Families are invited to drop-in and explore hands-on STEM play. Build, test, and create through fun challenges at your own pace! Stay as long as you like and enjoy an experience that is perfect for curious minds of all ages.This is a literacy program that includes elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math, and often overlaps with creativity – Arts. We use the acronym STEAM to describe this type of library program. Exploring STEAM activities helps develop critical thinking skills and promote collaboration. Connect with curiosity at Ottawa Public Library. Family program. Drop-in program.
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Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Free programs, events, and resources for all ages.
Upcoming Events
culturalApr 30Slow Stitchers and Handcrafters
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join us for ...
culturalApr 30SparkLab
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Where curiosity powers up! Dive into circuits, robots, coding, and creative invention! Hands-on fun that lights up young minds. The program offers interactive, self-directed stations that allow kid...
culturalMay 1Bilingual Babytime and Stay & Play | Bébé à la biblio et jouons à la biblio
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Stories, rhymes and songs in English and French followed by time to socialize, explore, and play.Drop-in. For ages 0-18 months with a parent or caregiver.Histoires, comptines et chansons en anglais...
culturalMay 2Fairy Tale Adventures: Tales, Tea & Craft
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Join us for a fairy tale themed storytime followed by a tea party and craft! Children and their guardian will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious tea or juice while taking part in a whimsical c...
culturalMay 2Sensory Storytime
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
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 This program features open play, a short sto...
culturalMay 3Family Storytime & Craft
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver followed by an arts & crafts activity.Drop-in program. Family program.
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