
Local illustrator and artist Gillian Reid is back with her newest book! Join us for a family storytime where Gillian will read Mac Wears A Hat before leading us through a craft and even showing off some of her skills in a Draw & Tell.About Gillian Reid:Gillian Reid is a children’s book illustrator, character designer, and life drawing teacher. Originally from Northern Ireland, she now calls Ottawa home. She has been illustrating picture books since 2017 and has been doing animation character design for a decade. Her work has been published by Epic! Creations, Harper Collins, Penguin Workshop, and Little Bee Books. She has also worked on the Emmy Award winning Netflix series Hilda. Her newest releases include Mac Wears A Hat by Vicki Johnson and Never Alone by Faith Eury Cho.
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Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Free programs, events, and resources for all ages.
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culturalApr 30Slow Stitchers and Handcrafters
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join us for ...
culturalMay 2Fairy Tale Adventures: Tales, Tea & Craft
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Join us for a fairy tale themed storytime followed by a tea party and craft! Children and their guardian will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious tea or juice while taking part in a whimsical c...
culturalMay 3Family Storytime & Craft
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver followed by an arts & crafts activity.Drop-in program. Family program.
culturalMay 4Reading Buddies
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
For ages 5-8. Do you have children ages 5-8? Would you like them to read more? Then join our weekly Reading Buddies program. Each child will be paired with a teen volunteer for fun and interactive ...
culturalMay 7Trash to Treasure: Mother's Day Upcycling Fun
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
Celebrate Mother's Day sustainably! Join us to upcycle materials into heartfelt handmade gifts. Fun, creative, and planet-friendly for the whole family. Family program for all ages. Registration re...
culturalMay 9Draw Like DaVinci: Georges Seurat
Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson
We will be selecting a piece of art each session to learn about before you re-create it! May: A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat Ages 6-12. Registration required.
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