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  • Parenting in Ottawa

    Tuesdays, Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    14 sessions remaining

    Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.

  • Wednesdays, Sep 18, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    39 sessions remaining

    Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these hours. Learn ways to help your child eat healthy and be active Make sure your child is on track with their growth and development. In partnership with Ottawa Public Health.

  • Les chiens à la bibliothèque!  ​​​​​​​Dogs at the Library!

    Saturdays, Sep 21, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Rendez visite à des chiens thérapeutiques de Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) et à leurs maîtres dans un environnement décontracté avec une présentation spéciale de la Société de la protection des animaux (SPA) d'Ottawa sur le bien-être des animaux de compagnie. Participez à l'un ou l'autre des programmes ou bien aux deux. Ils sont gratuits et aucune inscription n'est requise.

    La présentation de la SPA : 10 h 30 à 11 h 30

    Visite des chiens thérapeutiques de TPOC : 11 h 30 à 12 h 30

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    Visit therapy dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) and their handlers in a relaxed setting with a special presentation on animal care from the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). Come to either or both of these free drop-in programs!

    OHS presentation: 10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.

    TPOC Therapy Dog visit: 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.

     

  • Saturdays, Sep 21, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024
    3:00pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Rubik's Cubes at BH

     A friendly Rubik's Cube community meetup hosted by Blackburn Hamlet Branch. In a Non-Competitive setting, join to meet friends, show off your skills and see others perform. Please bring your own cube if possible

    Event Dates:

    Saturday September 21, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Saturday October 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Saturday November 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Rubik's Cubes a BH

    Une rencontre communautaire amicale Rubik's Cube est organisée par la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet. Dans un cadre non compétitif, rejoignez-nous pour rencontrer des amis, montrer vos compétences et voir les autres performer.

    Merci d'apporter votre propre cube si possible.

    Dates:

    Samedi 21 septembre 2024 a 15 h 00

    Samedi 19 octobre 2024 a 15 h 00

    Samedi 16 novembre 2024 a 15 h 00

  • Tuesdays, Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    5:30pm
    150 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Bring your friends & family for exciting card games, board games, & brain teasers! We have many games including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, & more! You may also bring some of your own. Brain teasers include puzzles, riddles, & Rubik's cubes. 

    Tuesdays once every 2 weeks

    Drop-in

  • Saturday Oct 19, 2024 at 10:30am
    180 minutes

    Come into the Richmond branch to pick up a mini pumpkin to take home and decorate as your favourite book character.  
     

    Return the decorated pumpkin to the branch by October 26th where they will be displayed for the community to enjoy and a winner will be selected and contacted. 
     

    Only pumpkins supplied

    While supplies last. 

  • Saturday Oct 19, 2024 at 11:00am
    120 minutes

    Paint a ghastly ghost onto different works of art to create your own spooky scene.  

    Self-directed, drop-in. 

  • Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 11:00am
    120 minutes

    Create some seasonal cards to share with loved ones and to also gift to special members of the community.