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  • Campaign/campagne "crossings 200" and/et Ottawa Public Library/Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa
    Sunday Apr 27, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 31, 2025)

    Come view a series of historical photographs depicting the experience of the thousands of Norwegians that made their way to Canada since July 4, 1825, date of the first organized migration from Norway to North America. The photos are displayed along the second-floor balcony of the Main Branch and can be viewed anytime during hours of operation until the end of the month of May.

    The "Crossings 200" campaign celebrates the strong ties between Norway and Canada. 

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    Venez voir une série de photographies historiques dépeignant l'expérience de milliers de Norvégiens qui se sont rendus au Canada depuis le 4 juillet 1825, jour de la première migration organisée de la Norvège vers l'Amérique du Nord. Les photos sont affichées autours du balcon du deuxième étage de la Succursale Centrale, et vous pouvez les consulter à tout moment durant les heures d'ouverture jusqu'à la fin du mois de mai.

    La campagne « Crossings 200 » (site Web disponible en anglais seulement) célèbre les forts liens entre la Norvège et le Canada.

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 9:30am (series runs until Jun 23, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver.  Drop in.

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. 

    Inscription non requise.

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 29, 2025)

    Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?

    Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)

    Do you love playing cards (Euchre)? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

    Aimez-vous jouer aux cartes (Euchre) ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.

  • person reading to children
    Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 12, 2025)

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

    "Stay & Play": join us in our children's area to play and chat after the program! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children.

  • Adult reading to a group of children
    Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Jun 04, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Every Monday and Wednesday, 10:15am.

    Last Storytime of 2024 : Dec 11.

    2025 dates : 

    • Jan : 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
    • Feb 3, 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26 *NOTE library is closed on Feb 17 (Family Day)
    • March Break week (Mar 10 and 12) : storytime and craft. Registration required for that week - a separate program listing will be published on our website in early February for registration.
    • Mar : 24, 26, 31
    • Apr : 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28, 30 **NOTE library is closed on April 21 (Easter Monday)
    • May : 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, 28 **NOTE library is closed on May 19 (Victoria Day)
    • June 2, 4 
    • Program will resume in July.
  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 15, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. In English.

    2025 Sessions : 

    Winter : Mondays from Jan 13 to March 3.

    March Break week (Monday March 10) : a craft activity will follow Storytime!

    Spring : Mondays from March 24 to May 26 (Note : closed on Easter Monday and Victoria Day)

    Summer : Mondays from June 30 to August 18. (Note : closed on the Civic Holiday)

    Fall session : Mondays from Sept 15 to Dec 15 (Note : closed on Thanksgiving).

    At the St-Laurent library, 515 Côté street.

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 12, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.  Drop-in program.

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 30, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers followed by playdough play, colouring, or other fun activities!

    Ages 19 to 35 months. Drop-in program.

  • Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 12, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.