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  • a man reads a story book to a group of children.
    Sunnyside
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h15

    C'est l'heure du conte!

    Histoires, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Inscription non requise.

    Notez bien : ce programme fait relâche le 31 octobre. Vous pouvez quand même nous visiter avec vos petits monstres costumés!

  • Rideau
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h15

    Join us as we share the enjoyment of reading and discuss books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome. 

    September 19 - The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig

    October 17  - Drive your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk

    November 21 - The Whisper on the Night Wind: the True History of a Wilderness Legend by Adam Schoalts

    The book club  meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10:15-11:30 except July, August and December, when there is no meeting. You can place a hold on library copies in advance.   

  • Hazeldean
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h15

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

  • Beaverbrook
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h15

    Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in. 

  • Stittsville
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 19-35 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

    Join other children and their parent or caregiver after storytime for our Stay and Play program to meet new friends and play with some different toys. 

  • Ruth E. Dickinson
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Do you mind?!

    Join us for for a FREE brain workout!​

    - Wordle​

    - Memory Training Games​

    - Mind Bending Word Puzzles​

    Thursdays at 10:30-11:30am  ​

    September 19​

    October 24​

    November 21​

    December 19​

  • Alexander Community Centre
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime.  Drop-in family program located at 960 Silver St.

  • Family Storytime
    Metcalfe
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

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

    Drop-in program. 

  • Centennial
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver.  Drop in.

    Storytime from 10:30 - 11:00am

    Stay & Play from 11:00 - 11:30am

  • Richmond
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

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

    Drop-in.

  • Cumberland
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to make new friends from 10:30 am to noon. We have coffee, puzzles, board games and adult coloring books available.  Feel free to bring your own items.   

    Joignez-vous à nous à la succursale Cumberland les mardis et jeudis matins de 10h30   à midi pour rencontrer des nouveaux amis.  Nous avons du café des casse-têtes, des jeux de société et des livres de coloriage pour adultes, mais n’hésitez pas à apporter les vôtres.   

  • Rosemount
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

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

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

  • Alta Vista
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for babies (ages 0-18 months) and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program. 

    Contes, comptines, et chansons pour les bébés (0-18 mois) accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien(ne). Portes-ouvertes. 

  • Greenboro
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Improve your English, share stories and make new friends!

    Améliorez votre anglais, partager des histoires et faites des amis!

  • Babytime
    Nepean Centrepointe
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Babytime. Meet new friends and play with self-directed toys. Drop-in program.

    Please Note: No program Oct 31

  • Carlingwood
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

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

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

    Inscription non requise.

  • Ruth E. Dickinson
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

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

  • Emerald Plaza
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies ages 0-18 months and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Babytime. Meet new friends and play with self-directed toys. Drop-in program.

  • Hazeldean
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 10h45

    Join us to play and chat. There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents, caregivers and young children. Drop in. Family program.

  • Stay and Play
    Metcalfe
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 11h00

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

    Drop-in program. 

  • Richmond
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 11h00

    Join us to play and chat. There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents, caregivers and young children.

    Drop-in program. 

  • Alta Vista
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 11h00

    Meet new friends after babytime! Chat and play with puppets, building blocks, crafts and much more. Drop-in program. 

    Rencontrez de nouveaux amis après l'heure du conte! Socialisez et jouez avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage et bien plus encore! Portes ouvertes.

  • Gloucester Nord
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 11h00

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés âgés de 0 à 18 mois accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Il s'agit d'une activité portes ouvertes.

    Session 1 : Du 12 septembre au 24 octobre 2024

    Session 2 : Du 7 novembre au 12 décembre 2024

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies ages 0-18 months old and a parent or caregiver. This is a drop-in activity. 

    Session 1: From September 12 to October 24, 2024

    Session 2: From November 7 to December 12, 2024

  • Ruth E. Dickinson
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 11h15

    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.

  • Stay & Play
    Ruth E. Dickinson
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 11h45

    Join us following our Family Storytime & Babytime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers. Drop-in program.

  • Rideau
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 13h30

    Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English speaking skills? All levels are welcome.

    Join our free English conversation group!

    Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.

    Every Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm

    Vous avez déjà une base en anglais et vous cherchez un endroit avec une ambiance décontractée et amicale pour pratiquer vos habiletés de converser en anglais? Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.

    Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais! C'est gratuit!

    Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.

    Tous les jeudis après-midi de 13h-14h30

  • Paper quilling mountain / Montagne en paperolle
    Centrale
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 13h30

    Join us for a crafty afternoon as we stream a Creativebug course that will teach you the basics of paper quilling.

    All supplies – including refreshments – will be provided.

    **

    Venez bricoler avec nous tandis que nous diffusons un cours de Creativebug qui vous apprendra les bases des paperolles.

    Tout le matériel – y compris les rafraichissements – sera fourni.

  • Babytime
    Greenboro
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 14h00

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. 

    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. Pour les 0 à 18 mois.

  • Carlingwood
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 14h00

    Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of adult coloring. 

    All supplies are provided.  No experience required.  All you need to bring is your creativity!

    Drop-in.

  • Blank piece of paper and a pen
    Ruth E. Dickinson
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 15h00

    Are you a hobby writer? Or perhaps you wish you could be. You welcome a time of solitude and your pen begins to move on a blank page. Sometimes you find yourself in a wonderful space, where your imagination blossoms in surprising ways; new insights or moments of beauty, or whole stories emerge, as though out of nothing. Weaving words is your happy place!

    Do you ever have Writer’s Block? If so, you are definitely a writer! Your writing matters to you and you want to be back at it again. Writing is a solitary activity. Yet at the heart of it, writing is about communication and creating community.

    Welcome to the writing circle. Whether your writing is flowing freely or you are in a dry spell, you are in good company here. This is not a course, nor a place where anyone will tell you what you should do or try to fix your writing. It’s a space for exploring your own unique ways of expressing yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

    Writing is a gift we can give ourselves, and a powerful avenue for reflecting on your life experiences. Through times of joy and sorrow, and through times of stress, writing nourishes you, like a medicine or sometimes like a magical potion. Stories, reflections, poetry, memoirs or whatever you want to write, you are welcome here.

    Drop in program.

  • Girl crouched down throwing paint in air, swirl of light
    Rockcliffe Park
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 15h00

    Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either:

    Art

    Science and Engineering

    Games

    or Puzzle challenges

    Ages 3+ (with adult supervision)

  • chess board
    Cumberland
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 16h00

    Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment!

    Practice the basics or test your wits with a weekly chess challenge.

    Ages: 8 to 18

  • Manotick
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 16h15

    Ages 7 to 12. Ahoy matey it's talk like a pirate day! Pirate themed Escape Room (and a craft). 

    Avast ye! Registration required. 

  • Pulses: Weekly Conversations that Matter
    Sunnyside
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h00

    Introducing Pulses, a new offering from Synapcity, the hosts of Ottawa's Civics Boot Camp. 

    Be a part of weekly conversations that matter. With local chapters launching in locations across Ottawa, these weekly discussions will not only inform but allow you to have your say on key issues such as climate, housing, transit, arts, inclusion and more. 

    Perfect for anyone looking to engage with their community in a fresh way, these spaces are made for you to build and connect with your neighbours.

    Each of these small group sessions will be guided by a trained facilitator. Whether it's a mini Boot Camp, a guest speaker session, a book club talk or an open dialogue, these sessions provide a space focused on community building and fostering local connections.

    Coming this fall, don’t miss Pulses - the newest city-making program from Synapcity. 

    REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/SynapcityPulses 

    No program October 17 (due to branch closure for Thanksgiving Day).

  • Orléans
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h00

    Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

    Join us for a fun and relaxing session of adult colouring.  An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

    All supplies are provided.  No experience required.  All you need to bring is your creativity!

    Drop in.

    Redécouvrez le plaisir de colorier en vous joignant à notre club de coloriage pour adultes - un moment de détente et de relaxation tout en pratiquant l'art-thérapie.

    Tout le matériel est fourni. Aucune expérience requise. 

    Tout ce dont vous avez besoin est votre créativité!

    Inscription non requise.

  • Blackburn Hamlet
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h00

    Need Skills Training to Stand Out from the Crowd?  Learn how to access Free Online Courses.  Join us for a presentation and Q & A!

    Avez-vous besoin de développer des compétences pour vous distinguer?  Apprenez comment accéder à des cours en ligne gratuits.

  • Centrale
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h00

    Tous les jeudis dans l'auditorium de la succursale Centrale à 18h ! Et c'est gratuit ! 

    Le programme sera mis à jour ici : 

    • 12 septembre - Hors normes (2019) 114 min. 
    • 19 septembre - Un sac de billes (2017) 14A. 113 min.  
    • 26 septembre - Boîte noire (2022) G. 129 min. 
    • 3 octobre - Pieds nus dans l'aube (2018) 113 min. 
    • 10 octobre - L'ange-gardien (2013) 13+. 94 min. 
    • 17 octobre - Nos femmes (2016) 102 min.
  • Calculator and rulers
    Cumberland
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h00

    Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.

    Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in Homework Help must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant à L'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.

    There will be no session on October 31st. / Il n'y aura pas de session le 31 octobre. 

  • Munster
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h00

    Come knit/crochet/chat at the Munster Library Thursdays 6-8pm All levels are welcome!

  • Emerald Plaza
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h00

    Practice your English conversation skills in a low-pressure, friendly environment. All levels are welcome.

  • Multiple speech bubbles in a gray background
    Centrale
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h00

    Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

    Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

  • Two hands joined around a cup of coffee
    Gloucester Nord
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h15

    Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Death Café gives you the chance to discuss and destigmatize this topic in a safe, non-judgmental space. While MAiD became legal in Canada in June 2016, it remains a complex and deeply personal issue, with many people who seek access to MAiD or their loved ones feeling stigmatized and unsupported. This is a space to share your thoughts, feelings and emotions around MAiD, to discuss the emerging laws on MAiD and mental health, and to talk about the impact MAiD has on families and loved ones.


    Drop-ins welcome, but registration preferred.

    Ottawa Public Library is partnering with the Home Hospice Association to offer death cafés with various themes. Check out the OPL website for upcoming death cafés.

  • Stittsville
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h30

    Do you love to write? Is writing the air you breathe, or is there ink in your veins?

    The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a collection of people who love to write.

    We meet weekly to read from text we have written on our own time during the previous week, and engage in other writing activities.

    This is not a class on writing, or a workshop for manuscripts. Instead, we are people who love to write and share our works. 

    There are those who mostly listen rather than write, those who write prolifically but only share with the group, and a broad spectrum in between.

    If your interest is in the love of writing, this group may be for you.

  • Cumberland
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h30

    Participez à notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin  d'améliorer vos habiletés à converser en français.

    Aucune inscription requise.

    Participate in our conversation group so that you can improve your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    No registration required.

  • Rideau
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h30

    Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français à l'oral. ​

    Join our free French Conversation Group to practice speaking French  in a relaxed atmosphere.​

    Bienvenue à tous! All level welcome!

    Tous les jeudis soir de 18h30-19h30 du 12 septembre au 28 novembre 2024

    Every Thursday night from 6:30-7:30 pm, from September 12 to November 28, 2024. 

  • St-Laurent
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h30

    Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

  • Elmvale Acres
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h30

    Are you looking for a job? Come learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, with a program offered in conjunction with CCI Ottawa.

    Some of the topics that will be covered include: 

    •résumé & cover letter writing

    •job search and networking 

    •interview preparation (hard and soft skills)

  • Sleuth Hounds
    Alta Vista
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h30

    Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for our discussion on Jo Spain. All are welcome!

  • Cumberland
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h45

    Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas, new techniques and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.

    Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées, des nouvelles techniques et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise

  • Sunnyside
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 18h45

    Improve your spoken French in a relaxed atmosphere and make new friends!

  • Ruth E. Dickinson
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 19h00

    Club de lecture RD​

    La succursale Ruth E. Dickinson invite les francophones et francophiles de Barrhaven à se joindre au Club de lecture RD.  Participez à nos rencontres sociales et discutez de livres de langue française.  Plusieurs formats seront offerts pour chacun des livres abordés. ​

    Les jeudis de 19 h à 20 h, ​

    19 septembre – Le Petit Prince​

    17 octobre – Les pilliers de la terre​

    21 novembre – Belle Greene​

    19 décembre - Arsène Lupin contre Holmes

  • Sleuth Hounds
    Nepean Centrepointe
    Le Jeudi 19 septembre 2024 - 19h00

    Join us to discuss books from the science fiction and fantasy genres each month.  All are welcome! 

    Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

    Here's what we're reading autumn/winter 2024:

    Please note: Registrants are responsible for securing a copy of the book to read or listen to.

  • Ruth E. Dickinson
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 10h00

    Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?

    Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services team.

    Cherchez-vous à entrer sur le marché du travail et ne savez pas par où commencer?​

    Profitez de l'appui 1 à 1 d'un des conseillers en matière d'emploi du Centre de santé communautaire Pinecrest-Queensway.​

    Drop-in

    Friday mornings 10 am - 12 pm

    September 6, 20

    October 4, 18

    November 1, 15, 29

    December 13

    Les vendredis matins ​10 hrs à 12 hrs

    Les 6 et 20 septembre

    Les 4 et 18 octobre

    Les 1, 15 et 29 novembre

    Le 13 décembre

  • Centrale
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Join us in our children's area to play and chat! There will be a self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program.

    Joignez-nous au département des enfants pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes.

  • Greenboro
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 13h30

    Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!

  • Adult playing board game with children
    Orléans
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 13h30

    A bi-weekly outing for home-schooling families. Board games, building blocks, LEGO bricks, and... as many books as you may want to read!
    For ages 5-12.

    Please note that staff will not supervise activities.

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    Une sortie bi-hebdomadaire pour les  familles qui font l'école à la maison. Jeux de société, blocs LEGO et... autant de livres que tu désires en lire!
    Pour les enfants de 5 à 12 ans.

    Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.

  • colourful balls of yarn
    Elmvale Acres
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 14h00

    Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.

    Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet (ou broderie, point de croix, etc) afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.

  • Sunnyside
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 14h00

    Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion usually every third Friday of the month. 

  • Orléans
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 14h30

    Join us for creative afternoons at the library! We will create a new craft each month. We provide the supplies; you provide the creativity!

    The program will take place the following days:

    September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13

  • Beaverbrook
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 15h00

    Join us for a tour of the Digitization Lab. This lab is equipped with bookable work stations that allow you to digitize your old photographs, slides and negatives, as well as your VHS tapes and 8mm film reels. This tour will be an orientation of the equipment, the stations and the online booking system.

  • Multiple speech bubbles in a gray background
    Centrale
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 15h00

    Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

    Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

  • Lego Blocks
    Vanier
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 15h30

    Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!

    Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®! 

  • Art supplies
    Alta Vista
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 16h00

    Join us for an afternoon filled with arts and crafts!

    Soyez des nôtres pour un après-midi plein d'arts et de bricolages!

  • Ruth E. Dickinson
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 16h00

    Drop-in after school to help us get ready for Canadian Library Month in October by creating your own unique bookmarks! Use your creativity to shine a positive light in the neighbourhood. We will make your bookmarks available to community members in October.

    Drop-in. Ages 8-12.

  • Blackburn Hamlet
    Le Vendredi 20 septembre 2024 - 16h00

    Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies every Friday this fall at the Blackburn Hamlet branch! Bring your own water bottle. Costumes are always welcome!  

    Luca (2021) - 95 mins - G

    Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, a young boy experiences an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

    Le film sera visionné en anglais / Movie will be shown in English 

  • Sunnyside
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 10h00

    Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more. **Note : on the last Saturday of the month, Play Day is replaced with Saturday Stuffed Animal Storytime until 10:45am, after which we do take the toys out to play as usual.

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    Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire! Venez jouer avec des marionnettes, des blocs de construction, du bricolage, et plus encore! **Notez bien : le dernier samedi de chaque mois, 'On joue' est remplacé par une heure du conte en anglais jusqu'à environ 10:45am, après quoi nous sortons les jouets jusqu'à 11h30 comme à l'habitude.

  • Beaverbrook
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 10h30

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

  • Greenboro
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Do you love puzzles?

    Would you like to try new ones and trade your old ones?

    Join us for our first Puzzle Swap.

     Bring  a puzzle, take a puzzle!

    Aimez-vous les casse-têtes?

    Aimeriez-vous échanger vos casse-têtes usagés et en essayer de nouveaux?

    Joignez-vous à nous pour notre tout premier échange de casse-têtes!

     Vous donnez et vous recevez!

  • Synapcity Pulses Conversations that Matter
    Ruth E. Dickinson
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Introducing Pulses, a new offering from Synapcity, the hosts of Ottawa's Civics Boot Camp. 

    Be a part of weekly conversations that matter. With local chapters launching in locations across Ottawa, these weekly discussions will not only inform but allow you to have your say on key issues such as climate, housing, transit, arts, inclusion and more. 

    Perfect for anyone looking to engage with their community in a fresh way, these spaces are made for you to build and connect with your neighbours.

    Each of these small group sessions will be guided by a trained facilitator. Whether it's a mini Boot Camp, a guest speaker session, a book club talk or an open dialogue, these sessions provide a space focused on community building and fostering local connections.

    Coming this fall, don’t miss Pulses - the newest city-making program from Synapcity. 

    REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/SynapcityPulses

    No program October 12th (due to Thanksgiving holiday).

  • Carlingwood
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 10h30

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

    Drop in.

    30 minutes

    No program September 28

  • Stittsville
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Stories, rhymes, and songs for families with young children. The first half hour will be an interactive storytime program. The last half hour there will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. 

    Drop-in program.

  • Alta Vista
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 10h30

     Building Boom! Show off your architectural creativity with Lego®!

    For ages 4-12. Drop-in program.

    Archiboum! Architectes en herbes, à vos Lego®!

    Pour les 4-12 ans. Inscription non requise.

  • Family storytime
    Nepean Centrepointe
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 10h30

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

    Drop In

    Please  Note: No program Nov 2

    * See Spanish Storytime on Saturday Sept 28, Oct 26 & Nov 23

  • Les chiens à la bibliothèque!  ​​​​​​​Dogs at the Library!
    Centrale
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 10h30

    Rendez visite à des chiens thérapeutiques de Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) et à leurs maîtres dans un environnement décontracté avec une présentation spéciale de la Société de la protection des animaux (SPA) d'Ottawa sur le bien-être des animaux de compagnie. Participez à l'un ou l'autre des programmes ou bien aux deux. Ils sont gratuits et aucune inscription n'est requise.

    La présentation de la SPA : 10 h 30 à 11 h 30

    Visite des chiens thérapeutiques de TPOC : 11 h 30 à 12 h 30

    **

    Visit therapy dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) and their handlers in a relaxed setting with a special presentation on animal care from the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). Come to either or both of these free drop-in programs!

    OHS presentation: 10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.

    TPOC Therapy Dog visit: 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.

     

  • Hazeldean
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 10h30

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

    Please note that there will not be Saturday Storytime during the months of July and August.

  • Cumberland
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 11h00

    This is a group for people who love to write.

    Participants meet every second Saturday to discuss all things writing, whether it be highlighting their work, exchanging feedback or above all else, sharing their passion for the craft.  Practitioners from all skill levels and writing genres are welcome.

    Registration preferred. Drop-ins are welcome.

  • Les chiens à la bibliothèque!  ​​​​​​​Dogs at the Library!
    Centrale
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 11h30

    Rendez visite à des chiens thérapeutiques de Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) et à leurs maîtres dans un environnement décontracté avec une présentation spéciale de la Société de la protection des animaux (SPA) d'Ottawa sur le bien-être des animaux de compagnie. Participez à l'un ou l'autre des programmes ou bien aux deux. Ils sont gratuits et aucune inscription n'est requise.

    La présentation de la SPA : 10 h 30 à 11 h 30

    Visite des chiens thérapeutiques de TPOC : 11 h 30 à 12 h 30

    **

    Visit therapy dogs from Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) and their handlers in a relaxed setting with a special presentation on animal care from the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). Come to either or both of these free drop-in programs!

    OHS presentation: 10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.

    TPOC Therapy Dog visit: 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.

     

  • four people with speech bubbles
    Orléans
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 13h00

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome.

    No class on September 28, 2024

    Language learning online resources 

  • Chess at Centrepointe
    Nepean Centrepointe
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 13h30

    For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!

    Saturdays 1:30-3:00 pm 

  • Sensory Storytime
    Hazeldean
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 14h00

    Join us for a program that features:

    · dimmed lighting

    · sensory toys

    · a smaller number of participants

    · an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

    During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

    This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.

  • Carlingwood
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 14h00

    Learn to crochet at the Carlingwood Library! You'll be taken through the steps to make a little whale that you can then take home with you. Supplies and equipment provided. ​

    This program is for adults. .

    Registration limited. Please pre-register online.    

  • Centennial
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 14h00

    Join us for an afternoon of imagination and adventure. Beginner or experienced players are welcome! ​

    D&D is a popular fantasy role-playing game in which your characters explore, solve puzzles, and fight or outwit monsters. Meet new players as you undertake an adventure in this popular game!​

    Please register online. Ages 9-12.

  • Carlingwood
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 14h00

    Join us for a program that features:

    · dimmed lighting

    · sensory toys

    · a smaller number of participants

    · an adapted circle time with stories, rhymes and songs

    During this program there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.

    This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.

  • Lego Party
    Emerald Plaza
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 14h30

    Create and build with Lego®!

    Drop-in Family Program.

  • Rosemount
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 14h30

    Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.​

    ​Ages 9 & up ​

    ​No registration required ​

  • anime and manga club kaiju no. 8 edition; kaiju no. 8 characters
    Greenboro
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 14h30

    Are you looking to catch up on the most popular anime and manga?  Join the Anime & Manga Club: Kaiju No. 8 Edition!  We will watch the first 12 episodes of the anime as well as discuss the manga and eat classic Japanese snacks.

    Ages 13+

    Kaiju No. 8 Description:

    Kafka Hibino has always dreamed of joining the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju.  But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation.  How can he fight kaiju when he's now become one himself?!

    Viewing Schedule:

    September 21: Episodes 1 - 4 of Kaiju No. 8

    October 19: Episodes 5 - 8 of Kaiju No. 8

    November 30: Episodes 9 - 12 of Kaiju No. 8 

  • Arabic storytime
    Alta Vista
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 15h00

    إنضمّوا إلينا لسماع أجمل القصص والأغاني باللّغة العربية للأطفال الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين صفر و ٦ سنوات برفقة أولياء أمورهم (التسجيل غير مطلوب)

     (٦٠ دقيقة) أيّام السبت الساعة ٣ عصراً

    ٢١ سبتمبر(أيلول) - ١٩ أكتوبر(تشرين الأول) - ١٦  نوفمبر (تشرين الثاني) 

    Join us for Arabic Stories, rhymes and songs for children, ages 0 to 6 years, and their parents or caregivers.  

    Saturdays at 3:00 pm (60 min)​. Registration not required.

    September 21, October 19, November 16

    Contes, comptines, et chansons en Arabe pour les enfants de 0 à 6 ans accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien. 

    Les samedis à 15h (60 min)​. Portes ouvertes.

    21 septembre, 19 octobre, 16 novembre

  • Blackburn Hamlet
    Le Samedi 21 septembre 2024 - 15h00

    Rubik's Cubes at BH

     A friendly Rubik's Cube community meetup hosted by Blackburn Hamlet Branch. In a Non-Competitive setting, join to meet friends, show off your skills and see others perform. Please bring your own cube if possible

    Event Dates:

    Saturday September 21, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Saturday October 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Saturday November 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Rubik's Cubes a BH

    Une rencontre communautaire amicale Rubik's Cube est organisée par la succursale de Blackburn Hamlet. Dans un cadre non compétitif, rejoignez-nous pour rencontrer des amis, montrer vos compétences et voir les autres performer.

    Merci d'apporter votre propre cube si possible.

    Dates:

    Samedi 21 septembre 2024 a 15 h 00

    Samedi 19 octobre 2024 a 15 h 00

    Samedi 16 novembre 2024 a 15 h 00