Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)Drop-in program
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 11:15am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)Drop-in program
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Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 11:45am (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)Drop-in program
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Join us following our Family Storytime & Babytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 5:30pmDrop-in program
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Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you for free. Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
The Ruth Dickinson branch will be offering free tax clinics in English on a first-come, first-served basis.
Before arriving to the free tax clinics, please verify whether you meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s eligibility criteria.
Click on the "View full schedule" button on the right of the screen to see when the clinics will be offered.
Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour remplir votre déclaration de revenus? Si vous avez un revenu modeste et une situation fiscale simple, des bénévoles formés pourraient remplir vos déclarations de revenu gratuitement. La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa s’allie avec l’Agence du revenu du Canada afin d’offrir des comptoirs d’impôt gratuits par l’entremise du Programme communautaire des bénévoles en matière d’impôt.
La succursale Ruth Dickinson offrira des comptoirs d’impôts gratuits en English seulement selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.
Avant de vous présenter aux comptoirs d’impôt gratuits, veuillez vous assurer de répondre aux critères d’admissibilité de l’Agence du revenu du Canada.
Appuyez sur le bouton « Voir l’horaire complet » à la droite de l’écran afin de voir quand les comptoirs seront offerts.
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until May 22, 2025)Drop-in program
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An evening storytime for children of all ages with their adult or guardian. Feel free to wear your pajamas (or not), bring along your favourite stuffie, blanket and your adult for stories, rhymes, and quiet songs.
Ages 4+. Drop-in program.
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)Drop-in program
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Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters.
If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join us for a fun, welcoming get together to work on your own projects.
Everyone and all ages welcome. Looking forward to meeting new friends and hope to see you there!
You will also be able to share good condition crafting items that need a new home at the 'give away table’.
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Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 06, 2025)Drop-in program
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Build, construct, engineer, and design using Lego, Meccano, K'nex, VEX Robotics, and more.
Drop-in. Open to ages 5+
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Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 2:00pmDrop-in program
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Come craft at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!
Drop-in program. For ages 4+
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Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 10:30amDid you know that 2025 marks the 95th anniversary of the publication of the first Nancy Drew novel? We will be joined by local author, Nancy Lauzon, for a discussion on all things Nancy Drew, from the origins of the series to Nancy Drew Sleuth conventions! Nancy will also bring her varied Nancy Drew collection for perusing. We hope to see you there!
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Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 21, 2025)
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Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.