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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.

  • Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 10, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. No program May 20.

  • Adult playing board game with children

    Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    1:00pm
    150 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    A weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO® bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!

    NOTE : during March Break, this room will be open to all! A structured activity is likely to be planned. Stay tuned.

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    Une belle sortie hebdomadaire pour les  familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO® et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!

    À noter : durant la semaine de relâche de mars, cette salle sera ouverte à tous! Il est possible qu'une activité avec animation soit planifiée. À suivre!

  • Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - May 06, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

    Mondays March 25, April 8, April 22 and May 6 

    UPDATE: April 8 session has been moved to 12:30-3 P.M.

    Venez jouer ou créer ou lire! Pour les enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.  

    Les lundis 25 mars, 8 avril, 22 avril et 6 mai 

    MISE À JOUR: la session du 8 avril aura lieu de 12 h 30 à 15 h

  • Children working together at a table.

    Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Come get excited about STEM with us! 

    Every two weeks during our regular Monday Homeschool Happenings program, there will be science experiments suitable for children ages 6-12 years and their adult co-learner. 

    This program is in partnership with the Let's Talk Science with UOttawa and Carleton U.

    Dates are as follows : 

    -January 29

    -February 12

    -February 26

    -March 11 **This is March Break week -- registration is required.

    -March 25

    -April 8

    -April 22

    -May 6

    -June 3

  • Chess set

    Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    4:00pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Interested in chess and looking for new opponents? 

    Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

    Reserved for players aged between 7-17.

  • child and adult playing with Lego bricks

    Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 03, 2024
    4:00pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Create and build with Lego®, Magna Tiles, blocks, etc.! We provide the toys, you bring your imagination! Ages 6 and up. Adult supervision is required.

    À vos Lego®, Magna Tiles, et autres jouets de construction! Nous fournissons les matériaux, vous apportez votre imagination! 6 ans et plus. Les adultes doivent superviser les enfants à leur charge.

  • Calculator and rulers

    Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Jun 10, 2024
    5:00pm
    90 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Tutoring and help with homework. After school for children ages 6 - 14 (Grades 1-10).

    Drop-in program offered in partnership with United for Literacy.

    Les étudiants de la 1ère à la 10ème année, agés de 6 à 14 ans, peuvent obtenir de l’aide aux devoirs.

    Programme portes ouvertes offert en collaboration avec l’organisme Littératie Ensemble.

  • Mondays, Apr 22, 2024 - Apr 29, 2024
    5:15pm
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    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.    

  • 2 kids sitting under a tree, silhouette with vibrant sky

    Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - May 21, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 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 4:00PM, 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 4-5PM on these dates:  You can click the link on the book titles below to place a hold.

    26 Sept, 2023

    24 Oct, 2023

    28 Nov, 2023

    19  Dec, 2023

    23 Jan, 2024 : The School of Good and Evil - book 1

    20 Feb, 2024 : The Land of Stories - The Wishing Spell - book 1

    26 Mar, 2024 : Keeper of Lost Cities - book 1

    23 April, 2024: The Revenge of Magic - book 1

    21 May, 2024 :The Blackthorn Key - book 1

    June date to be determined

  • Tuesdays, Apr 23, 2024 - May 28, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    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+