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summer reading club
Greely
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 1:30pm
Seek and Find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures! Explore what there is to discover in tide pools...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:00pm
Jump into puddles, ponds, rivers and streams to check out the cool freshwater world. We will be exploring the beloved axolotl! Registration required. Ages 7-9.
babytime
Beaverbrook
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 19, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, followed by Stay and Play. 0-18 months. Drop-in program.
Cartoon mermaid, scuba diver and sea creatures
North Gloucester
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:00pm
Learn about the fascinating world of composting and earthworms, and how to set up and maintain their habitat, what and how to feed them, and...
crafts
Richmond
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:00pm
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece. We will be creating charms out of polymer clay. Ages:10-12 years
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Alta Vista
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:00pm
Nature’s Ninjas Explore some of the unique mechanisms of self-defense that have evolved. Why are ferrets so flexible? How do tarantulas protect themselves from predators?...
Centennial
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:00pm
Come discover fascinating (and sometimes mysterious) objects in our History Box! The box contains Canadian historical objects from the Canadian Museum of History’s signature exhibition,...
What lies beneath the Ocean (Ages 4-6)
Carlingwood
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:00pm
From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean. We will be exploring: Through stories and activities, we will...
Osgoode
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Sep 02, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program.
Image of someone playing dungeons and dragons
Online
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jul 22, 2026)
Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination. We are playing D&D 5th edition. Sign up for a 3-week...
Elmvale Acres
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 12, 2026)
Discover your overflowing talents! We will explore theater, movement and music through water-themed fun. Ages 4-6. Registration required. Venez découvrir tout le talent qui vous...
Main
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:30pm
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! Explore how we can make art...
St-Laurent
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:30pm
It’s a big place out there! Come join us as we circumnavigate this big blue sphere we all call home. From seaweed to sharks, discover...
ahoy, matey
Rosemount
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 05, 2026)
LEGO Party / Fête en blocs Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Ages 6-12. Fête en blocs Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme...
summer reading club
Vernon
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 4:30pm
Refresh your knowledge on the most curious of creatures - axolotls! With different stations and activities, there’s something for everyone. Family ages 4+. 60 min. Registration...
Carlingwood
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jul 15, 2026)
Join us in creating a Drawstring bag . Hands-on introduction to hand sewing . Drawstring Bags are a fun way to learn how to use...
webcard with posters for Rattlers
Main
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 6:30pm
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Rattlers (1976). Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at the OPL's Main...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 6:30pm
We'll tell about all about some of our favourite books that you are guaranteed to enjoy this summer while we zentangle. Who knows, you might...
Cartoon octopus / Dessin animé de pieuvre
Emerald Plaza
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 7:00pm (series runs until Aug 19, 2026)
Games are easy to find and fun to play: Giant Tetris, Giant Connect 4, Giant Guess Who, and large jigsaw puzzles. Wednesday July 8 -...
Blackburn Hamlet
Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Jul 11, 2026)
Come discover the fascinating (and sometimes mysterious) objects in our History Box! Explore and learn about them in a game format. Parents are welcome! The...