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104 activities · 759 sessions

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Monday, November 95:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Mystery Monday

Come join us for some fun and laughter at the library. Each week will be a new self guided activity to explore rotating between Crafts, STEM and Board games. For families 4+.

Beaverbrook2500 CampeauGoogle Maps
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  • Monday, November 23
    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 30
    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 7
    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 14
    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 21
    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 28
    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

Monday, November 910:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Toddlertime @ 10:30 | Tout-petits à la biblio à 10h30

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers. Ages 19 to 35 months. Drop-in. This program is offered in English. Des histoires, des comptines et des chansons pour les tout-petits, à découvrir avec leurs parents ou des personnes qui s’occupent d’eux. De 19 à 35 mois. Aucune inscription nécessaire. Ce programme se déroule en anglais.

Ruth E. Dickinson100 MalvernGoogle Maps
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  • Monday, November 16
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    FreeAges 1 yr 7 mo–2 yr 11 moDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 23
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    FreeAges 1 yr 7 mo–2 yr 11 moDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 30
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    FreeAges 1 yr 7 mo–2 yr 11 moDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 7
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    FreeAges 1 yr 7 mo–2 yr 11 moDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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Monday, November 911:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Toddlertime @ 11:15 | Tout-petits à la biblio à 11h15

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers. Ages 19 to 35 months. Drop-in. This program is offered in English. Des histoires, des comptines et des chansons pour les tout-petits, à découvrir avec leurs parents ou des personnes qui s’occupent d’eux. De 19 à 35 mois. Aucune inscription nécessaire. Ce programme se déroule en anglais.

Ruth E. Dickinson100 MalvernGoogle Maps
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Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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  • Monday, November 16
    11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

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    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 23
    11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

    FreeAges 1 yr 7 mo–2 yr 11 moDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

    Official details for this session

    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 30
    11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

    FreeAges 1 yr 7 mo–2 yr 11 moDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 7
    11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

    FreeAges 1 yr 7 mo–2 yr 11 moDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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Monday, November 91:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

EarlyON Baby Playgroup | Groupe de jeu pour bébés du programme EarlyON

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. This program is offered in English. Animés par des éducatrices et éducateurs de la petite enfance, les groupes de jeu pour bébés proposent des activités d’éveil qui donnent parallèlement aux parents et aux personnes responsables l’occasion de nouer des liens et de parler de leurs expériences. Un partenariat entre le Centre pour l’enfant et la famille EarlyON et la Bibliothèque. De 0 à 12 mois. Aucune inscription nécessaire. Ce programme se déroule en anglais.

Ruth E. Dickinson100 MalvernGoogle Maps
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  • Monday, November 16
    1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    FreeAges 0–1Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 23
    1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    FreeAges 0–1Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

    Official details for this session

    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 30
    1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    FreeAges 0–1Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

    Official details for this session

    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 7
    1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    FreeAges 0–1Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 14
    1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    FreeAges 0–1Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

Monday, November 96:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Homework Help (Mondays) | Club de devoirs (Lundis)

Come join our homework club and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Bring your school homework and assignments. Led by volunteers from United for Literacy. Ages 6-12. Drop in. A parent/guardian must remain in the branch for the duration of the session. Joins-toi à notre club d’aide aux devoirs, pour recevoir de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l’anglais, etc. Avec des bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble. 6-12 ans. Portes ouvertes.

Ruth E. Dickinson100 MalvernGoogle Maps
FreeAges 6–12Drop-inSetting not confirmed

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  • Monday, November 16
    6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    FreeAges 6–12Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 23
    6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    FreeAges 6–12Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

    Official details for this session

    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 30
    6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    FreeAges 6–12Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 7
    6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    FreeAges 6–12Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 14
    6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    FreeAges 6–12Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

Monday, November 910:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Monday Storytime and Stay and Play

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 self-directed activities ​and toys for young children. Drop-in. Every Monday at 10:15 a.m. Please note there will be no program on October 26.

Sunnyside1049 BankGoogle Maps
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  • Monday, November 16
    10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

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    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 23
    10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

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    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 30
    10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

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    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 7
    10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

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Monday, November 910:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program. Family program.

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  • Monday, November 16
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 23
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 30
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 7
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

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    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

Monday, November 910:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Monday Morning Family Storytime & Stay and Play

Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.

Nepean Centrepointe101 CentrepointeGoogle Maps
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  • Monday, November 16
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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    Age not specified by the organizer. Confirm suitability before you go.

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 23
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

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    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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  • Monday, November 30
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, December 7
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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Monday, November 93:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

STEAM Storytime / Heure de contes STIAM

Join us for a story and a fun-filled STEAM activity! Drop-in activity. For ages 4+. Rejoignez-nous pour un conte et une activité STIAM! Activité portes-ouvertes. Pour les 4 ans+.

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  • Monday, November 16
    3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    FreeAges 4+Drop-inSetting not confirmed

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    Ottawa Public Library · Checked Thursday, November 5

  • Monday, November 23
    3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    FreeAges 4+Drop-inSetting not confirmed

    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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  • Monday, November 30
    3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    FreeAges 4+Drop-inSetting not confirmed

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  • Monday, December 7
    3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    FreeAges 4+Drop-inSetting not confirmed

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Monday, November 96:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Starry night Storytime

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 or caregivers. Drop in

Nepean Centrepointe101 CentrepointeGoogle Maps
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  • Monday, November 16
    6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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  • Monday, November 23
    6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

    FreeFamilies · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

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  • Monday, November 30
    6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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  • Monday, December 7
    6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, November 103:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Youth Chess club / Club d'échecs jeunesse

Play and learn about chess. Jouer et apprendre à jouer aux échecs. For ages 6 years and up. Pour les 6 ans et plus.

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  • Tuesday, November 17
    3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

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  • Tuesday, November 24
    3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

    FreeChildren · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

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    Official Children's Programs free policy; explicitly identified child programme.

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  • Tuesday, December 1
    3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

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  • Tuesday, December 8
    3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

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Tuesday, November 104:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Alta Vista Reading Circle

Join us for the Alta Vista Reading Circle. We will take turns reading out loud, building our confidence and defining new words. Children of all abilities are welcome! Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. Drop-in program. *No program Tuesday, October 27th

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  • Tuesday, November 17
    4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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  • Tuesday, November 24
    4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    FreeChildren · age not specifiedDrop-inSetting not confirmed

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  • Tuesday, December 1
    4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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  • Tuesday, December 8
    4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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