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Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jun 13, 2026 at 10:00am
Enter the world of robotics through hands-on demos and innovative designs from our local tech community. Join Ottawa Public Library, Area X.0 operated by Invest...

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Hand holding lego blocks
Ruth E. Dickinson
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 6:30pm
Join us each month for a storytime followed by a building challenge before finishing with a show and tell. Using our story for inspiration, children...
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 6:30pm
Soyez des nôtres pour un conte en famille qui rend hommage aux créatures marines légendaires. Ne manquez surtout pas le défi Lego thématique qui aura...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Monday Jun 29, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Dive deeper. Discover more. Families are invited to drop-in and explore hands-on STEM play. Build, test, and create through fun challenges at your own pace!...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Jun 30, 2026 at 10:00am (series runs until Aug 18, 2026)
Let's build together! Join us for a building adventure with challenges or indulge your creativity with a free build. Drop-in program. Family program. Construisons ensemble...
Alta Vista
Thursday Jul 2, 2026 at 10:30am
Dive deeper. Discover more. Learn all about cephalopods through books, crafts, and games! For ages 4-6 years.
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Online
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 11:00am
All organisms that are on our blue plant connect to one another in some way. Whether they are friends, enemies or neutral, every action influences...
Cartoon image of underwater creatures reading
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:00am
Dive into the depths of the ocean! Join Dr. Shane Gero, Ottawa’s leading whale expert, as he explains the mysterious world of sperm whales. Learn...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Sunday Jul 5, 2026 at 2:00pm
Dive deeper. Discover more. Join us as we delve into the myths surrounding The Lost City of Atlantis and other mysterious cities said to have...
ahoy, matey
North Gower
Monday Jul 6, 2026 at 10:30am
Learn about the fascinating world of composting and earthworms, and how to set up and maintain their habitat, what and how to feed them, and...
under the sea
Richmond
Monday Jul 6, 2026 at 2:00pm
From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean. During this fun and interactive presentation, we will be taking...
Crafting table/Table de bricolage
Carp
Monday Jul 6, 2026 at 2:30pm
Dive deeper. Discover more. Come join us for an undersea adventure. Build a coral reef with Lego, test object buoyancy, design a boat and more...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Jul 7, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Jul 21, 2026)
Dive deeper. Discover more. Join us for hands-on activities and stories to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. This is a literacy program that includes...
Cartoon image of underwater creatures reading
Carlingwood
Tuesday Jul 7, 2026 at 2:00pm
Delve into the chemical makings of oil and water, and use your knowledge to create a piece of art inspired by liquids miscibility properties! Get...
Hazeldean
Tuesday Jul 7, 2026 at 2:00pm
Thinking about getting a pet? Meet a variety of animals and discover what it really takes to care for them! In this interactive, hands-on presentation,...

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Emerald Plaza
Tuesday Jul 7, 2026 at 2:00pm
Deep in the Ocean... Seek and find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures! Why are Jellyfish everywhere, and...
diving
Beaverbrook
Tuesday Jul 7, 2026 at 3:00pm
A sport once tagged as the domain of adrenaline junkies, cave divers have become an important asset to scientists exploring global climate change, archaeology, water...

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Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Jul 7, 2026 at 6:30pm (series runs until Aug 18, 2026)
Join us for a storytime followed by a LEGO building challenge. Using our story for inspiration, children will bring the story to life by building...
A diver exploring the ocean.
Beaverbrook
Tuesday Jul 7, 2026 at 6:30pm
More people have walked on the moon than have been to the places Jill Heinerth has explored. Instead of following maps, she has blazed a...
North Gower
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026 at 10:00am
Jump into puddles, ponds, rivers and streamsto check out the cool freshwater world. ​​ ​Through hands-on experiments, let's learn how rivers and streams impact our...