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  • Dickinson Discovery  Club, Let's Talk Science

    Thursday May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Tinkering, Coding, Creating, Experimenting and Designing.

    Come get excited about STEM with us.

    For thinkers ages 6-8 years and their adult co-learner.

    A program in partnership with the University of Ottawa's Let's Talk Science Program.

  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:15am
    30 minutes

    On the first Saturday of the month starting in February 2024, wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us!  

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents or caregivers.

  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 10:30am
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

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

    This month we will be looking at flight and velocity.

     Ages 8-12.

    Registration required

  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 11:00am
    90 minutes

    Come and paint at the library! This is an opportunity to try out different techniques while meeting others who enjoy art. No lesson will be taught, however, books and videos will be available to provide ideas and inspiration. Materials will be provided.

    Register online.  Ages 9- 12.

  • Saturday Jun 01, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Welcome some poultry from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum into your library visit! Listen to them cluck and coo, touch their soft feathers and watch them scratch and peck. Through fun educational activities, students explore the characteristics, needs and lifecycle of these barnyard favourites. Registration required. Family program for ages 4+. 

    Alta Vista Branch

    Saturday, June 1st, 2024

    11:00 am

    English Program

  • Children working together at a table.

    Monday Jun 03, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Come get excited about STEM with us! 

    Every two weeks during our regular Monday Homeschool Happenings program, there will be science experiments suitable for children ages 6-12 years and their adult co-learner. 

    This program is in partnership with the Let's Talk Science with UOttawa and Carleton U.

    Dates are as follows : 

    -January 29

    -February 12

    -February 26

    -March 11 **This is March Break week -- registration is required.

    -March 25

    -April 8

    -April 22

    -May 6

    -June 3

  • Mondays, Jun 03, 2024 - Jun 07, 2024
    2:00pm
    120 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Looking for something to do on the upcoming PD Days? Our Richmond branch will host you with games, activities, Lego, crafts, toys, etc.   Come and join in the fun and bring a friend!  

    -April 8

    -June 3

    -June 7

  • Mondays, Jun 03, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
    2:00pm
    120 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Take a trip through a life-sized Candy Land game at the library. You will become the game piece as you follow the rainbow path through a magical land of sweet surprises on your way to King Kandy’s Castle. Drop-in program.    All ages are welcome.

  • giant games like connect 4, twister and jenga

    Mondays, Jun 03, 2024 - Jun 07, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Join us for some giant fun playing connect 4, checkers, candyland, twister and more. Ages 4-10.

  • Bedtime Math

    Thursday Jun 06, 2024 at 6:00pm
    45 minutes

    An evening family storytime program that encourages mathematical thinking through playful learning and hands-on activites.

    Engage, Encourage and Grow Together.

    For young thinkers ages 3-6 and their adult co-learner.