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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.

  • Black background, deck of cards, red curtains, magic wand and stars

    Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 1:30pm
    60 minutes

    Join us for a magical and fun-filled afternoon with magician John Pert!

    Saturday, December, 2

    1:30-2:30 pm

    Drop-In, Everyone Welcome

    Free

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    Rejoignez-nous pour un après-midi magique et amusant avec le magicien John Pert!

    samedi 2 décembre

    13h30-14h30

    Sans réservation,  Tout le monde est bienvenue

    Gratuit

  • Orange and yellow background with animal cartoons

    Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 3:00pm
    60 minutes

    Celebrate the new children section at the Rideau branch with The Zoo Crew! This program will feature LIVE animals, including the chance to touch some.

    Youth of all ages are welcome to this free bilingual program!

    Part of a whole day event! The zoo crew will offer a program between 3:00-4:00 pm

    377 Rideau Street, Ottawa

    Rideau branch, Ottawa, Public LIbrary, Main Floor

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    Viens célébrer notre nouvelle section jeunesse à la succursale Rideau avec Le Zoo Crew! Ce programme spécial met en vedette de vrais animaux que tu auras l’occasion de toucher!

    Les jeunes de tout âge sont les bienvenues à ce programme bilingue gratuit.

    Cet événement fait partie d’une journée d’activités.

    Le Zoo Crew offrira son programme de 15h00 à 16h00.

    377 rue Rideau, Ottawa

    Succursale Rideau, Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa, Étage principal 

  • Saturdays, Dec 02, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

    Drop In

    30 minutes

    ** No program September 30 or November 11 **

  • Family story time

    Saturdays, Dec 02, 2023 - Dec 16, 2023
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

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

    Please Note: No program Sept 30th or Nov 11th. For programs on Oct 28 and Nov 25, please see our Spanish Storytime event listing.

  • snowflakes and stars

    Saturdays, Dec 02, 2023 - Dec 16, 2023
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Saturdays in December - Stay after Saturday storytime for a holiday craft.

    Dec 2nd: Make your own snow globe! Limit of one snow globe per family while supplies last

    Dec 9th: Holiday cards. Make one to take home, and make another to for a local senior. 

    Dec 16th: Cookie decorating!

    Drop in program

  • person reading to children

    Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 11, 2023
    10:00am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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

  • Family story time

    Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 11, 2023
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.  Drop-in program.

    Please note: no program Oct 9, Oct 30

  • Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 11, 2023
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.

    Ages 19 to 35 months.

    Drop-in program. 

  • Mondays, Dec 04, 2023 - Dec 11, 2023
    11:15am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.

    Ages 19 to 35 months.

    Drop-in program. 

  • Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. (No registration needed.)

    Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. (Inscription non-requise.)