Every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm

September 13th- December 20th

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

Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome. 

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in. 

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, for children of all ages! 

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

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

Program runs for 30 min. Participants are welcome to stay and let their babies play afterwards.

PLEASE NOTE: no program Nov 2

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: numbers, letters, colours, fine motor skills (ex.using scissors), 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 September 14 - October 26, 2023 @10:30am

Richmond Branch OPL

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

Stay 'n' Play sessions Thursday, September 21, October 19. Closed Thursday, November 2.

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

Jouons à la biblio les jeudis, 21 septembre, 19 octobre. Fermée le jeudi, 2 novembre.

Join us after Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young 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. 

An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.

Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

First Thursday of each month (starts in May 2023). 1-3pm.

Ready for more than conversation? These 4-week module classes will help build on your English language skills. Beginner and Intermediate sessions. Each session's registration will open three (3) weeks prior to the first class. 

Everyone welcome! Register online.  

You are registering for: Session 1: October 5,12, 19 & 26, 2023 

Please check back to register for the following sessions:

Session 2: November 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2023

Vous cherchez un peu plus qu'une conversation? Nos classes en format module de 4 semaines vous aideront à développer vos compétences linguistiques en anglais. Sessions au niveau débutant ainsi qu'intermédiaire. Ouverture des inscriptions trois (3) semaines avant la première classe pour chaque session. 

Tous sont bienvenus ! Inscription en ligne.  

Vous vous enregistrez pour: session 1 : les 5, 12, 19 et 2 octobre 2023

Veuillez vérifiez plus tard pour vous inscrire à la session suivante : 

session 2 : les 9, 16, 23 et 30 novembre 2023

Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.

Let’s get creative! Participants will be provided with all the materials needed to complete the craft, from start to finish. No prior skills needed!

This month we will decorate miniature pumpkins with live succulent cuttings. A perfect fall centerpiece for your table.

No sessions Thursday August 3rd, and Thursday August 17th. 

Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring. 

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

Drop-in.

We are told: don't write down passwords; don't reuse passwords; make passwords long and complex.  Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show how to use free software that stores all your usernames and passwords along with related information and protects them with a single, very strong password.  Don't let your online accounts get compromised. It's easy and free.

Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3:30PM to 5PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either art, science, games or puzzle challenges.

Ages 3+ (with adult supervision)

Rejoignez-nous au Rockcliffe Park tous les jeudis de 15h30 à 17h pour une activité autonome différente - l'art, la science, les jeux ou les énigmes. 

3 ans+ (avec un adulte)

Aimez-vous les jeux de société ? Jouer aux cartes ou aux échecs ? Vous choisissez le jeu ! Plusieurs options seront disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi apporter vos propres jeux.

Programme portes-ouvertes 

Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to bring your own board games, too.

Drop-in program 

Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.

Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.

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

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.

Join us as author Karen Joan Watson reads stories about memory loss, caregiving, and a love of books. Materials from the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County will be available. 

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

NO PROGRAM ON NOVEMBER 2, 2023.

Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.

IL N'Y A PAS DE PROGRAMME LE 2 NOVEMBRE 2023.

Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking English and meet new friends.

These informal discussions are a chance to discuss topics of interest to you in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

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.

Create and build with Lego®!  Ages 6-12.

Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Pour les 6-12 ans.

Staff from the Greenboro Branch will come to the Ledbury Pavilion, 1250 Ledbury Avenue, the first Friday of every month from October until May, between 10:30 and 11:30. 

Each visit will include a 30-minute Family Storytime with stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 

Register for a library card for you and your children.  Ask for reading recommendations or tell us about YOUR favourite book from when you were a child. 

Drop In

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Joignez-vous à nous le premier vendredi de chaque mois pour un programme de contes en famille au Pavillon Ledbury, 1250 avenue Ledbury.

Chaque visite comprendra un programme de contes en famille de 30 minutes avec des histoires, comptines et chansons et s’adressera aux enfants de tous âges accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne).

Demandez une carte de bibliothèque pour vous et vos enfants.

Aucune inscription requise / PROGRAMME GRATUIT

Looking for something to do? Drop in for some crafts and games. For ages 6-12.

Tu t’ennuies? Tu ne sais pas quoi faire ? Viens à la biblio pour bricoler et jouer. Pour les 6 à 12 ans.

Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and... as many books as you want to read! (Drop-in)

Jeux de société, blocs LEGO et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire! (portes-ouvertes)

Oct 6 and Nov 24

For ages 6-12. Create and build with Lego®! 

NOTE: This is a stay and play program without staff supervision. 

Pour les 6 à 12 ans. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego® !

NOTEZ BIEN : Cette activité n’est pas supervisée par le personnel. 

Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and 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 les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.

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

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

Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®! 

Play card games, board games or Wii games at the Library. Ages 6-12.

 Viens jouer aux cartes, à des jeux de société ou à la Wii à la Bibliothèque. Pour les 6 à 12 ans.

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. First Saturday of every month. Drop in.

Stay longer to enjoy Play Day with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more - the room is open until 11:30am, as with all other Saturday mornings at Sunnyside.

Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. During the last half hour, we will explore STEM activities! 

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

Bring your stories alive by turning your pumpkins into your favorite book characters. Pumpkins will be displayed in the library. 

Show off your talent by painting and decorating your own pumpkin(s) (no carving or cutting) – all you need to bring is your creativity and a pumpkin (or more) of any size!  All supplies will be provided.

Ages 6-12. Drop-in.

Tu as une (ou plusieurs) citrouille non décorée à la maison?  Apporte-la et viens nous aider à décorer la bibliothèque! 

Laisse ta créativité s'exprimer et utilise la peinture pour transformer ta citrouille en personnage de ton livre préféré (sans découpe ou creusage). Le matériel sera fourni.

Pour les 6 à 12 ans. Portes ouvertes.  

Get a  Techno Buddy!

Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.

Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adults in a two-on-one setting.  

Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:

Facebook

Instagram

X (former Twitter)

Pinterest

Meeting place:  Teen Zone.

Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.

One topic per session.

Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. / Pratiquez vos habilités de conversation en anglais dans une ambiance décontractée et amicale. Pour tous les niveaux.

Language learning online resources / Ressources en ligne pour l'apprentisage des langues

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.

Create and build with Lego®!  Drop-in Program. Family Program.