Upcoming library events at Sunnyside

Storytime

When: 28/05/2012 - 2:15 PM
Where: Sunnyside at Children's Department / Section des enfants

Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers and a parent or caregiver. Ages 3-6.

The Writing Workshop

When: 28/05/2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Sunnyside

An opportunity for writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and experimental forms to gather. Our emphasis will be on developing works-in-progress for publication. The workshop will provide writers with encouragement and constructive criticism from their peers. Registration.

Mother-Daughter Book Club for ages 13 to 15

When: 28/05/2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Sunnyside at Children's Department / Section des enfants

A place for girls and the special women in their lives to share books. Ages 13-15. Registration.

Toddlertime (Tuesdays) Session 3

When: 29/05/2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Sunnyside at Children's Department / Section des enfants

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 18-35 months. Registration.

Babytime - Session 3

When: 29/05/2012 - 2:15 PM
Where: Sunnyside at Children's Department / Section des enfants

Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.

Storytime/Contes Session 3

When: 30/05/2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Sunnyside at Children's Department / Section des enfants

Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers, toddlers and a parent or caregiver. / Contes, rimes et chansons pour les enfants pr�scolaires, les tout-petits et un parent ou gardien.

Toddlertime (Thursdays) Session 3

When: 31/05/2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Sunnyside at Children's Department / Section des enfants

Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parent or caregiver. 18-35 months. Registration.

Conversation en francais

When: 31/05/2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Sunnyside

Improve your spoken French and meet new friends in a relaxed setting.

Art can be Fun�even for Adults

When: 07/06/2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Sunnyside

Somewhere along the line adults lose the carefree attitude towards creating art they had as children. This workshop explores the reasons why so many adults feel self-conscious because they can only draw stick figures. The various aspects of how this happens will be discussed along with a few easy exercises to help you reconnect with your artistic side. This workshop will be given by artist Louise Carota, originally a native of California, best known as the sculptor of the cast stainless steel statues in the Ottawa Fire Fighters Monument. Her work encompasses a range of different mediums including watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings. Registration.

Plant and Rake without the Ache

When: 14/06/2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Sunnyside

Gardening is the most common source of back and neck pain during the summer. Dr. Chandan Brar of the Glebe Chiropractic Clinic has tips to help gardeners avoid the stiff and sore joints, muscle, neck and back pain that may result from work in the yard. Registration.

Reading and Retirement: How to get started writing a mystery novel

When: 21/06/2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Sunnyside

Local author David Whellams will read from his recently published mystery, Walking into the Ocean.
Mr. Whellams has 30 years experience writing criminal law and amending the Criminal Code in such areas as dangerous offenders and terrorism. He is a member of the Capital Crime Writers. Mr Whellams will read from his book and discuss the process of starting, finishing and selling a manuscript. Copies of Walking into the Ocean will be available for purchase.