Donate to help your community ​at the Ruth E. Dickinson library during opening hours. ​

100 Malvern Drive​

Friday December 1st at 10am to ​

Thursday, December 21st at 1pm 

Items most need are: ​peanut butter, jam, juice boxes, fruit cups, granola bars, crackers, boxed macaroni & cheese, and canned pasta.​

Visit barrhavenfoodcupboard.ca ​to find more information about how you can help. ​

Donate to help your community ​at the Ruth E. Dickinson library during opening hours. ​

100 Malvern Drive​

Friday December 1st at 10am to ​

Thursday, December 21st at 1pm 

Items most need are: ​peanut butter, jam, juice boxes, fruit cups, granola bars, crackers, boxed macaroni & cheese, and canned pasta.​

Visit barrhavenfoodcupboard.ca ​to find more information about how you can help. ​

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?

Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.  Drop-in program.

Please note: no program Oct 9, Oct 30

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Drop-in.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to stay after the program to play and chat. Drop-in program.

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés de 0 à 18 mois et un parent ou gardien. N’hésitez pas à rester après le programme pour jouer et socialiser. Portes ouvertes.

Stay 'n' Play sessions Monday, September 25, October 23, 30. Closed Monday, October 9.

Jouons à la biblio les lundis, 25 septembre, 23 et 30 octobre. Fermée le lundi 9 octobre.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.

Ages 19 to 35 months.

Drop-in program. 

Join us for coffee, cards, games and conversation in a casual setting.

Drop in.

A weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!

***Mondays Sept 11, 18 and 25, we will be providing materials to decorate Remembrance Hearts and Rocks, should you want to add one for our Truth and Reconciliation Day display.

Une belle sortie hebdomadaire pour les  familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!

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Les lundis de septembre, nous fournirons le matériel nécessaire pour décorer une roche ou un coeur en souvenir des victimes du système des écoles résidentielles et de leurs familles, au cas où vous voudriez participer à notre présentoir pour la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.

Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

Mondays September 11, September 25, October 23, November 13, November 27, December 11.

Venez jouer ou créer ou lire! Pour les enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.  

Les lundis 11 septembre, 25 septembre, 23 octobre, 13 novembre, 11 décembre. 

Cantook, Libby and Cloud Library.  With so many options, it can be a bit daunting if you’re using these applications for the first time. Join us for a short presentation about how to access eBooks and audiobooks with the library in a low-pressure environment.  Bring your devices and staff will walk you through how to access our electronic book collections.  

Think about all the data on your PC; videos of the grandkids playing in a park, photos of your trip to Patagonia (lucky you!), tax records, emails… Now think about whether those files exist anywhere else. If the answer is no, you need to think about backup.

You could lose data due to viruses, fire, theft, tornado, hard disk failure, making an unintended change to a file, or a wayward finger deleting a file. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will discuss various ways you can ensure your important data survives any catastrophe.

Tutoring and homework help for children in grades one to eight.  This program is provided in partnership with United for Literacy.

Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss ideas about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.

Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.

Did you know that jigsaw puzzles can strengthen your short-term memory, enhance your eye-hand coordination and sharpen your observation skills?

Drop in at the Cumberland branch and stay a while for a relaxing time making jigsaw puzzles.

Anytime during our opening hours.

Savez-vous que faire un casse-tête peut renforcer votre mémoire à court terme, améliorer la coordination oeil-main et aiguiser vos compétences d'observation?

Faites un saut à la succursale Cumberland afin de relaxer tout en faisant un casse-tête.

En tout temps lors de nos heures d'ouverture.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min. Registration required.

Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. (No registration needed.)

Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. (Inscription non-requise.)

Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Drop in program.

Stay longer and enjoy our "Stay & Play" program.

Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

Restez davantage et profitez de notre programme "Jouons à la bibliothèque".

Stories, songs and rhymes for babies and parent or caregiver. Stay & Play afterwards for 30 minutes.  Ages 0-18 months.  Drop-in.

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. 

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. 

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

With tall tales, rhymes, and songs; start your morning off by joining us for our family story time! Stick around after for stay and play where an assortment of toys will be out for children to explore and play with freely.

Tuesdays, November 7 - December 12, 2023 @ 10:30am 

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.

Ages 15 to 35 months.

Drop-in program.

Please Note: No program Oct 31st

Meet new friends after storytime! Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, crafts and much more. Drop-in program. 

Rencontrez de nouveaux amis après l'heure du conte! Socialisez et jouez avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage et bien plus encore! Portes ouvertes.

Learn and practice new English language skills and meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment. Offered in partnership with Greenbelt Church. All are welcome to this drop-in program!

Apprenez et pratiquez votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un milieu décontracté. Offert en partenariat avec l'Église Greenbelt. Tout le monde est bienvenue à ce programme sans inscription!

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in program.

Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. (No registration needed)

Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. (inscription non-requise)

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.

**Note: No program Tuesday, November 7th and Tuesday, November 14th.  

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.

Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in. 

Bring your friends & family in for exciting board games & card games.  We have a variety to choose from including Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, & more!  You are also welcome to bring your own games.  

Second Tuesday evening of each month

Join us for a free screening of La Haine. The film was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and was released in 1995. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 98 minutes. In French with English subtitles.

Bring your knitting, crochet, or other fibre project and share tips, patterns, and conversation with fellow enthusiasts! Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

Drop-in every second Tuesday of the month between 6:00pm-7:30pm.

December 12th, January 9th, February 13th, March 12th, April 9th, May 14th, June 11th. 

Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about writing and publishing. Share your triumphs, trials and tribulations with a supportive, informal group.  "Pen and Paper" is just a name.  Bring any medium you want. 

Holiday papercraft: Open doors, every one welcome from 6pm... 

Unleash your creative genius crafting with paper and more; all materials supplied and you can bring your own meaningful little items like treasured greeting cards, old family pictures to copy, ribbons, and charms to add to your creations.

Bricolage avec papier pour le temps des fêtes: Portes ouvertes, tout le monde est bienvenu a partir de 18h... 

Venez libérer votre génie créatif avec l’artisanat en papier; tous matériaux seront fournis et vous pouvez également apporter vos propres petits objets précieux comme de cartes de souhaits, des photos de famille pour copier, des rubans et des breloques à ajouter à vos créations.

Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

Join us for a fun and relaxing session of adult colouring.  An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

All supplies are provided.  No experience required.  All you need to bring is your creativity!

Limited spaces - Registration required.

Redécouvrez le plaisir de colorier en vous joignant à notre club de coloriage pour adultes - un moment de détente et de relaxation tout en pratiquant l'art-thérapie.

Tout le matériel est fourni. Aucune expérience requise. 

Tout ce dont vous avez besoin est votre créativité!

Places limitées - inscription requise

Participez à des rencontres sociales pour discuter d’une grande variété de livres sélectionnés par les membres du club de lecture. Cette activité est ouverte à tous. Les personnes inscrites ont la responsabilité d’obtenir un exemplaire du livre à lire ou à écouter.

Le livre du mois est La panthère des neiges par Sylvain Tesson .

​Profitez de notre Groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral. ​

Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French  in a relaxed atmosphere.​

​Bienvenue à tous!!!

Tutoring and homework help for children in grades one to eight.  This program is provided in partnership with United for Literacy.

Welcome back to North Gloucester! After a long hiatus, Knit Wits will be back in the New Year, trying out Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. Come share advice, ideas, and conversation with other knitters. Open to all adults and teens. Drop in. (Not for those looking to learn). || Bienvenue de retour à la succursale Gloucester nord! Après une longue détente, Trico'thé sera de retour en essayant le mardi soir, de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30. Venez partager vos suggestions et idées tout en placotant avec d’autres tricoteurs! Ouverte aux adultes et ados. Inscription non-requise. (Pas pour ceux qui cherche à apprendre).

Drop in and practice your English through social conversation and fun group activities. All languages and cultural backgrounds welcome.

Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment.

Did you know that jigsaw puzzles can strengthen your short-term memory, enhance your eye-hand coordination and sharpen your observation skills?

Drop in at the Cumberland branch and stay a while for a relaxing time making jigsaw puzzles.

Anytime during our opening hours.

Savez-vous que faire un casse-tête peut renforcer votre mémoire à court terme, améliorer la coordination oeil-main et aiguiser vos compétences d'observation?

Faites un saut à la succursale Cumberland afin de relaxer tout en faisant un casse-tête.

En tout temps lors de nos heures d'ouverture.

Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. 30 min. Drop-in.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver.

For ages 19-35 months. Drop-in.

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.

Ages 15 to 35 months.

Drop-in program.

Please Note: no program Nov 1st

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

Aucune inscription requise.

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. Ages 18-36 months. Drop-in program.

Stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.

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

Join us following Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program. / Joignez-nous au après Contes en Famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.

Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.

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. 

Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch.  Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

Apportez votre tricot ou votre crochet et rencontrez d'autres passionnés à la succursale Sunnyside.  Les tricoteurs de tous niveaux sont les bienvenus.

Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. 

Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed atmosphere. 

Every second  Wednesday afternoon 1-3 pm

Bring your knitting project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.

Join us for a preschool circle time with lots of stories, rhymes and songs, followed by a craft. Children are encouraged to bring an item or photo to share/talk about with the other participants.  

For children aged 3-4 (starting kindergarten in the fall of 2024) and a parent/caregiver. Siblings are welcome.

Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en français gratuit pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.

Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

Join our free French conversation group to practice speaking in French in a relaxed and friendly environment.

All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

Think about all the data on your PC: videos of the grandkids playing in a park, photos of your trip to Patagonia (lucky you!), tax records, emails… Now think about whether those files exist anywhere else. If the answer is no, Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group, will show you how to backup your files to keep them safe.

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon.  This group meets every second Wednesday of the month (September to June) See link below for this year's selections:

September 13: The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks

October 11: Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga

November 8: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

December 13: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good

January 10: Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout

February 14: Women Talking by Miriam Toews

March 13: Lady Byron & Her Daughters by Julia Markus

April 10: Bluebird by Genevieve Graham

May 8: This Other Eden by Paul Harding

June 12 (meeting outside library): Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in A Transgender Family by Amanda Jetté Knox

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Play and learn about chess. For 6+ years old. 

Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus. 

Come join our Homework Club and get help with Reading, math, Science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. Ages 6-12.

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. Avec des bénévoles de Littéracie Ensemble. Pour les 6 à 12 ans. 

Improve your spoken French in a relaxed setting. This group is for those at an intermediate level. No registration required. / Améliorez votre français parlé dans une ambiance décontractée. Ce groupe est de niveau intermédiaire. Aucune inscription requise.

Put your knowledge of random facts to the test!  Join us at Greenboro branch to compete against your friends, eat snacks, and learn new things.

Ages 13 - 18

Session 1: October 25th  Halloween/Horror Trivia

Session 2: November 29th  Random Trivia

Session 3:  December 13th  Star Wars Trivia

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Testez vos connaissances sur des faits aléatoires ! Rejoignez-nous à la succursale de Greenboro pour rivaliser avec vos amis, manger des collations et apprendre de nouvelles choses.

Pour les 13 à 18 ans

Séance 1: le 25 octobre  Quiz du l'halloween et l'horreur

Séance 2: le 29 novembre  Quiz des faits aléatoires

Séance 3: le 13 décembre  Quiz du Star Wars

Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if you're comfortable, and learn about what other folks are working on (or just make friends and bond over your latest tv show obsession)! Knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, beading, and more.

If you are a knitter, a crocheter or a crafter, come and join us at Hazeldean Stitches. Share your ideas and projects with other yarn artists. All ages welcome! 

Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté pour les débutants.

Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment for beginners.
 

Donate to help your community ​at the Ruth E. Dickinson library during opening hours. ​

100 Malvern Drive​

Friday December 1st at 10am to ​

Thursday, December 21st at 1pm 

Items most need are: ​peanut butter, jam, juice boxes, fruit cups, granola bars, crackers, boxed macaroni & cheese, and canned pasta.​

Visit barrhavenfoodcupboard.ca ​to find more information about how you can help. ​

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop-in.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. 

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children.

Ages 3-4 with a parent or caregiver. Drop in.

Little Learners is a program for preschool aged children and their grown ups which will have a  focus on preschool readiness.  Each week will feature a different developmental/learning domain.  Some topics we will explore are: weather, days of the week, opposites, prepositions, self help skills (ex. dressing), etc.  

Each session we will have books, songs, activities,etc that will support the weekly topic.  

Its fun to learn!!  

Ages:2.5-4yrs 

Thursdays November 9 - December 14, 2023   

N.B. Stay after and enjoy play time and social interaction at our Stay and Play.

Richmond Branch OPL

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months old and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in Program. 

Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver.  Drop in.

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

Join us in our picture book area for lots of fun activities! Play with puppets, felt stories, building blocks, and more! All ages. Drop-In.

Please note: "Stay and Play!" will still be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays even when no regular programs are scheduled.

Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés âgés de 0 à 18 mois accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.

Session 1 : Du 14 septembre au 26 octobre

Session 2 : Du 16 novembre au 14 décembre 

Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages 0-18 months old and a parent or caregiver. This is a drop-in activity. 

Session 1 : September 14 to October 26 

Session 2 : November 16 to December 14 

* Aucun programme les 2 et 9 novembre; les 21 et 28 décembre. / No programs on November 2, December 21 and December 28 *

Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children. Drop-in program.​

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

December 14 book: Finding Me by Viola Davis.

Stories, songs and rhymes for babies with their parents or caregivers. A drop-in program for babies 0-18 months. 

Watercolours for beginners, with the help of Creativebug, an arts and crafts online resource with thousands of video classes and workshops. This series will be in 4 parts.

Brush strokes basics

1. Understanding brush strokes - Explore different techniques using different brushes and strokes

2. Painting leaves  

3. Painting trees  

Combining elements

4. Painting a wreath

Registration required.  Participants must be available for the entire series.

Shared supplies included.

Aquarelle pour débutants, avec l'aide de Creativebug, une ressource en ligne contenant des milliers de vidéos d'art et de bricolages. Cette série se fera en 4 sessions.

Base des coups de pinceaux

1. Comprendre les coups de pinceaux - Explorer les différentes techniques en utilisant différents pinceaux.

2. Peindre des feuilles

3. Peindre des arbres

Combiner les éléments 

4. Peindre une couronne

Inscription requise. Vous devrez être disponible pour toute la série.

Les fournitures sont incluses et partagées.

Drop in for a showing of the movie The Polar Express (2004) starring Tom Hanks!

The movie will start at 6:00pm. Total run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Popcorn & hot chocolate provided!

Ages 13-17

Come knit/crochet/chat at the Munster Library Thursdays 6-8pm All levels are welcome!

Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc.) and share tips, tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. ​
For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.​​​

Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet (ou broderie, point de croix, etc) afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous niveaux. ​

Programme portes-ouvertes.​

​

Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

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).

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.

Improve your spoken French in a relaxed atmosphere and make new friends!

Améliorez votre français parlé dans une ambiance décontractée.

The weather outside is frightful, but the treats are so delightful. Join us to decorate cookies and/or a graham cracker house. Free hot chocolate and popcorn. Drop-in program. 

Ages 13-17

Come learn the very basics of using a sewing machine with us and make a drawstring bag!

For ages 12-17 years old. Registration is required.

ONLY ONE PLACE REMAINS AVAILABLE. It's for Saturday Nov 25th, 3pm-4:30pm. Contact Véro Dupuis directly to register : veronique.dupuis@biblioottawalibrary.ca 

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Viens apprendre les bases de la couture à la machine avec nous et fais un sac à cordon coulissant !

Pour les 12 à 17 ans. Inscription requise.

UNE SEULE PLACE DISPONIBLE - c'est pour le samedi 25 novembre, 3:00pm-4:30pm.

SVP contactez Véro Dupuis directement pour la réserver : veronique.dupuis@biblioottawalibrary.ca

Did you know that jigsaw puzzles can strengthen your short-term memory, enhance your eye-hand coordination and sharpen your observation skills?

Drop in at the Cumberland branch and stay a while for a relaxing time making jigsaw puzzles.

Anytime during our opening hours.

Savez-vous que faire un casse-tête peut renforcer votre mémoire à court terme, améliorer la coordination oeil-main et aiguiser vos compétences d'observation?

Faites un saut à la succursale Cumberland afin de relaxer tout en faisant un casse-tête.

En tout temps lors de nos heures d'ouverture.

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 

A bi-weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!
For ages 5-12.

Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

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Une sortie bi-hebdomadaire pour les  familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!
Pour les enfants de 5 à 12 ans.

Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.

Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!

Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!

Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®! 

Come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the big screen at the library.

*Please note : seating is on straight chairs, or on cushions on the floor.

September 15 : Abominable

September 22 : The Princess Bride (rated PG)

September 29 - DC League of Super-Pets (rated G)

October 6 : Detective Pikachu (rated PG)

October 13 - Ferngully (rated G)

October 20 : Asterix et Obélix : Mission Cléopâtre (EN FRANÇAIS with English subtitles) (rated G)

October 27 : Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-rabbit (rated G)

November 10 : Strange Magic (rated PG)

November 17 : Marcel the shell with shoes on (rated PG)

November 24 : Ferdinand (rated G)

December 1 : Kung Fu Panda (rated PG)

December 8 : The Peanuts Movie (rated G)

December 15 : The Lego movie (rated G)

Come crafting at the library, we have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! Drop-in program. Ages 4-12.

Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour que tu puisses satisfaire l’artiste en toi! Portes ouvertes. 4-12 ans.

Interested in playing D&D?  Then join us on for a D&D adventure.  Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters. For ages 13-17.  Spaces limited.

Donate to help your community ​at the Ruth E. Dickinson library during opening hours. ​

100 Malvern Drive​

Friday December 1st at 10am to ​

Thursday, December 21st at 1pm 

Items most need are: ​peanut butter, jam, juice boxes, fruit cups, granola bars, crackers, boxed macaroni & cheese, and canned pasta.​

Visit barrhavenfoodcupboard.ca ​to find more information about how you can help. ​

Come join us and make artistic creations from several kinds of materials available at our branch. Ages 6-12. Drop-in Program.  

Viens nous joindre à notre atelier de bricolage et réalise des créations artistiques à partir de plusieurs sortes de matériels disponibles à notre succursale. Pour les 6 à 12 ans. Portes ouvertes. 

Saturday, November 18 / Le samedi 18 novembre

Saturday, December 2 / Le samedi 2 décembre

Saturday, December 16 / Le samedi 16 décembre

Play and learn about chess. For 6+ years old. 

Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. Pour les 6 ans et plus. 

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, for children of all ages! | Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires, des chansons et des comptines, pour les enfants de tous âges!

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.

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

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.

Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!

Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!

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Programme familial. Porte ouverte.

De 4 à 12 ans (les enfants de 4 à 6 ans doivent être surveillés par un adulte

Family Program. Drop-in.

Ages 4-12 (4-6 year olds must have adult supervision)

Saturdays in December - Stay after Saturday storytime for a holiday craft.

Dec 2nd: Make your own snow globe! Limit of one snow globe per family while supplies last

Dec 9th: Holiday cards. Make one to take home, and make another to for a local senior. 

Dec 16th: Cookie decorating!

Drop in program

The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We will discuss various aspects of the game, do practical exercises and problems, explore and practice. Designed for beginners and intermediate players.

Le Club de Go d'Ottawa (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organise des ateliers pour tous ceux qui aimeraient approfondir leurs connaissances du jeu de Go. On y discute plusieurs aspects du jeu, on fait des exercices et des problèmes, on explore et on s’entraîne. Conçu pour les débutants et les intermédiaires.

For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

Saturdays 1:30-3

Please note: no program Sept 30, Nov 4 & Nov 11

Create intricate paper art perfect for the season in a simple, easy to follow craft. Enjoy a calm atmosphere, good conversation, and discover how to turn swirls of paper into a wintery art piece or holiday card that is sure to impress. 

Love manga and anime?  Come join us to discuss all things Naruto, Demon Slayer, and much more with fellow fans!  We watch anime, eat snacks, and play games.

Ages 13 - 18.  Registration required. 

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Aimez-vous l'anime ou le manga ?  Venez à la bibliothèque pour discuter les séries comme Naruto, Demon Slayer et plus avec les autres amateurs d'anime !  Nous regardons l'anime, mangeons des collations et jouons les jeux.

Pour les 13 - 18 ans.  Enregistrement requis.