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  • animals looking like detectives

    Shapeshifting with Ottawa Art Gallery

    Constance Bay
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 10:30am

    Registration opens on Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:00am

    If an elephant and a salmon became one animal, what would this creature look like? Inspired by the playful sculptures and drawings of Russell Yuristy, come play with some clay and sculpt your own imaginary critter. Ages 7-12. Registration required.

    Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone. If you need specific accommodations, please fill out this form: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form We prefer at least three weeks' notice for accommodation requests.

  • Draw Along with Award Winning Author & Illustrator Rob Justus

    Osgoode
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 10:30am

    Registration opens on Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:00am

    Come join award-winning author & illustrator Rob Justus for a goofy character draw-along. Rob will highlight some of his work, but more importantly give a quick tutorial on some of the basics of drawing and creating fun-loving characters. These workshops are for any level of budding artists.  Ages 8-12. Registration required.

    Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone.If you need specific accommodations, please fill out this form: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form

    We prefer at least three weeks' notice for accommodation requests.

  • Codes and Ciphers 101

    Vernon
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 10:30am

    Registration opens on Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:00am

    Become a master code breaker and learn to send secret messages to your friends.

    Break the secret code in the Greely branch, investigate and create your own secret message and try out our coding Cubetto activity. 

    Ages 4 and up. Registration Required

    Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone.  If you need specific accommodations, please fill out this form: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form 

    We prefer at least three weeks' notice for accommodation requests.
  • animals playing detective

    Get into the Groove!

    Online
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 11:00am

    Registration opens on Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:00am

    Get into the groove in this highly energetic and interactive dance session! Participants will explore simple, fun, and easy dance moves that everyone can follow in a safe and inclusive environment! Presented by Luv2Groove. Family program for ages 4+. Registration required. 

    Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone.  If you need specific accommodations, please fill out this form: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form 
    We prefer at least three weeks' notice for accommodation requests. 

  • Detective Science

    Orléans
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Registration opens on Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:00am

    Put on your detective cap and examine fingerprints, mystery powders, ink samples, and teeth 
    impressions. Get ready to practice your memory skills to create a composite! After all, analyzing all the 
    evidence is what helps pinpoint the perpetrator. Presented by Mad Science Ottawa. Ages 7-12.
    Registration required.

    Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone. If you need specific 
    accommodations, please fill out this form: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form

    We prefer at least three weeks' notice for accommodation requests.
  • March Break

    Let's Talk Science: The Science of Light

    Hazeldean
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Registration opens on Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:00am

    Get ready to experiment with light. Participants will use flashlights and other equipment to learn about light and colour. A simple kaleidoscope craft will enhance their study of the magic of light. Presented by Let’s Talk Science. For ages 7-9. Registration required.

    Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone. If you need specific accommodations, please fill out this form: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form We prefer at least three weeks' notice for accommodation requests.

  • Choose your own adventure! There be dragons! Puppet making and storytelling

    Rockcliffe Park
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Drop-in program

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    Be the master of your own destiny by creating your own story with a dragon!

    Hear a story about dragons then make your own dragon puppet cast to use in our puppet theatre.  What wonderful stories can you create?

    Drop-in program. English.  For ages 6+

  • Mādahòkì: Feel the Heartbeat

    Carlingwood
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Registration opens on Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:00am

    Explore our strong connection to one another through the heartbeat of mother earth. Participants will explore “good medicine” through musical connections. This workshop is interactive, and participants create their own music with rattles and through a stomp dance. Families ages 4+. Registration required.

    Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone. If you need specific accommodations, please fill out this form:

    https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form

    We prefer at least three weeks' notice for accommodation requests

  • Magic Show with Luc Leduc, The Duke of Magic

    Vernon
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 2:00pm

    Registration opens on Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:00am

    Join Luc Leduc, The Duke of Magic for an action packed, 45- minute bilingual magic show with a lot of audience participation.

    Family program for ages 4+. Registration required.

    Ottawa Public Library is committed to making its programs accessible to everyone. If you need specific accommodations, please fill out this form:                                                                   https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/accessible-services-request-form
    We prefer at least three weeks' notice for accommodation requests.
     

    Spectacle de magie avec Luc Leduc, Leduc de la magie
    Rejoignez Luc Leduc, Leduc de la magie, pour un spectacle de magie bilingue de 45 minutes, plein d'action et avec beaucoup de participation du public. Programme familial pour les 4+ ans. Inscription requise.

    La Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa (BPO) s’efforce de rendre ses programmes universellement accessibles. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation, veuillez remplir le présent formulaire : 
    https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/formulaire-de-demande-de-services-acce...
    Il est préférable de présenter votre demande au moins trois semaines à l’avance.

  • Spy Gadgets

    Rosemount
    Tuesday Mar 11, 2025 at 2:30pm

    Registration opens on Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10:00am

    Mission prep has begun. We’ll supply the parts, and you’ll create your gear. We will be building challenges with different materials.

    For ages 6-12. 

    Registration required