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  • stem kids

    Thursdays, Oct 05, 2023 - Oct 19, 2023
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.​

    ​For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.

    Please reserve a space for each child attending with a library card. 

  • Dickinson Discovery Club, Let's Talk Science

    Thursday Oct 05, 2023 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.

    Come get excited about STEM with us.

    For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.

    A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.

  • paint swirl kids having fun

    Friday Oct 06, 2023 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Join Ottawa Children's Theatre at Rockcliffe Park for a wild ride of creative energy!

    In Dive Into Improv! students immerse themselves in the spontaneity and physical energy of improvisation. We’ll create scenes and original characters through theatrical play and outrageous fun!

    Use various techniques (verbal and physical) to interpret and respond to different scenarios; explore Shakespearean language and characters; roleplaying, learning to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas; learning to speak and act with confidence.

    Registration required as space is limited.  English.  Ages 7-12.

  • Saturdays, Oct 07, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023
    10:00am
    120 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Interested in playing D&D?  Then join us on October 7, 14, 21 and 28 for a D&D adventure.  Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. For ages 13-17.  Spaces limited.

  • Sleuth Hounds

    Saturdays, Oct 07, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023
    10:30am
    120 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    The program aims to help children practice and improve their reading skills! Children will receive individualized reading help and encouragement. Ages 6-12. Online Registration Required / Ce programme contribue au développement de la lecture chez les jeunes en favorisant l'accompagnement comme moyen privilégié d'apprentissage et de partage. Pour les 6-12 ans. Inscription en ligne requise

    Step 1. Register for program / Étape 1: S'inscrire au programme.

    Step 2. You will be added to the wait list. / Étape 2: Vous serez ajouté à la liste d'attente.

    Step 3. An employee will contact you to complete the registration. / Étape 3: Un employé communiquera avec vous pour compléter l'enregistrement.

  • Saturday Oct 07, 2023 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Get a  Techno Buddy!

    Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.

    Teen Volunteers share their tech knowledge with older Adults in a two-on-one setting.  

    Areas of technology help includes:

    Facebook

    Instagram

    X (former Twitter)

    App filters to improve pictures

    Meeting place:  Teen Zone.

  • Saturday Oct 07, 2023 at 1:00pm
    120 minutes

    In a three-part lecture series, Phil Jenkins, renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer,musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural movement throughout our city's past.  

    TO ATTEND ALL THREE LECTURES, PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL THREE DATES.

  • Anime and Manga Club;  Club d'anime et manga

    Saturdays, Oct 07, 2023 - Dec 16, 2023
    2:45pm
    120 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Love manga and anime?  Come join us to discuss all things Naruto, Demon Slayer, and much more with fellow fans!  We watch anime, eat snacks, and play games.

    Ages 13 - 18.  Registration required. 

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    Aimez-vous l'anime ou le manga ?  Venez à la bibliothèque pour discuter les séries comme Naruto, Demon Slayer et plus avec les autres amateurs d'anime !  Nous regardons l'anime, mangeons des collations et jouons les jeux.

    Pour les 13 - 18 ans.  Enregistrement requis. 

  • Tuesday Oct 10, 2023 at 2:00pm
    120 minutes

    Join us for a workshop on how to protect your home computer.

    The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 minutes. Don't let it be yours. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you the simple steps you need to take to keep your PC from being hacked. And best of all, it can be done for free.

  • Tuesday Oct 10, 2023 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.

    Le livre du mois est Les funambules par Mohammed Aïssaoui .