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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 09, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    5 sessions remaining

    Storytime- Each week will feature a different topic to learn about and have fun with!  We will explore these topics through stories, songs, games, music, activities and in other fun ways.  We end the gathering with a good-bye song, stickers and bubbles!  But the fun doesn't stop there- after Storytime we have our Stay and Play- children and their grown ups can stay and enjoy the selection of toys we provide while engaging together.   

    See you Thursdays @ 10:30am.  

  • Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. Program for all ages with a parent or caregiver. 

    The first 30 minutes will be focused on literacy activities. Following the storytime program, you are welcome to stay and socialize with other families, as well as play with the learning toys. 

    Drop in. Family.

  • Thursday May 09, 2024 at 10:30am
    30 minutes

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.

  • Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
    10:30am
    45 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime.  (No registration needed)

  • Thursday May 09, 2024 at 11:00am
    30 minutes

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

  • Thursdays, May 09, 2024 - May 30, 2024
    11:15am
    30 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.  Drop-in program.

  • Pile of books with children reading, yellow background

    Fridays, May 10, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
    11:00am
    45 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    This Spring, the Ottawa Public Library is offering free drop-in Storytime programs at the Hunt Club-Riverside Community Centre on the second Friday of every month. Come and join us for some fun stories, songs, rhymes and dancing! The Friday Storytimes will begin at 11am, and will run for 45 minutes. 

    Ce printemps, un vendredi sur deux, la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa offrira l’Heure du conte en famille bilingue au Centre communautaire Hunt Club Riverside. Ces programmes commençeront à 11h, et dureront 45 minutes. Joignez-vous à nous pour des histoires, chansons, comptines et danses amusantes pour toute la famille!

  • Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop-in

  • Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - Jun 08, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

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

    ***CANCEL *** Saturday April 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. ***CANCEL ***

    Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

    Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m.

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

    ***ANNULER*** Le samedi 13 avril 2024 à 10 h 30 ***ANNULER***

    Le samedi 11 mai 2024 à 10 h 30

    Le samedi 8 juin 2024 à 10 h 30

  • Saturdays, May 11, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
    10:30am
    30 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. 

    Please note: There will be no Family Storytime on Saturday, March 30.

    Drop in.

    30 minutes