A fun program of discovery for preschoolers and their adult co-learner.
Explore elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on inquiry-based activities and story. For ages 3-4.
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.
- (-) Remove Yes filter Yes
- (-) Remove Child filter Child
-
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023 at 10:30am
60 minutes -
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023 at 10:30am
30 minutesStories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription requise.
-
Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:30pm
60 minutesJoin us as we explore a dungeon and fight fearsome monsters! This easy roleplaying system is perfect for complete beginners who are curious about roleplaying games. Ages 7-13.
-
Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:30pm
60 minutesThis club will start meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting in October! Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12.
November 9th Meeting:
Scurry by Mac Smith
Dog Knight by Jeremy WhitleyDecember 14th Meeting:
Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson
Registration required (up to 10 participants).
-
Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Spend your Saturday investigating the world of S.T.E.A.M.
This session we will look at electricity through and introduction to Little Bits and creation of a battery operated machine.
Ages 8-12
Registration required
-
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.
-
Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 3:00pm
60 minutesCelebrate the festive season with stories, songs, activities and a craft. For children ages 4-8.
Célébrez le temps des Fêtes avec des histoires, chansons, des activités et un bricolage. Pour les enfants de 4 à 8 ans.
-
Tuesdays, Dec 19, 2023 - May 21, 2024
3:30pm
45 minutes6 sessions remaining
Join us as we kickoff the 2023-2024 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park. For the first meeting our book is "Children of the Fox" by Kevin Sands.
Click here to place a hold for Children of the Fox for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.
This bookclub is for kids ages 9-12 and will be in English. Registration is required as space is limited.
For our first meeting on 26 Sept at 3:30PM, bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read. We will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.
We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 3:30-4:15PM on these dates:
26 Sept, 2023
24 Oct, 2023
28 Nov, 2023
19 Dec, 2023
23 Jan, 2024
20 Feb, 2024
26 Mar, 2024
23 April, 2024
21 May, 2024
June date to be determined
-
Thursday Dec 21, 2023 at 6:00pm
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
New to independent reading?
Join our family book club and discover great reading suggestions to get you started and keep you going.
We will share favorites, listen to read-alouds and participate in book-related art activities.
For kids ages 6-8 and their adult reading partner.
-
Thursday Dec 28, 2023 at 10:30am
60 minutesLet your creativity flow with Pop-up Painters. Transform a blank canvas into a majestic snowy trees painting! Guided tutorial and supplies will be provided. Ages 8-17. Registration is required.
Please note this is a repeat program that was offered on Saturday December 16.