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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.

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Rockcliffe Park
Monday Dec 29, 2025 at 9:30am (series runs until Mar 30, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.
child reading a story with parents
St-Laurent
Monday Dec 29, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Feb 28, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. The formal program will be followed by a time to play...
Beaverbrook
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 31, 2025)
Ever wonder what stuffed animals do at night while you are sleeping? Part 1: Bring your favourite stuffed animal to a pyjama storytime and leave...
Carp
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025 at 10:30am
Happy NOON Year! Family Storytime (all ages) will be from 10:30 - 11:00 with songs, rhymes,and stories about counting. After Storytime join us for hands-on...
Manotick
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025 at 11:15am
You don't have to stay up late to celebrate! Let's be thankful for 2025 as we ring in 2026! Join us for a celebration story,...
Three paintings from the National Gallery of Canada - two are landscape pictures of trees covered in snow. One is a picture of a snow bird.

National Gallery of Canada, Scotiabank Great Hall, 380 Sussex Drive

Join the Ottawa Public Library and the National Gallery of Canada for Storytime at the Gallery.

Children...

National Gallery of Canada

Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:00am
child reading a story with parents
Carp
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 21, 2026)
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay & Play 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m...
Cumberland
Saturday Jan 10, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Feb 08, 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...

Registration opens on Monday, January 5, 2026 - 10:00am

Sunnyside
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 02, 2026)
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...
St-Laurent
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 09, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 02, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
children and an adult read together / des enfants et une adulte lisent ensemble
Greenboro
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 02, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.
Nepean Centrepointe
Monday Jan 12, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Mar 02, 2026)
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...
Cumberland
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Mar 03, 2026)
Courtes histoires, comptines et chansons pour les bambins (des petit.e.s âgé.e.s d'environ 19 à 36 mois) accompagnés d'un parent ou gardien. Jouons à la biblio!...
Constance Bay
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 31, 2026)
Family Storytime 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children and a parent/caregiver. Stay & Play 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m...
Nepean Centrepointe
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 03, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program.
Greenboro
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Mar 03, 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...
Vernon
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 3:30pm (series runs until Mar 03, 2026)
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...
Beaverbrook
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 04, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver, then join us for a Stay and Play. Drop-in. / Contes,...
Orléans
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 10:15am (series runs until Mar 04, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program. This program is followed by "Stay &...