News from your Library
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🌐 Discover the digital library↗
📢 The library will be closed Monday February 16 for Family Day.
🔦In the Spotlight - Freedom to Read Week↗
Freedom to Read Week (Feb 22-28) is a reminder that reading is more than access to books—it’s an opportunity to explore ideas, reflect on different perspectives, and connect with the world around us. Visit the branch and explore our Freedom to Read displays and enter the draw for a chance to win a Free to Read T-shirt.
📖Upcoming events
🌺March Break programs↗ - Registrations are now open! So, grab your library card and sign up your young adventurer for the activities that excite them most. Spots fill up fast! Reserve your child’s spots before it’s too late.
Bilingual babytime and stay & play↗ - February 13, 11:15am: 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.
Barrhaven builder’s club↗ - February 13, 1 pm: This PD DAY, build, construct, engineer, and design using Lego, Meccano, K'nex, VEX Robotics, and more at the library.
Tales As Old as Time - Historical fiction book club↗ - February 14, 2 pm: Come and share your thoughts or just listen in and enjoy the conversation. This month we will be discussing: Lessons in Chemistry By Garmus, Bonnie
🥇Winter Olympic watch party↗ - Join us for a special screening of the Winter Olympic Games! Drop in to cheer on Team Canada this weekend in a welcoming community space.
Sunday, February 15 - Men’s hockey: Canada vs France (10:40 am - 1:10 pm)
Thursday, February 19 - Women’s hockey: Gold medal game (1:10-4:40 pm)
Friday, February 20 - Speed skating: Short track (2:15-4:40 pm)
Saturday, February 21 - Freestyle skiing: Women's halfpipe (1:30-3 pm)
How to secure a home wireless network↗ - February 17, 2 pm: Many wireless routers do not default to the most secure configuration. Make sure your computer is not vulnerable to attack. It is surprisingly easy to make sure your network is secure. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users' Group will show you just how easy it is.
Conte en famille et jouons à la biblio↗ - 18 février, 10 h 30: Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Joignez-nous après notre Contes en famille pour jouer et socialiser. Il y aura des activités pour les tout-petits et leurs adultes. Portes ouvertes. Programme familial.
Middle Grade Book Club: The Stiltons edition↗ - February 21st, 2 pm: Join us to celebrate all things Geronimo↗ and Thea Stilton↗ in our new monthly book club for middle graders! We’ll read a chapter or two of the newest releases together before having some fun with Stilton themed activities. Ages 8-12. Registration required.
📌 Reading recommendations
The “You've finished Heated Rivalry...” Reading list↗
📌 Familles francophones
Liste de recommandations de lecture pour encourager la lecture en famille. Lire et faire lire↗