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  • Sensory Storytime, Mothercraft Ottawa
    Saturday Mar 25, 2023 at 2:00pm / until Jun 03, 2023

    Our Storytime welcomes and respects the needs of children aged 0-6 years living with developmental disabilities and/or Autism, who may face barriers related to sensory experiences, show signs of, or are at risk for a developmental delay.

    A family member must be present for the entirety of the event.

    Offered in partnership with Mothercraft Ottawa.

  • father mother children reading
    Monday Mar 27, 2023 at 10:00am / until May 29, 2023

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

    Using your library card, please register one spot for each child in attendance. 

    To get a Library card, register online here: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/getacard

  • Monday Mar 27, 2023 at 1:00pm

    Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Using only one library card, please register one spot for each child in attendance. To get a Library card, register online here: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/getacard

    Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien. En utilisant une seule carte de bibliothèque, veuillez inscrire une place pour chaque enfant présent. Si vous n'avez pas de carte de bibliothèque, vous pourrez en obtenir une ici: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/getacard

  • Monday Mar 27, 2023 at 4:45pm / until May 22, 2023

    Play and learn about chess for a few weeks with Simon. Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs pour quelques semaines avec Simon.

    Most sessions include the introduction of a chess related concept along with some time to play against different opponents.

    La plupart des sessions inclut l'introduction d'un concept relié aux échecs ainsi que du temps pour jouer des parties d'échecs contre différents adversaires.

    Recommended age / Âge recommandé: 6-12 

  • father mother children reading
    Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 10:00am / until May 30, 2023

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. 

    Using your library card, please register one spot for each child in attendance.

    To get a Library card, register online here: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/getacard

    Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.

    Lors de votre inscription, veuillez réserver une place pour chaque enfant présent.

    Si vous n'avez pas de carte de bibliothèque, vous pourrez en obtenir une ici: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/getacard

  • Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 10:30am / until Apr 25, 2023

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0 -18 months and a parent/caregiver. 

    Registration required.  

  • Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 2:00pm / until Apr 25, 2023

    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. 

  • stacks of coins and blue and black pens sitting on paper
    Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 5:00pm

    Need help with your income taxes? Register now with your OPL library card and let our community volunteer take care of your tax return this year.

    The Cumberland branch will be offering free English tax clinics for individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations. Business taxes will not be accepted. Expect appointments to run about 45 minutes.

    Clinics will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning March 21st, with additional hours during the day of Wednesday, March 29th. More dates may be added depending on the demand.

    If you do not already have a valid library card, you can obtain one online here, or by visiting any of our 33 branches.

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts
    Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 6:00pm

    Sorry this event is full

    Roll, shape, and glue colorful strips of paper to create decorative shapes into art!

  • stacks of coins and blue and black pens sitting on paper
    Tuesday Mar 28, 2023 at 6:00pm

    Need help with your income taxes? Register now with your OPL library card and let our community volunteer take care of your tax return this year.

    The Cumberland branch will be offering free English tax clinics for individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations. Business taxes will not be accepted. Expect appointments to run about 45 minutes.

    Clinics will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning March 21st, with additional hours during the day of Wednesday, March 29th. More dates may be added depending on the demand.

    If you do not already have a valid library card, you can obtain one online here, or by visiting any of our 33 branches.