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What lies beneath the Ocean (Ages 4-6)
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 10:30am
From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean We will be exploring: Through stories and activities, we will...
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...
Blackburn Hamlet
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm
Drop in for a free viewing of Lilo & Stitch . Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in program...
A man, child, and woman laugh as they eat popcorn in a movie theatre.
Nepean Centrepointe
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 21, 2026)
Family Movie Showtime: July 3 : The little Mermaid July 10:The Super Mario Bros. Movie July 17: Finding Nemo July 24 Surf's Up 2 July...
summer reading club
Emerald Plaza
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 2:00pm
Students will learn basic chords and strumming rhythms as well as the anatomy of the ukulele. Registration required. Ages 7-12. Ottawa Public Library is committed...
Manotick
Friday Jul 3, 2026 at 4:00pm
Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination. We are playing Puppies and Pirates. Registration required. Ages 7-12.
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...
Cartoon sea creatures / Dessin animé de  créatures de mer
Carlingwood
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in. 30 minutes
A group gathered for library storytime, with a storyteller showing a picture book
Centennial
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages.​ All children welcome with a parent ​or caregiver. Drop in.
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with a parent or caregiver followed by time to socialize and interact with toys and books...
Richmond
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Main
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 11:00am (series runs until Aug 22, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family program.
Nepean Centrepointe
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 1:30pm (series runs until Aug 22, 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...
TD SRC
Blackburn Hamlet
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 2:00pm (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Every Saturday this summer! Drop-in program. Family program. ~ Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Tous les samedis cette été!...
Ruth E. Dickinson
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 2:00pm
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece. We will be creating collage art! Registration required. Ages 7-12.

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St-Laurent
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in. For ages 6-12. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Inscription non requise. Pour les 6-12 ans.
Emerald Plaza
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 2:30pm (series runs until Aug 29, 2026)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in program. Family program. Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Programme portes ouvertes. Programme familial.
Main
Saturday Jul 4, 2026 at 3:00pm (series runs until Aug 15, 2026)
Calling all young adventurers! Caregivers and young players will register and play together as we go on a shared storytelling adventure. Registration required. Family program...
Nepean Centrepointe
Sunday Jul 5, 2026 at 10:30am (series runs until Aug 16, 2026)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children, parents and caregivers. Drop-in.
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...