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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.

  • Wednesdays, May 22, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
    11:00am
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    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. 

  • Wednesdays, May 22, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
    11:15am
    30 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Extend your family time at the library with stay & play. After Storytime you can join us for 30 minutes of self-directed play. 

  • Wednesdays, May 22, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    31 sessions remaining

    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.

  • Craft supplies on table

    Wednesdays, May 22, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!

    For children of all ages. Drop-in. 

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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. Inscription non requise. 

  • Wednesdays, May 22, 2024 - Jun 05, 2024
    10:30pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    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 family program.

  • Pile of books with children reading, yellow background

    Fridays, May 24, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024
    11:00am
    45 minutes

    3 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 25, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
    10:00am
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Join us for Saturday morning fun! There will be stories, self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. 

    Drop-in program

    Joignez-nous pour vous amuser samedi matin. Il y aura des histoires, des activités et des jouets pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.​

    Programme portes ouvertes. 

  • Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
    30 minutes

    Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niños de todas las edades, acompañados de un padre o guardian. No necesita inscribirse.

  • Man reading to children and woman

    Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
    30 minutes

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

  • Art supplies

    Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:30am
    90 minutes

    Whether you are an artist or not, whether you are creative or not, this art would suit you. Come tear and stick pieces of paper to create a unique work. 

    All supplies will be provided. You can follow a suggested template or create your own masterpiece. Drop-in program. Welcome to all ages 

      

    Que vous soyez un artiste ou non, que vous soyez créatif ou non cet art vous conviendrait. Venez déchirer et coller des bouts de papier pour créer une œuvre unique. 

    Tout le matériel vous sera fourni. Vous pouvez suivre un modèle suggéré ou créer votre propre chef-d'œuvre. Programme portes ouvertes. Pour tout âge.