Come to the Library during March Break for maker activities and more for school-aged kids.
Please Note: Space is limited in our Maker activities – Registration is required for our Mon – Thurs activities (613-269-3326 / merrickville_library@bellnet.ca).
Juice Jam (Sat, Mar. 12, 10:30 am):
Make music with Polly Beach! Join us for songs, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and a snack! Juice Jam is fun for ages 7 & under (and a parent).
LEGO Club (Saturdays, 10 - 12):
LEGO Club continues on Saturday mornings all through March. Come build with us on Mar. 12 and your creation will be on display for March Break!
Youth Group (Sat, Mar. 12, 1:00 pm):
Hang out with friends and make something cool with Sabrina & Maia! For kids aged 10-14. Contact the library for more info.
Decorate Easter Eggs! (Mon., Mar. 14, 2:00 pm):
Join us for Easter Maker fun decorating, and maybe even blowing, Easter eggs! For ages 5+.
Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids (Tues, Mar. 15, 2:00 pm):
Join artist Gloria Stowell for Marvellously Magical Mixed Media Painting. Nothing humdrum here! With paint and sand, salt, pebbles, sparkles, glue, tape, and tissue, scenes of fantastical wonders will be created to fill every imagination! Be prepared to get messy and have fun! For ages 8+.
Banana Pianos & other Crazy Tech Fun (Wed., Mar. 16 at 2:00 pm):
Join us as we use circuits to turn bananas into a piano, and other fun activities. For ages 7+.
Star Wars Origami with Max! (Thurs, Mar. 17, 2:00 pm):
Make an Origami version of a favourite Star Wars character with Max Foster - for ages 8+ (younger kids can make paper craft Star Wars characters with Mary Kate).
Game Day! (Fri, Mar. 18, 2:00 pm):
After a hard week of making stuff, come for a relaxing afternoon of mini-golf, LEGO, and board games. For ages 5+.
StoryTime (Fridays, 10ish):
StoryTime runs every Friday (including March Break). Join us for stories, songs & rhymes and a simple craft.
Movie Time (Sat, Mar. 19, 1:00 pm):
We’ll be wrapping up March Break with an afternoon kid-friendly movie – bring a friend!
Museum Passes:
A museum visit is a great March Break family activity! The library lends free family passes to several Ottawa museums. Our try our new MAPsack for an outdoor family adventure. Contact the library for more info.
Adult Programs:
Off the Shelf! (Mon, Mar. 21, 7:00 pm):
Off the Shelf continues to delight audiences with short stories and other literary gems for adult listeners. Expect the unexpected!
Movie Club (Thurs, Mar. 24, 2:00 pm):
The library’s afternoon movies for adults continue. New movie-enthusiasts are welcome. Bring a friend enjoy a relaxing afternoon of big screen entertainment. Contact the Library for movie details.
