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.
Venez jouer ou créer ou lire! Pour les enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Veuillez noter que les activités ne seront pas supervisées par le personnel.
Les lundis 24 mars, 7 avril et 5 mai
Drop in to play, make and read! For ages 4-12. Please note that staff will not supervise activities.
Mondays March 24, April 7 and May 5
Baby playgroups are facilitated by Early Childhood Educators with early learning activities for babies and a chance for caregivers to network and share experiences. A partnership between the Early On Family and Child Centre and the Library.
Ages 0-12 months. Drop in program.
Join our English conversation group!
Receive guidance from our leaders, meet new people and gain confidence in your ability to speak English.
No registration needed.
Joignez-vous à notre groupe de conversation en anglais!
Recevez des conseils, rencontrez de nouvelles personnes et gagnez de la confiance à converser en anglais.
Inscription non requise.
Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your family tree and share research strategies. Discover what library resources are available for your research with specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch.
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies (newborn to 18 months) with a parent or caregiver.
Stay and play after storytime.
Drop-in program.
Learn how to access electronic books from Ottawa Public Library. Borrow ebook, e-audiobooks and bestsellers and gain access to magazine titles from your smartphone or tablet. Drop In program
Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers.
Ages 15 to 35 months. Drop-in program.
Contes, comptines et chansons pour les tout-petits et leurs parents ou gardiens.
De 15 à 35 mois. Portes ouvertes.
Join us at the Chatty Cafe! This relaxed drop-in program is a great way to meet new people in the community. Whether you’re looking to connect with others or simply enjoy good conversation, this program is a welcoming space to all. We'll have games and fun conversation prompts.
No registration required.
No program on Monday April 21 (Easter Monday) or Monday May 19 (Victoria Day).
Join us following our Toddlertime to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for young children and their parents/caregivers.
Ages 15 to 35 months. Drop-in program.
Joignez-nous après notre Tout-petits à la biblio pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes.
De 15 à 35 mois. Portes ouvertes.
Technology can be challenging, so join our enthusiastic BH Tech Team, who will give you a good foundation and the confidence to use your preferred devices (e.g phone, laptop, e-reader) . Our team can also provide you with information on how to use library resources such as Libby (ebooks and audiobooks) and Hoopla (music, video, graphic novels).
Our BH Tech group will be available to assist you with basic tech questions, as well as point you in the right direction for topics we do not handle.
Here are a few examples of the topics we do not cover:
- Diagnosis and Repair of Devices
- Online banking or shopping-related transactions.
- Unsupported devices (such as Kindles).
In short, we can help you make the best of your devices or applications/tools.
March 24, 2025
April 7 and 28, 2025
May 5 and 26, 2025
Drop-in from 3 - 4:00 pm - Please bring your own device and library card.
Vous avez besoin d'aide à comprendre vos appareils technologiques (téléphone, tablette, ordinateur portatif, liseuse), un membre de notre équipe sera disponible afin de vous appuyer avec vos questions.
Il nous fera aussi plaisir de vous partager nos ressources en ligne tels que Cantook (les livres numériques et audio) et Hoopla (la vidéo, la musique et les bandes dessinées).
24 mars, 2025
7 et 28 avril, 2025
5 et 26 mai, 2025
Entre 15h00 et 16h00 - Apportez votre appareil ainsi que votre carte de bibliothèque.