Carlingwood Branch April Update
Special Programs coming up at Carlingwood
Fun Fridays: LEGO Building Boom!
Friday April 4, 2:00-3:30pm
- Show off your architectuial creativity with LEGO. Best for ages 6-12. Drop in to build.
Quick Tips: How to use free AI tools in your Daily Life
Monday April 7, 6:00-8:00pm, online registration required (limited seats)
- Articial intelligence (AI) tools have exploded in the last few years. They can supercharge your web searches and help you find the most relevant information. They can generate images, a personalized song, summarize long text, describe video content, and more. Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will show you how easily it can be done and how to detect dreaded “AI hallucinations”. And you can do it all for free!
Regular Programs continuing at Carlingwood
‘Folk’ Song Circle
Monday April 28, 1:30-3:00pm
- Enjoy singing your favourite soft pop songs from the 50’s-80’s, Celtic and other folk music! All ages and levels of experience welcome.
Babytime
Tuesdays, 10:30am, March 25 to May 13
- Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and their parent or caregiver. For ages 0-18 months. Drop in and have fun!
English Conversation Group
Tuesdays, 6:30pm, March 25 to June 24
- Do you already have some basic English languages skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills? Join our English Conversation group to help you gain confidence, grow your vocabulary, and meet new people.
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 10:30am, March 26 to May 14
- Stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers and their parent or caregiver. For ages 19-35 months. Drop in and have fun!
Reading Group #1
Wednesday April 2
- Share the enjoy of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. For this month, we will be discussing Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson
Homework Help
Wednesdays / mercredis, 5:30-7:00pm, March 26 to June 11
- Come join our homework club, led by United for Literacy, and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Welcoming students ages 6-12. Drop in and learn.
- Joins-toi à notre club d’aide aux devoirs avec les bénévoles de Littératie Ensemble pour recevoir de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, les sciences, le français, l’anglais, etc. Bienvenue les étudiants 6-12 ans. Portes ouvertes pour apprendre.
Family Storytime
Thursdays / jeudis, 10:30am, March 27 to May 15 (27 mars au 15 mai)
- Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and their parent or caregiver. Drop in and have fun!
- Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et leur parent ou gardien. Portes ouvertes pour s’amuser.
Wii U Game On!
Friday April 4, 4:00-5:30pm
- Drop-in at the library for play! Not sure how? Our teen volunteers will be happy to help.
Saturday Family Storytime
Saturdays, 10:30am, March 29 to June 28
- Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and their parent/caregiver. Drop in and have fun!
Arabic Storytime
Saturday April 5, 3:00-3:45pm
Samedi le 5 avril
السبت الساعة ٣ عصراً – ٤٥ دقيقةو٥ ابريل (نيسان)
- Join us for Arabic Stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 0-6.
- Contes, comptines et chansons en Arabe pour les enfants de 0 à 6 ans.
- إنضمّوا إلينا للإستماع إلى أجمل القصص و الأغاني باللّغة العربية (من صفر إلى ٦ سنوات) – التسجيل غير مطلوب
Sensory Storytime
Saturday April 19, 2:00-3:30pm
- Join us for a program featuring dimmed lighting, sensory toys, a smaller participant group, and adaptede circle time with stories, rhymes and songs.
- During this program, there will be opportunities for open play and a chance to connect with other families. The circle time portion of this program is offered in the last 20 minutes of the session. A family member must be present for the duration of the program.
- This program provides a welcoming environment and respects the needs of children from 18 months to 6 years who live with developmental disabilities and/or autism, or who show signs of a developmental delay.
Techno Buddies
Saturdays, by appointment
- Get a Techno Buddy! When technology and social media are overwhelming, our teen volunteers can help share their knowledge with you in a two-on-one setting for one hour, focusing on one topic.
- Topics include Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Pinterest.
- You must bring your device (cell phone, tablet, or laptop) and it must be fully charged.
- Limit of one session and one waitlist slot per quarter.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Trouble in Dragonsbourne Part 6
Saturdays, 1:30-4:30pm, March 29 to May 10, please join the waitlist
- Join a bad of adventurers as they set out from the seaside town of Dragonsbourne in part six of a continuing adventure. This game is intended for teens who have played before, but beginners are also welcome. Please bring a 3rd level character and dice. Pre-made characters and dice will be provided for those who do not have their own.
- This game is intended for ages 13-17.
