Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver.
Drop in.
30 minutes
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 27, 2025)Drop-in program
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2025)Drop-in program
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All Storytimes are Drop In
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
Saturday March 29, April 19, April 26, May 17STEAM themed Family Storytime - All ages, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Saturday Apr 5, May 3, May 31Spanish-English Storytime – All ages. Cuentos, rimas y canciones para niños de todas las edades, acompañados de un padre o guardian. No necesita inscribirse.
Saturday Mar 15, Apr 12, May 10 -
Saturday May 3, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until May 10, 2025)
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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.
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Jun 07, 2025)Drop-in program
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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 tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes.
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 11:00amSorry this event and its waiting list are full
Get a Techno Buddy!
Technology and Social Media can be overwhelming.
Teen Volunteers share their Social Media knowledge with older Adult in a two-on-one setting.
Areas of technology help will focus on user’s personal account use by initial setting up of the accounts and how use the site:
Facebook
Instagram
X (former Twitter)
Pinterest
One hour= One topic
If you want to cover a different topic from the list, Facilitator will need to approve it, as this is a one hour session.
Meeting place: Teen Zone on the 3rd floor.
Please bring your device fully charged (ex. cell phone, tablet, or laptop).
Please provide a phone number we can contact you about your topic.
You can sign up for one session and one waiting list slot per quarter.
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 11:00amThis presentation, offered by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton, is about the basics that are essential to gardening success whether you are a novice gardener or an experienced one! The basics include among others the following topics: soil conditions, watering, soil amendments and fertilization, pests and diseases, and plant selection and planting.
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Jun 28, 2025)Drop-in program
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Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome.
Please note: sessions on Saturday March 29 and Saturday April 12, 2025, canceled
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 07, 2025)Drop-in program
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Interested in chess and looking for new opponents?
Teen volunteers will be on hand to help those who are learning!
Reserved for players aged between 6-17.
Intéressé par les échecs et à la recherche de nouveaux adversaires ?
Des bénévoles ados seront présents pour aider ceux qui apprennent !
Réservé aux joueurs âgés de 6 à 17 ans.
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 17, 2025)Drop-in program
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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!
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Saturday May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 07, 2025)Drop-in program
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Don your best costume and come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector! Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawhttps://biblioottawalibrary.ca/enn chair! Movie starts at 2pm
*Note: Available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.
- Jan 4, 2025 - Despicable Me (PG)
- Feb 1, 2025 - CANCELLED
- Mar 1, 2025 : The Garfield Movie (PG)
- Apr 5, 2025 : Elemental (PG)
- May 3, 2025 : The Bad Guys (PG)
- June 7, 2025 : Lightyear (PG)