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.
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.
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.
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 toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months.
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.
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!
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop in program.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.
Ages 19 to 35 months.
Drop-in program.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Drop-in.
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children.
Note: There will not be a session on October 30 or October 31.
Joignez-nous les lundis et mardis au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.
À noter: Il n'y aura pas de session le 30 octobre ou le 31 octobre.
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 children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Share the enjoyment of books in a relaxed atmosphere on the Second Monday of the month.
The Stittsville Open book club is a drop in that runs monthly from September to June.
Books are available at the Stittsville branch Hub (central desk).
Join us after storytime on Mondays in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children.
Drop-In!
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.
Ages 19 to 35 months.
Drop-in program.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in.
Join us for coffee, cards, games and conversation in a casual setting.
Drop in.
Love to play cards? Seniors in Bells Corners are invited to join an informal card group. Drop-in.
Mondays 1-3 pm at Centennial Branch.
In partnership with South Nepean Satellite Community Health Center
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!
***
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.
Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver.
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
Join us as we discuss "Woman watching" by Marilyn Simonds. All are welcome, drop in.
Copies of the book are available at the Osgoode Branch service hub.
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.
Baby playgroups are facilitated by Early Childhood Educators with early learning activities for babies and a chance for caregivers to network and share experiences. A partnership between the Early On Family and Child Centre and the Library.
Ages 0-18 months. Drop in Program.
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.
The Stittsville Library Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Registration is required.
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.
Tis the season to... get creative. Make homemade holiday cards for friends and family. Supplies and templates provided.
Tutoring and homework help for children in grades one to eight. This program is provided in partnership with United for Literacy.
Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment.
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.
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.
Ready to get back to socializing and hobbies? Drop into the Cumberland Branch Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to11:30 am . We will have puzzles, board games and adult colouring books for those who wish to participate.
Prêts à socialiser et faire des loisirs à nouveau? Rendez-vous à la succursale de Cumberland les mardis et jeudis de 10h à 11h30. Nous aurons des casse-têtes, des jeux de société et des livres de coloriage pour ceux qui souhaitent participer.
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 preschool children and a parent/caregiver.
Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.
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.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Aucune inscription requise.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 30 min. Registration required.
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, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-6 accompanied by a parent or caregiver.Join other children and their parent or caregiver after storytime for our Stay and Play program to meet new friends and play with some different toys.
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, songs and rhymes for babies and parent or caregiver. Stay & Play afterwards for 30 minutes. Ages 0-18 months. Drop-in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months.
Registration Required
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.
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.
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
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children.
Note: There will not be a session on October 30 or October 31.
Joignez-nous les lundis et mardis au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.
À noter: Il n'y aura pas de session le 30 octobre ou le 31 octobre.
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
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.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers ages 18-35 months and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
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!
Join us for an informal gathering of knitting enthusiasts - from beginners to experts. Share your ideas and projects in a relaxed social atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
Do you like to knit, crochet, or do handwork of some sort? Please join like-minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any project that you are working on. Drop In.
Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Create letters for cards, signs and other decorations using brush markers.
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.
The Granny Squares for Warmth (GSFW) group was created in November 2020 as a Barrhaven-based group with a mission to create and donate hand-made blankets in the Ottawa area.
In addition to blankets, members have also made and donated shawls, hats, and baby wear.
Join us to crochet and join granny squares, to share and learn crochet stitches and techniques and to build a sense of community by making blankets for those in need.
Everyone is welcome!
Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.
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.
Online resources / Ressources en ligne
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
Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
**Note: No program December 26, 2023, January 2, 2024 and March 12, 2024.
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.
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.
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
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.
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes? Then come and meet with fellow food enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! Each month we will follow a theme and select cookbooks from that theme. We will then make recipes at home and share comments on the results with the group.
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.
Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday
Share advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters.
Venez faire un tour, échanger des conseils et des idées et converser avec d'autres adeptes du tricot!.
Interested in playing D&D? Then join us on September 19, and 26 as well as October 3, 10, 17, and 24 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.
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 .
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.
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!!!
Practice your English as a 2nd language in a conversational, relaxed environment.
Tuesdays
6:30-7:30 pm.
September - June.
Tutoring and homework help for children in grades one to eight. This program is provided in partnership with United for Literacy.
English conversation group
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
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).
Adults are invited to join us in making their own cards. Make greeting cards for your loved ones for any occasion. Supplies are provided but feel free to also bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Come along and have fun!
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
Drop in and practice your English through social conversation and fun group activities. All languages and cultural backgrounds welcome.
Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada.
Practice your French conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment.
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.
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.
We meet to enjoy lively good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books selected by our members. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Everyone is welcome!
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, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Session 1: September 13 to October 25
Session 2: November 8 to December 13
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Session 1 : Du 13 septembre au 25 octobre
Session 2 : Du 8 novembre au 13 décembre
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. / Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
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 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".
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
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 children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription requise.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.
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
Stories, rhymes, puppets and songs for children ages 0-6, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines, marionnettes et chansons pour les enfants de 0 à 6 ans, accompagnés d'un parent ou d'un gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien.
Aucune inscription requise.
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.
**Note: No program Wednesday, November 8th and Wednesday, November 15th.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. Ages 18-36 months. Drop-in program.
Do you need a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Look no further than the English Conversation Group! Receive guidance from our experienced conversation group leaders, meet new people, and gain confidence in your English speaking.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following storytime. Meet new friends and play with self-directed toys. 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.
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.
Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.
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.
Bring your knitting project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.
Le groupe de conversation en français est un programme d'apprentissge de la langue avec un professeur et un mombre minime d'étudiants de même niveau.
Inscription requis
valuation du niveau de langue requis
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.
Are you looking for a relaxing activity that is low stress and doesn't require any special skills? Then colouring may be for you! Join us to explore your creative side, relax and meet new friends. All supplies will be provided.
The August 2nd session will be held in the Children's Program Room on the lower level of the library.
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.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. Ages 0-18 months. 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.
Following Babytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and babies. Drop-in program.
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.
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity! For children of all ages. Takes place every Wednesday, EXCEPT Nov 1st 2023. Drop-in.
Wednesday Sept 13, 20 and 27, in addition to regular art supplies, we will provide materials to decorate Remembrance Hearts and Rocks, should you want to add one for our Truth and Reconciliation Day display.
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Viens bricoler à la biblio, on a tout ce qu’il te faut pour satisfaire l’artiste en toi! Pour enfants de tous âges. Cette activité a lieu tous les mercredis, EXCEPTÉ le 1er novembre 2023. Inscription non requise.
Les mercredis de septembre, en plus du matériel de bricolage habituel, 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.
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 open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.
Following Storytime, join us to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and children.
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.
Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy. Ages 6-12. Drop in.
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 Littératie Ensemble. 6-12 Ans. Portes ouvertes, aucune inscription requise!
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.
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
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.
**Note: No program December 20, 2023, December 27, 2023, and March 13, 2024.
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.
Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!
Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!
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.
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!
Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté pour les débutants.
Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment for beginners.
Ready to get back to socializing and hobbies? Drop into the Cumberland Branch Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to11:30 am . We will have puzzles, board games and adult colouring books for those who wish to participate.
Prêts à socialiser et faire des loisirs à nouveau? Rendez-vous à la succursale de Cumberland les mardis et jeudis de 10h à 11h30. Nous aurons des casse-têtes, des jeux de société et des livres de coloriage pour ceux qui souhaitent participer.
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.
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. 30 min. Drop-in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
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!
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children.
Ages 3-4 with a parent or caregiver. Drop in.
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers. Ages 19 to 35 months. 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, 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 ages 0-18 months old 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
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.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.
Stay 'n' Play session Thursday, November 30 - no Storytime, but you are welcome to gather and play together.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
Jouons à la biblio le jeudi 30 novembre - aucun heure des conte, mais vous êtes les bienvenus pour vous rassembler et jouer ensemble.
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 *
Join us after Family Storytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children.
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 new friends after babytime! Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, crafts and much more. Drop-in program.
* Please note: There will be no program on October 17.
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.
* A noter: Il n'y aura pas un programme le 17 octobre.
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)
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.
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.
Stories, songs and rhymes for babies with their parents or caregivers. A drop-in program for babies 0-18 months.
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. Pour les 0 à 18 mois.
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.
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!
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.
Engage, Encourage and Grow Together with STEM Learning Opportunities.
An evening family storytime program with math and science themed stories and related hands-on activities.
For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.
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.
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
Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is there ink in your veins?
The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a collection of people who love to write.
We meet weekly to read from text we have written on our own time during the previous week, and engage in other writing activities.
This is not a class on writing, or a workshop for manuscripts. Instead, we are people who love to write and share our works.
There are those who mostly listen rather than write, those who write prolifically but only share with the group, and a broad spectrum in between.
If your interest is in the love of writing, this group may be for you.
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).
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques 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, des nouvelles techniques 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 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.
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in.
(No program November 2, 2023)
Improve your spoken French in a relaxed atmosphere and make new friends!
Améliorez votre français parlé dans une ambiance décontractée.
Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members welcome.
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
Join us for a discussion of cookbooks and recipes. Try a recipe from each month’s cookbook selection and tell us what you think!
All are welcome.
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
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.
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 us in our children's area to play and chat! Drop-in program.
Joignez-vous à nous au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Portes ouvertes.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Get into the festive spirit whether you are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or simply some well-earned time off. Adults & families are invited to make their own greeting cards for the holidays. Supplies are provided. Bring yourself & your creativity!
Give your brain a workout. Learn and play games that improve your mind such as Sudoku and other brain teasers. See how many games you can solve.
Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!
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.
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.
Drop by to play some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! Explore mountains or deep seas, ride roller coasters, soar as an eagle, challenge your agility with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, defend your castle as an archer or your spaceship with a laser, and many more!
All games are single-player with English dialogue/text.
Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed flat shoes, not flip-flops or heels
Ages: 10 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller players)
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®!
Drop in and play Wii U with us!
Don't know how to play?
The teens running this program will be happy to help!
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)
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.
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.
Come and make a craft at the library. We provide the supplies and you provide the creativity and imagination!
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Drop-in program. While supplies last. This program is best for ages 4-10.
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.
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. Drop-in.
Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage, et plus encore! Inscription non requise.
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.
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.
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
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
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!
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop-in
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.
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Please Note: No program Sept 30th or Nov 11th. For programs on Oct 28 and Nov 25, please see our Spanish Storytime event listing.
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
30 minutes
** No program September 30 or November 11 **
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in.
Drop in and create with winter- themed craft materials.
Please note this program is self-directed. Parental supervision is encouraged.
Drop-in. Ages 4 and up.
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:
X (former Twitter)
Meeting place: Teen Zone.
Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.
One topic per session.
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)
Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Presented by the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers.
Drop-in program for ages 12 and up.
All materials will be supplied.
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
Drop in during library hours for light refreshments and activities.
Upcycle your own gift bags, gift tags and holiday cards. All materials provided. 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
Play Chocolate Bar Bingo- 2:00-3:00 pm.
All ages welcome.
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.
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
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
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 for families.
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.
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 12-17
**Note: No program Saturday, November 4th and Saturday, November 11th.
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.
Celebrate the festive season with stories, songs, activities and a craft. For children ages 4-8.
Célébrez le temps des Fêtes avec des histoires, chansons, des activités et un bricolage. Pour les enfants de 4 à 8 ans.