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  • Candyland game. / Jeu de Candyland

    Life sized Candyland! / Candyland grandeur nature !

    Cumberland
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Mar 22, 2025)

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    Join us for an adventure in Candyland! Explore this life sized board game where you are the pieces.

    Drop-in activity for families from March 17th to March 22nd, during open hours. Activity ends at 1pm on Saturday, March 22nd.

    For ages 4 and up.  

    Note to grown-ups: It will take approximately 30 minutes to play a round of Candyland. This life-sized game is fragile and we ask that parents/guardians be in the room with younger kids while they play.  

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    Venez à la bibliothèque pour une aventure à Candyland ! Explorez ce jeu de société grandeur nature dont vous êtes les pièces.

    Activité portes ouvertes pour familles du 17 mars au 22 mars, pendant les heures d'ouverture. L'activité se termine à 13h le samedi 22 mars.

    Pour les 4 ans et plus.  

    Note aux adultes : Il faut allouer environ 30 minutes pour jouer une partie de Candyland. Ce jeu grandeur nature est fragile et nous demandons aux adultes d'être présents dans la salle pendant que les plus petits jouent.  

  • Groupe de conversation en français

    Main
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until May 27, 2025)

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    Attention: On prend une pause le 3 et 10 juillet. 
    The group is taking a break on the 3rd and 10th of July. 

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Gratuit, inscription non requise. // Join our French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment. Free drop-in program.

  • The Morning Social/ La matinée sociale

    Cumberland
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)

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    Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to make new friends from 10:30 am to noon. We have coffee, puzzles, board games and adult coloring books available.  Feel free to bring your own items.   

    Joignez-vous à nous à la succursale Cumberland les mardis et jeudis matins de 10h30  à midi pour rencontrer de nouveaux amis.  Nous avons du café des casse-têtes, des jeux de société et des livres de coloriage pour adultes, mais n’hésitez pas à apporter vos propres choses.   

  • Family Storytime at Vanier || Contes et chansons en familles à Vanier

    Vanier
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 25, 2025)

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    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. 

  • North Gloucester Book Club

    North Gloucester
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)

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    Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about the monthly pick. 

    January 21 - The Six by Loren Gush

    February 18 - Every Breath You Take by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke

    March 18 - Permanent Astonishment by Thomson Highway

    April 15 - Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

    May 20 - The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

    June 17 - Full Disclosure by Beverley McLachlin

    July / August - SUMMER BREAK

    September 16 - TBD

    October 21 - Approaching Fire by Michelle Porter

    November 18 - Becoming by Michelle Obama

    December 16 - TBD
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    Cover to Cover: Daybreak Discussion

    Cumberland
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 11:00am

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    Join us once a month for lively discussions on books in a variety of genres and voices.

    Cover to Cover has two groups reading the same books at different times of the year. By registering for this program, you are registering for a Tuesday morning session. Please register for each session you would like to participate in.

    When you register, a physical copy will already be available to you! If you are on the waitlist, or if you would prefer a different format such as an e-book, audiobook, or large print (if available), please click on the title link below to place a hold through your own account.

    To register for a Thursday evening session, please visit Cover to Cover: Nightfall Forum.

    WINTER SESSIONS ❄ Registration opens December 9, 2024 ❄

    January 14: Starter Villain, by John Scalzi
    February 11: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
    March 18: This Is How You Lose The Time War, by Amal Al-Mohtar

    SPRING SESSIONS ❀ Registration opens March 2025 ❀

    April: This Time Tomorrow, by Emma Straub
    May: Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang
    June: Bring Your Favourite Book Event

    PAST TITLES ❦ FALL 2024 ❦

    September: The Innocents, by Michael Crummey
    October: The Librarianist, by Patrick DeWitt
    November: Klara and the Sun, by Keigo Ishiguro
    December: The Theory of Crows, by David Robertson

  • Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet

    St-Laurent
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

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    Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts.  For adults and teens of all abilities.  Drop-in.

    ***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024

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    Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés.  Pour les adultes et adolescents de tous les niveaux.  Aucune inscription requise.

    ***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024

  • Greenbelt ESL Conversation Group

    North Gloucester
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 17, 2025)

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    Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Everyone welcome! Drop in.​

    ​Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté.​ Tous sont bienvenus! Inscription non-requise.

  • Carp social KNITwork

    Carp
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2025)

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    Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.
  • Parenting in Ottawa

    Parenting in Ottawa Drop-in

    Ruth E. Dickinson
    Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

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    Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.