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  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Saturday Dec 7, 2024 at 11:00am

    Spread some holiday cheer in the library by singing holiday tunes as we create and decorate your own handmade holiday greeting cards. Drop-in.

  • Saturday Dec 7, 2024 at 11:00am (series runs until Dec 14, 2024)

    After Saturday storytimes in December, we’re having holiday crafts. Drop-in

    Saturday, Dec. 7 – Holiday cards 11 AM–noon​

    Saturday, Dec. 14 – Snowglobes  11 AM–noon​ * Limit of 1 snowglobe per family while supplies last. 

  • Movie clapboard with film around it
    Saturday Dec 7, 2024 at 2:00pm

    Don your best costume and come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector!​ Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chair! ​Movie starts at 2pm​

    *Note: Available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.​

    Oct 5 – Princess Costume: Tangled (PG)​

    Nov 2 – Superhero Costume: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)​

    Dec 7 – Animal Costume: Zootopia (G)​

  • Friday Dec 13, 2024 at 4:00pm

    Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies every Friday this fall at the Blackburn Hamlet branch! Bring your own water bottle. Costumes are always welcome!  (THIS IS THE LAST MOVIE OF THE SERIES!)

    The Nutcracker and the Four Realms - 99 mins - PG

    Clara is searching for the special key to unlock a box from her late mother. Inside that box is a priceless item that her mother left for her. During her godfather's yearly holiday party, Clara almost gets the key but it disappears. She embarks on a quest into a mysterious world which has four different realms: a snowflakes realm, flowers realm, sweets realm, and the challenging realm where the key is. As she undertakes her journey she meets different characters including Phillip who is a soldier and a gang of mice. Will Clara be able to gain the key to receive her late mother's special gift?

    Le film sera visionné en anglais / Movie will be shown in English 

  • Friday Dec 13, 2024 at 4:00pm

    Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Wii U Game On!

    Not sure how to play? No worries! Our teen volunteers running this program will be happy to help. 

  • Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 10:00am

    Celebrate the holidays with crafts!  Bring your creativity, your family and your friends. Materials are provided. Please note this activity is self-directed.

    Family program. Drop-in.

  • Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 10:30am

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

  • Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 11:00am

    Create some seasonal cards to share with loved ones and to also gift to special members of the community. 

  • Head shot Louis Mercier, Ceinture flechée and pine branch with snow
    Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 at 6:30pm

    Drop in at Rockcliffe Park for our Music in the Stacks Holiday Special!

    Step into the enchanting world of Louis Mercier’s Holiday performance, where the magic of French Canadian stories, songs, and dance comes to life in a captivating celebration of culture and tradition. This performance promises an immersive experience that not only entertains but also educates, making language learning a delightful journey.

    About Louis

    L’habitant Voyageur Louis Mercier is an ambassador of traditional French Canadian music, having offered over 3000 performances across Canada since 1984. Louis comes from Maniwaki, Qc. a town 100 miles north of Ottawa. Louis’ family passed their traditions down to him throughout his childhood, providing his foundation of square dance, traditional percussion and music, toe dancing, playing the bones, wash boards, spoons and the comb. His passion for his culture led to more study of these life-long folkloric traditions, as well as becoming a teacher of High school mathematics. What motivates Louis is to tell us about our past, how it is alive in the present and how it will mark our future.

  • Tuesday Dec 31, 2024 at 10:30am

    Join Richmond branch to celebrate the New Year!!