Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
Please only reserve a spot for each child attending.
Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
Thursdays, May 23, 2024 - May 30, 2024
4:00pm
60 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
Please only reserve a spot for each child attending.
Friday May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm
30 minutes
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Ireland? Are you interested in having a penpal abroad? If so then this program is for you! Please join us in the meeting room to be matched with an Irish penpal and to create a letter!
Please note: Communications will be sent and received strictly through the library address. All letters will be monitored by library staff to ensure certain guidelines are followed in terms of appropriate language, content and to ensure that personally identifiable information is not shared.
Ages 8-13
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:00am
135 minutes
The program aims to help children practice and improve their reading skills! Children will receive individualized reading help and encouragement. Ages 6-12. Online Registration Required / Ce programme contribue au développement de la lecture chez les jeunes en favorisant l'accompagnement comme moyen privilégié d'apprentissage et de partage. Pour les 6-12 ans. Inscription en ligne requise
Step 1. Register for program / Étape 1: S'inscrire au programme.
Step 2. You will be added to the wait list. / Étape 2: Vous serez ajouté à la liste d'attente.
Step 3. An employee will contact you to complete the registration. / Étape 3: Un employé communiquera avec vous pour compléter l'enregistrement.
Saturdays, May 25, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
2:00pm
90 minutes
2 sessions remaining
Discover the fun of sewing by hand and finish simple sewing projects in this 5-part program. For ages 9-12.
Registration required.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm
90 minutes
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine (including safety) and sew your own book bag to keep! This program consists of four sessions over a two month period. *You must be able to commit to all four sessions.* All supplies will be provided. Required skills: • Ability to follow instructions, to work independently, and to wait patiently for assistance when needed • Can safely use sewing implements with minimal supervision (needles, seam rippers, and sharp scissors) Ages 9-12 years old.
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
5:15pm
30 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Do you have children ages 5-8? Would you like them to read more? Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and interactive read aloud sessions. Together they will share the joys of reading in a friendly, encouraging and enthusiastic environment. Registration required.
Mondays, May 27, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024
5:15pm
30 minutes
4 sessions remaining
Avez-vous des enfants âgés de 5 à 8 ans ? Souhaitez-vous qu’ils lisent davantage en français? Si oui, rejoignez-vous à notre programme hebdomadaire Copains de lecture. Chaque enfant sera jumelé à un adolescent bénévole pour des séances de lecture à voix haute amusantes et interactives. Ensemble, ils partageront les joies de la lecture dans un environnement convivial, encourageant et enthousiaste. Inscription requise.
Thursday May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
60 minutes
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 10:30am
60 minutes
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.