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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.

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  • Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:45pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. 

    Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada. 

  • People conversing | Des personnes en train de parler
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

    Join our English conversation groups! All levels are welcome. Free. Drop-in. 

    Joignez-vous à un groupe de conversation en anglais ! Les personnes de tous les niveaux sont les bienvenues. Gratuit. Inscription non-requise. 

  • people talking
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

    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? Join our English conversation group to help you gain confidence, grow your vocabulary, and meet new people.

  • Web banner for Arts and Culture
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm

    PLEASE REGISTER ONE FAMILY MEMBER.

    Join us in creating handmade cards and/or picture frame crafts to share with someone special this Mother's Day!

  • Parent and child
    Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until May 14, 2025)

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

  • Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Jun 25, 2025)

    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.

  • Open book with flowers
    Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 10:00am

    Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch to meet graphic novel author, Oscar nominated illustrator and all around cool guy Graham Annable.  Graham will talk about his career, his work with Lucas Films in Hollywood and his latest graphic novel "Eerie Tales from the School of Screams".

    Watch the promotional video!

    For kids in grade 4 and up!  English event.  Registration required as space is limited

    About Graham

    Graham Annable is an Oscar and Eisner nominated cartoonist and animator living in Merrickville, Ontario. He has created works for television, film, video game, and comic books. The Boxtrolls, Puzzle Agent, and The Peter & Ernesto series for early readers are some of his more popular projects. He is the creator of Grickle. A humorously dark world of googly-eyed beings that inhabit the Grickle Channel on Youtube and various graphic novels like the Book of Grickle. You can support Graham and his efforts on Patreon here:

    https://www.patreon.com/grickle

  • Adult reading to a group of children
    Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Jun 04, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Every Monday and Wednesday, 10:15am.

    Last Storytime of 2024 : Dec 11.

    2025 dates : 

    • Jan : 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
    • Feb 3, 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26 *NOTE library is closed on Feb 17 (Family Day)
    • March Break week (Mar 10 and 12) : storytime and craft. Registration required for that week - a separate program listing will be published on our website in early February for registration.
    • Mar : 24, 26, 31
    • Apr : 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28, 30 **NOTE library is closed on April 21 (Easter Monday)
    • May : 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, 28 **NOTE library is closed on May 19 (Victoria Day)
    • June 2, 4 
    • Program will resume in July.
  • Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until May 14, 2025)

    Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 19-35 months. 30 min. Drop in.

  • Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until May 14, 2025)

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

    Followed by Stay and Play. (60 min)

    Drop-in program. Family program.