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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.

  • Santa sitting in chair holding a book

    Monday Dec 04, 2023 at 7:00pm
    60 minutes

    Join us for a holiday themed escape room created by Breakout Edu.

    "Oh no! It’s Christmas Eve and the naughty and nice book is missing from Santa’s office! One of the mischievous elves must have thought it would be fun to hide it somewhere in Christmas village and play a little joke. Without the book, Santa won’t be able to deliver presents to all the good boys and girls’ around the world! Santa needs your help to locate the missing book before it is time to depart the North Pole!"

    Ages 10-14. Please bring your library card as this program may require wifi access.

  • Spark: A STEM Storytime

    Tuesdays, Dec 05, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    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. 

  • Night Lights

    Tuesday Dec 05, 2023 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Have you started reading on your own? Looking for the next best early reader or beginner chapter book? Come join the Night Lights Book Club. We will listen to stories, share our favourites and participate in book-related activities. Registration required. For 6 to 8 year olds. 

  • Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 4:00pm
    60 minutes

    Ages 8 to 13 years old. Pop-up cards are fun for any occasion.

    Sign up and learn how to design and make your own pop-up cards! 

  • Dickinson Discovery Club, Let's Talk Science

    Thursday Dec 07, 2023 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    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.

  • Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    Join us as we explore a dungeon and fight fearsome monsters! This easy roleplaying system is perfect for complete beginners who are curious about roleplaying games. Ages 7-13.

  • Three children reading together

    Thursday Dec 14, 2023 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    This club will start meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting in October! Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12.

    November 9th Meeting:

    Scurry by Mac Smith
    Dog Knight by Jeremy Whitley

    December 14th Meeting:

    Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson

    Registration required (up to 10 participants).

  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

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

    This session we will look at electricity through and introduction to Little Bits and creation of a battery operated machine.

    Ages 8-12

    Registration required

  • Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Let your creativity flow with Pop-up Painters. Transform a blank canvas into a majestic snowy trees painting! Guided tutorial and supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Ages 8 and up.

    This program is made possible with support from Friends of the Ottawa Public Library.

    Paint me a Picture workshop is part of Emerald Plaza’s Holiday Open House. Throughout the day enjoy light refreshments, make holiday gift supplies at our crafting table, and play Chocolate Bar Bingo in the afternoon.

  • 2 kids sitting under a tree, silhouette with vibrant sky

    Tuesdays, Dec 19, 2023 - May 21, 2024
    3:30pm
    45 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Join us as we kickoff the 2023-2024 RP Rebel Readers Bookclub at Rockcliffe Park.  For the first meeting our book is "Children of the Fox" by Kevin Sands.

    Click here to place a hold for Children of the Fox for the physical book, eBook or audiobook.

    This bookclub is for kids ages 9-12 and will be in English.  Registration is required as space is limited.

    For our first meeting on 26 Sept at 3:30PM, bring at least one suggestion of a book to suggest to the group to read.  We will create our list of books for the remaining meetings.  

    We will meet once a month, on a Tuesday from 3:30-4:15PM on these dates:

    26 Sept, 2023

    24 Oct, 2023

    28 Nov, 2023

    19  Dec, 2023

    23 Jan, 2024

    20 Feb, 2024

    26 Mar, 2024

    23 April, 2024

    21 May, 2024

    June date to be determined