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A person and a child reading a colorful illustrated book together in a library setting
Richmond
Saturday Apr 4, 2026 at 11:45am
Do you have children ages 5 to 8? ​Would you like them to read more? ​ Join our weekly Reading Buddies program. ​Each child will...
St-Laurent
Saturday Apr 4, 2026 at 1:00pm
Conférencier invité: Michel Bock , Directeur du Centre de recherche sur les francophonies canadiennes (CRCCF) Organisé par la Société historique d'Ottawa
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Apr 4, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until May 30, 2026)
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...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Apr 4, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Jun 13, 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...
Rosemount
Saturday Apr 4, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until May 16, 2026)
Bring your friends, hang out, and defeat your enemies. Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 & more on our Nintendo Switch.​ ​Ages 12 to...
Hazeldean
Sunday Apr 5, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. 30 min. Drop in.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Apr 5, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 31, 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...
Main
Sunday Apr 5, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2026)
Join us in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers and young children. Drop-in program. Joignez-nous...
Nepean Centrepointe
Sunday Apr 5, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 17, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
an adult reads to a group of people / un adulte lit à un groupe de personnes
Cumberland
Sunday Apr 5, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until May 17, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants d'âge préscolaire accompagnés d’un parent ou gardien.
Sunnyside
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until May 12, 2026)
It's our bilingual storytime! Stories, songs and games for children and their accompanying parent or guardian. Registration not required. ***************************************************** C'est l'heure du conte bilingue!...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until May 12, 2026)
Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. For ages 3-4 and their adult co-learner. Registration required. This...
Mahjong Tiles
Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 at 1:00pm
We've had an overwhelming response to starting a Mahjong group here at the Rockcliffe Park Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. We will be playing...
Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 02, 2026)
The Rockcliffe Park Book Club gathers to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. Please join in to share...
Free Income Tax Clinic / Clinique d’impots gratuite
Main
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Apr 18, 2026)
Do you need help with your tax return? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, trained volunteers may be able to...
Richmond
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until May 05, 2026)
If you are a mystery lover then join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humorous whodunnits, come meet fellow...
3 ados qui lisent et qui jasent
Cumberland
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 at 4:00pm (series runs until Jul 21, 2026)
Pas de livre assigné, pas de devoirs – apportez tout simplement le livre de votre choix (un roman, un BD, un manga, un documentaire…comme vous...
Hazeldean
Tuesday Apr 7, 2026 at 6:00pm
Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. All collage-making supplies (scissors, paper, glue) will be provided but you are welcome to bring your...
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Ruth E. Dickinson
Wednesday Apr 8, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Apr 29, 2026)
A school readiness program for children 3–4 years old, who will be entering kindergarten in Fall 2026, and their adult co-learner. Stories and child-centered learning...
Greenboro
Wednesday Apr 8, 2026 at 4:30pm (series runs until Jun 03, 2026)
De-stress with some intricate colouring pages. Colouring books include Star Wars, Minecraft, Pokemon, and more! Déstressez avec des pages de coloriage complexes. Les livres de...