The library is one of our favourite places to visit and October is Canadian Library Month. Our friends at the OPL are offering a variety of programs and activities. Check them out next time you check out a book!
October 4: Read with Ranger Kara
Ranger Kara reads Canadian children's books and hosts meet-and-greet autograph session. Participants will receive a copy of her book.
For kids ages 4-11.
Offered by TVO Kids’ at Ben Franklin Place (Chamber)
Link: http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/node/20777
October 6-11: Fire Prevention Week
Fire safety Storytime featuring Sparky the Fire Dog.
For kids ages 3-10.
Offered at the following branches: Beaverbrook, Greely, Manotick, Metcalfe, North Gloucester, North Gower, Osgoode, Richmond, Rideau, Ruth E. Dickinson and Stittsville.
Link: http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/program?search_api_views_fulltext=Fire+Prevention+Week+
October 13-28: Big Library Read
Big Library Read provides OverDrive partner libraries, including the Ottawa Public Library, free simultaneous access to a selected title that any reader with a Library card can instantly start reading without holds or waitlists.
Free access to the eBook, “Anatomy of a Misfit” by author Andrea Portes.
Offered online at www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.
October 25: Kids’ Lit Café
An interactive and family-friendly celebration showcasing local authors and illustrators of children and teen books. Meet-and-greet, booksale, workshops.
Guest authors: Catherine Austen, Cécile Beaulieu Brousseau, Brenda Chapman, Don Cummer, Rachel Eugster, Frances Itani, Kate Jaimet, Betty Large, Alan Neal and Mike Stewart.
Offered at the Greenboro branch
Link: http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/node/21261
