Get creative with our Gears, Gears, Gears, Magformers, Keva Planks, Lego, Meccano, K'nex, VEX Robotics and more.
Drop-in between 3:30 and 5:00pm to build, construct, engineer and design with us.
Open to ages 5+
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.
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Friday May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
5:15pm
30 minutes4 sessions remaining
Do you have children ages 5-8? Would you like them to read more? Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each child will be paired with a teen 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.
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Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
5:15pm
30 minutes4 sessions remaining
Avez-vous des enfants âgés de 5 à 8 ans ? Souhaitez-vous qu’ils lisent davantage en français? Si oui, rejoignez-vous à notre programme hebdomadaire Copains de lecture. Chaque enfant sera jumelé à un adolescent bénévole pour des séances de lecture à voix haute amusantes et interactives. Ensemble, ils partageront les joies de la lecture dans un environnement convivial, encourageant et enthousiaste. Inscription requise.
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Tuesday May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm
120 minutesDrop-in program
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Drop in for some fun brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, and Rubik's Cubes. Are you up for the challenge?
Please note this program is self-directed.
Drop-in. Ages 8+
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Thursday May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
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.
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:15am
30 minutesDrop-in program
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On the first Saturday of the month starting in February 2024, wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutesSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Spend your Saturday investigating the world of S.T.E.M.
This month we will be looking at flight and velocity.
Ages 8-12.
Registration required
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutesDrop-in program
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Play and learn about chess. For 6+ years old.
Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus.
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:30am
30 minutesDrop-in program
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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
To celebrate Intergenerational Day in Canada, we encourage families of all ages to attend this storytime - kids, parents, grand-parents, and even great-grandparents! All are welcome.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
Pour célébrer la Journée intergénérationnelle au Canada, nous encourageons les familles de tous âges à assister à cette heure du conte - enfants, parents, grands-parents et même arrière-grands-parents ! Tous sont les bienvenus.
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 11:00am
90 minutesCome and paint at the library! This is an opportunity to try out different techniques while meeting others who enjoy art. No lesson will be taught, however, books and videos will be available to provide ideas and inspiration. Materials will be provided.
Register online. Ages 9- 12.