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  • Saturday Jun 10, 2023 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Covered in this presentation will be various Indigenous instrumentation made mostly by David himself as a traditional drum/rattle/flute builder. Participants will examine materials used in their physical construction and learn how they are operated, as well as their importance in pre- and post-colonial society. David will give examples of the above through an interactive musical performance. Depending on the level of interest and pre-existing knowledge of the participants, the origin of various rhythms and melodic scales utilized in different regions may be touched upon. David will also cite cases where outside instrumentation was adopted (often altered in use and construction) into existing Indigenous social paradigms and vice versa. Contemporary Indigenous music and what entails being a modern Indigenous working musician may also be covered if there is interest.

    Registration Required. Family Program for ages 5-12.

    Meet David Finkle:

    Hailing from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in southern Ontario, David Finkle is an award-winning multi-instrumental recording artist versed in many musical genres. He’s a sound engineer, traditional knowledge keeper, storyteller, drum maker, and producer. He has completed scores for various theatrical productions, documentaries and full-length features. 

    David’s music ranges from traditional melodies unchanged for thousands of years, to complete live improvisation and often crafts his own traditionally made instruments himself. 

    For the past 30 years, he has performed notable concerts and festivals with prominent world musicians nationally as well as internationally in areas such as North/South/Central America, the Caribbean, the high Arctic, Europe, and Africa. 

    Found on gold albums and having won numerous awards, his musicianship is both instinctual as well as dogmatic, involving a deceptively deep understanding of music theory but without allowing it to stifle heartfelt compositions. 

  • Reading Buddies

    Mondays, Jun 12, 2023 - Jun 26, 2023
    5:15pm
    30 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Do you have children in grades 1-3?  Would you like them to read more?  Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program.   Each child will be paired with a volunteer for fun and interactive read aloud sessions.  Together they will share the joys of reading in a friendly, encouraging and enthusiastic environment.  Registration required.    

  • Wednesday Jun 14, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    A school readiness program for children 3-4 years-old, who will be entering kindergarten in September 2023, and their adult co-learner.

    Stories and child-centered learning stations focusing on foundational concepts of letter recognition, numeracy, colors, shapes, measurement, rhyming and retelling.

  • Dickinson Discovery Club, Let's Talk Science

    Thursday Jun 15, 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.

  • Read It First Book Club

    Thursday Jun 29, 2023 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Be the first to read it!

    A read it and review it book club for new graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction titles. Open to readers of all interests ages 9-12.

  • Friday Jun 30, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    Kick off to TD Summer Reading Club/ Lancement du club de lecture d’été TD

    Join us for this virtual presentation at the Alta Vista Branch. Registration required. / Rejoignez-nous pour cette présentation virtuelle à la succursale Alta Vista. Inscription requise.

    Unleash is a “choose your own adventure” interactive concert where Kathryn Patricia uses music to explore the storytelling medium.Using a storyboard format, participants will venture through sound, with the music from her EP The Unleash. Within this concert experience, participants have the opportunity to create their own storyline fuelled by music inspiration. Featuring both dance-like melodies and unusual sounds, participants will draw, and/or write their own story featuring characters of their own creation. | Unleash est un concert interactif  où les participants choisissent leur propre aventure au cours duquel Kathryn Patricia utilise la musique pour explorer le moyen de raconter des histoires. À l'aide d'une scénarisation, les participants s'aventureront à travers le son, grâce à la musique de son EP The Unleash. Dans le cadre du concert, les élèves ont la possibilité de créer leur propre scénario en s'inspirant de la musique. Avec des mélodies de danse et des sons inhabituels, les participants dessineront et/ou écriront leur propre histoire avec des personnages de leur création.

  • Friday Jun 30, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 9:00am

    Kick off to TD Summer Reading Club/ Lancement du club de lecture d’été TD

    Join us for this virtual presentation at the St-Laurent Branch. Registration required. / Rejoignez-nous pour cette présentation virtuelle à la succursale St-Laurent. Inscription requise.

    Unleash is a “choose your own adventure” interactive concert where Kathryn Patricia uses music to explore the storytelling medium.Using a storyboard format, participants will venture through sound, with the music from her EP The Unleash. Within this concert experience, participants have the opportunity to create their own storyline fuelled by music inspiration. Featuring both dance-like melodies and unusual sounds, participants will draw, and/or write their own story featuring characters of their own creation. | Unleash est un concert interactif  où les participants choisissent leur propre aventure au cours duquel Kathryn Patricia utilise la musique pour explorer le moyen de raconter des histoires. À l'aide d'une scénarisation, les participants s'aventureront à travers le son, grâce à la musique de son EP The Unleash. Dans le cadre du concert, les élèves ont la possibilité de créer leur propre scénario en s'inspirant de la musique. Avec des mélodies de danse et des sons inhabituels, les participants dessineront et/ou écriront leur propre histoire avec des personnages de leur création.

  • SRC banner: musician playing violin. / bannière CLÉ: musicienne joue de son violon

    Friday Jun 30, 2023 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    Kick off to TD Summer Reading Club/ Lancement du club de lecture d’été TD

    Join us for this virtual presentation at the Orléans branch. Registration required. / Rejoignez-nous pour cette présentation virtuelle à la succursale Orléans. Inscription requise.

    Unleash is a “choose your own adventure” interactive concert where Kathryn Patricia uses music to explore the storytelling medium.Using a storyboard format, participants will venture through sound, with the music from her EP The Unleash. Within this concert experience, participants have the opportunity to create their own storyline fuelled by music inspiration. Featuring both dance-like melodies and unusual sounds, participants will draw, and/or write their own story featuring characters of their own creation. | Unleash est un concert interactif  où les participants choisissent leur propre aventure au cours duquel Kathryn Patricia utilise la musique pour explorer le moyen de raconter des histoires. À l'aide d'une scénarisation, les participants s'aventureront à travers le son, grâce à la musique de son EP The Unleash. Dans le cadre du concert, les élèves ont la possibilité de créer leur propre scénario en s'inspirant de la musique. Avec des mélodies de danse et des sons inhabituels, les participants dessineront et/ou écriront leur propre histoire avec des personnages de leur création.

  • Friday Jun 30, 2023 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    Kick off to TD Summer Reading Club/ Lancement du club de lecture d’été TD

    Join us for this virtual presentation at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch. Registration required. / Rejoignez-nous pour cette présentation virtuelle à la succursale Ruth E. Dickinson. Inscription requise.

    Unleash is a “choose your own adventure” interactive concert where Kathryn Patricia uses music to explore the storytelling medium.Using a storyboard format, participants will venture through sound, with the music from her EP The Unleash. Within this concert experience, participants have the opportunity to create their own storyline fuelled by music inspiration. Featuring both dance-like melodies and unusual sounds, participants will draw, and/or write their own story featuring characters of their own creation. | Unleash est un concert interactif  où les participants choisissent leur propre aventure au cours duquel Kathryn Patricia utilise la musique pour explorer le moyen de raconter des histoires. À l'aide d'une scénarisation, les participants s'aventureront à travers le son, grâce à la musique de son EP The Unleash. Dans le cadre du concert, les élèves ont la possibilité de créer leur propre scénario en s'inspirant de la musique. Avec des mélodies de danse et des sons inhabituels, les participants dessineront et/ou écriront leur propre histoire avec des personnages de leur création.

  • bugs and rock monsters jamming girl reading to dog girl drawing

    Monday Jul 03, 2023 at 10:00am
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am

    An artistic journey of self-discovery. Crafts, drawing games and more! For ages 4-8. / Un voyage d'auto-découverte à travers les arts. Bricolages, jeux de dessin et plus encore ! Pour les 4-8 ans.