Local illustrator and artist Gillian Reid is back with her newest book! Join us for a family storytime where Gillian will read Mac Wears A Hat before leading us through a craft and even showing off some of her skills in a Draw & Tell.About Gillian Reid:Gillian Reid is a children’s book illustrator, character designer, and life drawing teacher. Originally from Northern Ireland, she now calls Ottawa home. She has been illustrating picture books since 2017 and has been doing animation character design for a decade. Her work has been published by Epic! Creations, Harper Collins, Penguin Workshop, and Little Bee Books. She has also worked on the Emmy Award winning Netflix series Hilda. Her newest releases include Mac Wears A Hat by Vicki Johnson and Never Alone by Faith Eury Cho.
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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.
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culturalAug 1SEA you at the Craft Table: Treasure Map (Family 4+)
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Craft and create your very own ocean-inspired masterpiece.We will be making a treasure map!Drop-in program. Family 4+ program.
culturalAug 5Dive into Zine Making (Ages 7-12)
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design and create your own zines! A fanzine, or zine for short, is a small, handmade booklet filled with anything you want to share with ot...
culturalAug 7Stay Current: Let's Build A Ship! (Family 4+)
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Refresh your knowledge of facts, fish, and fun!Dive into a career at sea and explore the life of a naval architect.Drop-in program. Family 4+ program.
culturalAug 10Tidal Treasures Workshop: Bead Pets (Ages 10-12)
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Come see what's washed ashore and discover what you can create!We will be creating bead pets.Drop-in program. Ages 10-12.
culturalAug 13Splish Splash! (Family 4+)
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side!We will be creating art using plastic bags.Drop-in program. Family 4+ program.
culturalAug 17Deep in the ocean where the critters play: Narwhals (Ages 7-9)
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Seek and find. Find and seek. Anything goes when looking for underwater treasures and fascinating creatures!We will be exploring the mysterious narwhal through fun facts and hands-on creativity wit...
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