Archivists are tasked with preserving the documents and other materials in their care in perpetuity while making as little changes to them as possible. Yet most of us are not conservators and often wish we had more knowledge and practice in this area. What are the best tools for basic cleaning? How does one make […]
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Room 115, City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa, Ontario Are you interested in your Scottish roots? In discovering who your Scottish ancestors were and how they lived? The Scottish Genealogy Group is made up of people who share these interests. At our informal meetings we share information and […]
October 26-27 bring the whole family in for some Halloween fun. Check out these activities: Children 5-13 can explore the different beliefs, superstitions and cultural practices people have with money in a comfy, cozy reading zone Staff will present a live story time for the wee ones at 1:15 pm and 3:45 pm Colouring fun! […]
Goulbourn Museum’s fun-filled morning of costumes, candy, cackling and hair-raising Halloween hijinks is back! Drop your little ghosts and goblins off to decorate edible haunted houses, make creepy crafts and play ghoulish games! This is a drop-off activity for ages 6-11. Cost is $25 per child ($20 for Kits’ Club Members). Call 613-831-2393 or […]
It’s the spookiest season of them all! Kids and families are invited to join us for hands-on fun as we explore tales, legends, and stories about the things that go bump in the night and that have inspired some of our favourite Halloween traditions. Gail Anglin from Ottawa Storytellers will help bring these tales to life and […]
Cost: $19.75 per family (2 adults + children); $7.75 adults; $5.50 seniors, children and students. Children 5 and under are free. Annual memberships are welcome. *Please note that library passes are not accepted on special event days. A day of family-friendly Halloween fun at the museum! Wear your costume and explore the origins of Halloween […]