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Three paintings from the National Gallery of Canada - two are landscape pictures of trees covered in snow. One is a picture of a snow bird.

National Gallery of Canada, Scotiabank Great Hall, 380 Sussex Drive

Join the Ottawa Public Library and the National Gallery of Canada for Storytime at the Gallery.

Children...

National Gallery of Canada

Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:00am
child reading a story with parents
Carp
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 21, 2026)
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay & Play 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m...
Cumberland
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Feb 08, 2026)
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...
Rockcliffe Park
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 9:30am (series runs until Mar 30, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Sunnyside
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 02, 2026)
Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. After storytime, stay for...
St-Laurent
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 09, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 02, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
children and an adult read together / des enfants et une adulte lisent ensemble
Greenboro
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 02, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.
Children and adults reading and playing together. Enfants et adultes lisant et jouant ensemble.
North Gower
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 02, 2026)
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for children and a parent/caregiver. Stay & Play 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Stay...
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 02, 2026)
Wear your pajamas, bring along your favourite stuffie, and come get cozy with us! Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and parents...
Cumberland
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Mar 03, 2026)
Courtes histoires, comptines et chansons pour les bambins (des petit.e.s âgé.e.s d'environ 19 à 36 mois) accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Jouons à la biblio!...
Constance Bay
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 31, 2026)
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay & Play 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m...
Nepean Centrepointe
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 03, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Greenboro
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 03, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants...
Bilingual Family Storytime - Contes en famille bilingue
Rideau
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Feb 24, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play" for those who...
Vernon
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Mar 03, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. ​​ Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de...
Beaverbrook
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 04, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Drop-in. / Contes,...
Orléans
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 04, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program. This program is followed by "Stay &...
Sunnyside
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 04, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. In English. Every Wednesday, 10:15am. Drop-in program.
children and an adult read together / des enfants et une adulte lisent ensemble
North Gloucester
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 04, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et...