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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.

  • Spark: A STEM Storytime

    Tuesdays, Apr 02, 2024 - May 07, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Registration opens on Monday, March 4, 2024 - 10:00am

    A fun program of discovery for preschoolers and their adult co-learner.

    Explore elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on inquiry-based activities and story. For ages 3-4. 

  • Thursday Apr 11, 2024 at 1:30pm
    90 minutes

    Meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members.  All are welcome.

    April 11 book: Warlight by Michael Ondaatje.

  • Bedtime Math

    Thursdays, Apr 11, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
    6:00pm
    45 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Registration opens on Monday, March 4, 2024 - 10:00am

    An evening family storytime program that encourages mathematical thinking through playful learning and hands-on activites.

    Engage, Encourage and Grow Together.

    For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.

  • Happy Cat: Peaceful Playful Crafting

    Friday Apr 12, 2024 at 3:30pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, March 4, 2024 - 10:00am

    Happy Cat: Peaceful, Playful Crafting

    For those looking for a quiet creative outlet to unleash their imaginations.

    Welcoming creators ages 6-9.

    All materials provided.

  • Dungeons and Dragons logo

    Saturday Apr 13, 2024 at 2:30pm
    120 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, January 1, 2024 - 10:00am

    Already played some DnD and looking for a game to join? Give this one-session-long adventure a try! 

    D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Meet new players as you undertake an adventure in this popular game! 

    For this adventure, you must build your own Level 2 character within certain guidelines, so you must register at least 6 days in advance to create your character and submit their character-sheet for DM approval before game-day. Late registrants will be assigned a random pre-generated character. 

    Ages 12-18

  • Night Owls Book Club

    Thursday Apr 18, 2024 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, March 4, 2024 - 10:00am

    New to independent reading?

    Join our family book club and discover great reading suggestions to get you started and keep you going. 

    We will share favorites, listen to read-alouds and participate in book-related art activities.

    For kids ages 6-8 and their adult reading partner.

  • Dickinson Discovery  Club, Let's Talk Science

    Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, March 4, 2024 - 10:00am

    Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.

    Come get excited about STEM with us.

    For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.

    A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.

  • Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, January 8, 2024 - 10:00am

    Spend your Saturday investigating the world of S.T.E.M. 

    This month we will be looking at gears and their importance in making machines work,

     Ages 8-12.

    Registration required

  • Thursday May 09, 2024 at 1:30pm
    90 minutes

    Meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members.  All are welcome.

    May 9 book: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

  • Young child doing science experiment

    Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Registration opens on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 10:00am

    Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.​

    ​For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.

    Please only reserve a spot for each child attending.