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    Babytime / Bébés à la biblio - Sunnyside

    Sunnyside
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Jun 03, 2025)

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    Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.

    2024 : last program is on Dec 10.

    2025 : Winter-Spring dates :

    • Jan 14, 21, 28
    • Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
    • March 11 (March Break week), 25
    • Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    • May 6, 13, 20, 27
    • June 3
    • This program will resume in July 

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    Contes, comptines et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0 à 18 mois.

    2024 : notre dernier programme sera le 10 décembre.

    2025 : dates hiver/printemps : 

    • Janvier : 14, 21, 28
    • Fév : 4, 11, 18, 25
    • Mars : 11 (semaine du Congé de mars), 25
    • Avril : 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    • Mai : 6, 13, 20, 27
    • Juin 3
    • Reprendra en juillet.
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    Video Game Drop-In for Teens

    Beaverbrook
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

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    Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in. 
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    Virtual Reality Gaming

    Cumberland
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 03, 2025)

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    Drop in to try some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! 

    Test your reflexes with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, explore oceans or mountains, ride roller coasters, defend your castle or spaceship from attack, see the world with Google Earth, and more! 

    Single-player games, all game text/dialogue in English 

    How it works: come during the session to sign up for a 10-minute time slot (first come first served, no sign-ups ahead of time) 

    Ages: 11 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller/younger players) 

    Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear flat, closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels)

  • Chess Club D'échecs

    Blackburn Hamlet
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

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    Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?

    Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm. 

    Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.

    Ages 7+

    Êtes-vous intéressés par le jeu d’échecs?

    Venez nous joindre tous les mardis de 15h30 à 17h.

    Venez pratiquer vos habiletés dans cet environnement relaxe. Tous les niveaux de participants sont bienvenus.

    7ans et +

  • Read-a-loud Circle (ages 8-12)

    Alta Vista
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm (series runs until May 13, 2025)

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    Alta Vista is happy to welcome all children ages 8-12 for our Tuesday night reading circle from 4-5 pm. During our hour long read-a-loud circle we will take turns reading, sharing thoughts and opinions, and defining new vocabulary.

    Join us and help us all improve together!

  • Reading Buddies

    Nepean Centrepointe
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 4:15pm (series runs until May 27, 2025)

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    Do you have a child in grades 1 to 4? ​Would you like them to boost their confidence and motivation to read?

    Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for ​fun and interactive, 30-minute read aloud sessions. ​

    Registration is required for this program. 

    To register, email: NepeanCentrepointe@biblioottawalibrary.ca

  • Reading Buddies

    Rosemount
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until May 13, 2025)

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    Do you have children ages 6 to 9?  ​Would you like them to read more? ​

    Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for ​fun and interactive, 30-minute read aloud sessions. ​

    Registration is required for this program. 

    To register, email: Rosemount@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca   ​
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    Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs

    Orléans
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm (series runs until Jun 10, 2025)

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    Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students in grades 1 through 10. / Reçois de l'aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l'anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. Pour les élèves de la 1e à la 10e année.

    Please note: A parent or caregiver for children participating in the homework club must remain in the library for the duration of a session. / Notez bien: Les parents ou les personnes en charge des enfants participant au club d'aide aux devoirs doivent rester dans la bibliothèque pendant toute la durée d'une séance.

    Online resources / Ressources en ligne

  • Greely New Neighbour Information Drop-in

    Greely
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm

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    The Greely Community Association New Neighbour Committee is holding a drop-in event to:

    • Welcome and to meet some members of the community.
    • Integrate new neighbors by sharing local information.
    • Provide a list of information resources.
    • Answer questions.

    Light refreshments will be served.

  • Coloring For the Mind - Adult Coloring Club/Art-thérapie - Club de coloriage pour adultes

    Cumberland
    Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Jun 24, 2025)

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    Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

    Join us fo a fun and relaxing session of adult colouring.  An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

    All supplies are provided.  Drop-in program. **This is not a course**

    Redécouvez le plaisir de colorier en vous joignant à notre club de coloriage pour adultes - un moment de détente et de relaxation.

    Tout le matériel est fourni. Insciption non requise. ""Ce n'est pas un cours""