Join us at our new yarn club!
Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn crafters and work on their latest project.
Drop-in program.
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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Thursdays, Dec 07, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
11:00am
90 minutes2 sessions remaining
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 4:00pm
60 minutesAges 8 to 13 years old. Pop-up cards are fun for any occasion.
Sign up and learn how to design and make your own pop-up cards!
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Saturday Dec 09, 2023 at 3:00pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Adults and families are invited to join us in making their own decorative cards and gift tags for the occasion of their choice. Supplies are provided.
Les adultes et les familles sont invités à se joindre à nous pour réaliser leurs propres cartes décoratives et étiquettes cadeaux pour l'occasion de leur choix. Tout le matériel est fourni. Portes ouvertes.
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023 at 6:30pm
75 minutesDrop-in program
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Put your knowledge of random facts to the test! Join us at Greenboro branch to compete against your friends, eat snacks, and learn new things.
Ages 13 - 18
Session 1: October 25th Halloween/Horror Trivia
Session 2: November 29th Random Trivia
Session 3: December 13th Star Wars Trivia
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Testez vos connaissances sur des faits aléatoires ! Rejoignez-nous à la succursale de Greenboro pour rivaliser avec vos amis, manger des collations et apprendre de nouvelles choses.
Pour les 13 à 18 ans
Séance 1: le 25 octobre Quiz du l'halloween et l'horreur
Séance 2: le 29 novembre Quiz des faits aléatoires
Séance 3: le 13 décembre Quiz du Star Wars
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Wednesdays, Dec 13, 2023 - Dec 27, 2023
6:30pm
90 minutes3 sessions remaining
Drop-in program
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Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if you're comfortable, and learn about what other folks are working on (or just make friends and bond over your latest tv show obsession)! Knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, beading, and more.
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Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Let your creativity flow with Pop-up Painters. Transform a blank canvas into a majestic snowy trees painting! Guided tutorial and supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Ages 8 and up.
This program is made possible with support from Friends of the Ottawa Public Library.
Paint me a Picture workshop is part of Emerald Plaza’s Holiday Open House. Throughout the day enjoy light refreshments, make holiday gift supplies at our crafting table, and play Chocolate Bar Bingo in the afternoon.
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Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 2:30pm
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Create intricate paper art perfect for the season in a simple, easy to follow craft. Enjoy a calm atmosphere, good conversation, and discover how to turn swirls of paper into a wintery art piece or holiday card that is sure to impress.
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Saturday Dec 30, 2023 at 11:15am
60 minutesDrop-in program
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Ring in the Noon Year with us! Help us celebrate and countdown the new year without staying up late! We will read a story, sing songs, dance and make a party hat for the new year! Family friendly, drop-in on time to celebrate!
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024 at 4:30pm
45 minutesCelebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 virtually with author Barbara Reid!
Join us at Rockcliffe Park for this hybrid virtual event with illustrator and author Barbara Reid. Barbara will show you her unique techniques in using clay to create an illustration, as she does in her books.
We will provide the clay and tools for you to create your own clay illustrations.
The event will end with a Q&A.
Thursday, 25 January, 4:30pm – 5:15pm
Ages 6-12 yrs, English, Registration required
To put holds on any of her books, click here
Here is an video on CBC Book Club with Barbara Reid (1m 43s)
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Saturday Jan 27, 2024 at 2:30pm
45 minutesRegistration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am
Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 with Honorary Chair Barbara Reid (virtual presenter)! Barbara will be doing a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. She will share unique techniques you can use to make different things. The event is pre-recorded and will be viewed in branch as we follow along to create our own works of art using clay. This event is ideal for families with children ages 7 to 12. This program is presented in English.