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Imagine: An April break filled with fun and creativity with the Ottawa Public Library

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

OTTAWA — April break is just around the corner, at long last! To add to all the excitement of the arrival of spring, the Ottawa Public Library has planned a range of activities under the theme “Imagine” for kids aged 4 to 12. There issomething for everyone! On the agenda from April 12 to 17: yoga, dance, arts and crafts, reading, writing and plenty of laughter—not to mention concerts for the whole family eachafternoon at 3:30pm!

So not to worry, parents! Your kids will be anything but bored. They willfind everything they need at the Library to learn, play and let their imagination soar. Hop onto Zoom, YouTube or Facebook to join in on a variety of fun online activities.

  • Starting today, March24, you can use your library card to register your kids for the many creative activitiesplanned for April break, every day from 10 amto 2 pm. The fun awaits!
  • From April 12 to 17, the whole family can enjoy concerts by local musicians live on Facebook, YouTube and Zoom. Come check out some new artists and dance along at home!
  • Check out OPL’sYouTubechannel to discover fun ideas for STEM and arts and craft activities.
  • If youare looking for something a little different, the OPL Facebook and Twitter pages are always full of tips and tricks for sharing magical and unforgettable moments with the kids.

Reading is the richest road to literacy and knowledge. Reading at any age, though especially for the young has immediate and long-lasting benefits such as reasoning, comprehension, memory, vocabulary, empathy, self-awareness and decreased levels of stress. OPL librarians haveput together an exciting booklistto enthrall young readers of all stripes.

For more information on this program, visit BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.

  • Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is the largest bilingual (English/French) public library system in North America, with 34 branches, physical and virtual at BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca, bookmobiles, and kiosk services. OPL’s mission is to inspire learning, spark curiosity, and connect people. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Contact us at 613-580-2940 or InfoService@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca. If it’s out there, it’s in here!