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Youth Scrabble (ages 10+)

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Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 4:30pm (series runs until May 26, 2025)

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For Ages 10-18. Drop-in on Mondays between 4:30 and 6 pm for Youth Scrabble - an incredibly exciting activity that provides a challenging and stimulating experience for players. The game requires players to use their vocabulary, strategy, and critical thinking skills to create and place words on the board while competing against others. Whether you're an experienced player or a beginner, the fast-paced and competitive nature of the game is sure to keep you engaged and focused. Additionally, the social aspect of Club Scrabble is not to be underestimated, as players can meet new people, share their love of the game, and have fun together. Overall, Youth Scrabble is an exhilarating and satisfying pastime that offers mental stimulation, social interaction, and a lot of excitement.

This program is led by Heidi Robertson, Director of the Ottawa Scrabble Club

Note: There is no program on February 17 (Family Day), April 21 (Easter Monday) and May 19 (Victoria Day)
Reading Buddies (April-May session)

Ruth E. Dickinson

Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 5:15pm (series runs until May 12, 2025)

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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.

Session dates:
April 7, 14 and 28
May 5 & 12

Note: Those who register for the April-May session cannot register for the May-June session and vice versa.
Homework Help / Club de devoirs

Ruth E. Dickinson

Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

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Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Ages 6-12. Drop in.
Led by United for Literacy.

Joins-toi à notre club d’aide aux devoirs, pour recevoir de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l’anglais, etc. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!
Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble.
Contes en famille

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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 28, 2025)

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

Joignez-nous après notre Contes en famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.

Inscription non requise. Portes ouvertes.
Jouons à la biblio / Stay & Play

Ruth E. Dickinson

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 11:00am (series runs until May 28, 2025)

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Joignez-nous après notre Contes en famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.

Join us following our French Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.
After School Club

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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until May 28, 2025)

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Drop-in after school to unwind with a different craft and activity each week!

For school-aged children. Drop-in program.
Mother's Day: Tea Party & Pajama Storytime

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Thursday May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm

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It's a Mommy & Me Tea!

Join us as we break out the best teacups to celebrate Moms with songs, stories, a unique craft, and (of course) tea.

Registration required. All family members welcome - including Grandmothers and Dads too.
Paint With Me

Ruth E. Dickinson

Saturday May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm

Registration opens on Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am

Join us for a story followed by an opportunity to create a work of art together! A child and their guardian will receive canvases and paint them so that come together to make an image.

Note: The program is limited to 1 child per 1 guardian. One registration reserves a spot for a guardian and a child.

Registration required. For children age 8 and up and their guardian.
Crafting A Story Book Club

Ruth E. Dickinson

Thursday May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 19, 2025)

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New to independent reading?

Join us for a story and then craft or artwork about the story and characters.

Registration required. For kids ages 5-8 and their adult reading partner.
Pajama Storytime

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Thursday May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm

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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.