, FC Sports 24, et Rocket League.  Collations fournies.

    Pour les enfants et les adolescents.  L'inscription se fait 30 minutes avant le programme à la porte.

  • Dans le jardin

    Cumberland

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 3:30pm
    45 minutes

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    Rejoignez-nous pour une célébration des jardins! Ensemble, nous lirons un album, planterons un mini-jardin et ferons un bricolage en rapport avec les plantes.

    Inscription requise. 
  • person reading to children

    Toddlertime (Spring Session)

    Cumberland

    Mondays, May 06, 2024 - May 27, 2024
    10:00am
    30 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

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    Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.

  • Stay & Play / Jouons à la biblio

    Cumberland

    Mondays, May 06, 2024 - May 28, 2024
    10:30am
    90 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Drop-in program

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    Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. 

    Joignez-nous les lundis et mardis au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.