Rockcliffe Park Library Branch
Family Storytime/ Contes en famille
Monday May 25, 2026 at 9:30am (series runs until Jun 29, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family English program.
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parentor caregiver. Drop-in program. Family English program.
Contes en famille. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges
Summer Reading Club
TD Summer Reading Club is back this year with the exciting theme Dive In! From June 29 to August 22, children aged 4 to 12 can explore fun, water-themed learning activities—both online and in branches. Registration is now open. Explore the program and register your children for activities that will engage, inspire and spark their curiosity!
Teen Staycation
Teen Staycation: A Summer of Skills, Fun, and Growth: Teens aged 13 and up can look forward to a fun and enriching summer at OPL. Teen Staycation offers a variety of creative and educational opportunities, both online and in-branch, that helps teens develop valuable skills, discover new interests, and thrive. Explore our summer programming for teens!
Martha Hodgson
Public Service Supervisor / Superviseur, services publics
Rockcliffe Park Branch / Succursale Rockcliffe Park
Ottawa Public Library / Bibliothèque public d’Ottawa
[email protected]
613 580 2940
EVENTS IN NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES
Beechwood Market season opening - June 6
Ottawa Street Markets launches the return of its Beechwood Market season in New Edinburgh Park, at 203 Stanley Avenue, on June 6. The market continues every Saturday until Oct. 31, from 9 am to 1 pm. For details, please visit ottstreetmarkets.ca
New Edinburgh Bottle Drive - June 13 & every second Saturday of each month
Save your empties for a good cause!
What: Recycling of alcohol containers, such as wine and beer bottles or cans
When: Sat. June 13, 1:00-4:00 pm and every second Saturday of each month
Where: New Edinburgh Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave.
Why: Recycling rules changed in January. To help recycle alcohol containers, social enterprise BottleWorks is coming to New Edinburgh every month to collect empties. A charitable initiative, BottleWorks employs youth who face barriers to employment.
Explore Ottawa's National Cemetery: Free Walking Tours at Beechwood - until mid-October
Beechwood Cemetery has announced a new season of free, volunteer-led historical walking tours. Participants can choose from Eastern or Western routes, each offering fascinating stories about prominent Canadians, military heroes, local history, and the evolution of Beechwood as Canada's National Cemetery. Tours are approximately 90 minutes long, wheelchair accessible, and take place rain or shine. Registration is required, and space is limited. Comfortable footwear, water, and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Details: beechwoodottawa.ca
Repair Cafe - June 27
Let’s keep usable items out of the landfill. The Repair Fair is back June 27 from 10 am to 2 pm at Heartwood House, 404 McArthur Avenue.
A Company of Fools presents A Midsummer Night's Dream - June 29 to August 15
Pack your picnic blankets and prepare to sail away as a Company of Fools brings you to the shores of the Greek islands! This year the Fools are setting Shakespeare’s most famous comedy against a backdrop inspired by seaside revelry, moonlit dances, and the toe tapping energy of your favourite 70’s disco (you may feel an inexplicable urge to clap along, and we encourage you to follow that feeling!). A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a tale of love, magic, and mischief.
Opening night takes place in Strathcona Park on June 29 from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Shows continue at parks across Ottawa including in and near Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward:
Akoustic live music series - July 15 to September 23
Presented by the Vanier BIA, Akoustik is back for 2026 — 10 Wednesday nights of free live music at St. Charles Market square, July 15 through September 23, from 6 to 8 pm. Twenty-one artists. Ten Wednesdays. One summer-long soundtrack of folk, soul, hip-hop, and everything in between — free and outdoors. Everyone welcome. For the full schedule, please visit vanierbia.com/akoustik.
Places That Matter in Ward 13 - Submissions due by August 31
Introducing Places That Matter in partnership with theSpace Creative Hub. The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre wants to know what places in Ward 13 matter most to you! This project is a collaboration between theSpace Creative Hub and the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre Community Food Bank. They are inviting community members to share the places in Ward 13 that matter most to them. Spaces of connection, memory, and belonging. Selected submissions will inspire local artists to create original artworks that reflect our community stories. These pieces will be exhibited at the Rideau Community Hub and later auctioned to support both participating artists and the Community Food Bank. Some stories may be featured alongside the artwork. Together, they are turning community stories into art that gives back. To see the boundaries of what is considered Ward 13, please visit www.rideau-rockcliffe.ca/ourward Submissions are welcome at this link by August 31.
Family Storytime/ Contes en famille
Monday May 25, 2026 at 9:30am (series runs until Jun 29, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family English program.
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parentor caregiver. Drop-in program. Family English program.
Contes en famille. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges
Summer Reading Club
TD Summer Reading Club is back this year with the exciting theme Dive In! From June 29 to August 22, children aged 4 to 12 can explore fun, water-themed learning activities—both online and in branches. Registration is now open. Explore the program and register your children for activities that will engage, inspire and spark their curiosity!
Teen Staycation
Teen Staycation: A Summer of Skills, Fun, and Growth: Teens aged 13 and up can look forward to a fun and enriching summer at OPL. Teen Staycation offers a variety of creative and educational opportunities, both online and in-branch, that helps teens develop valuable skills, discover new interests, and thrive. Explore our summer programming for teens!
Martha Hodgson
Public Service Supervisor / Superviseur, services publics
Rockcliffe Park Branch / Succursale Rockcliffe Park
Ottawa Public Library / Bibliothèque public d’Ottawa
[email protected]
613 580 2940
EVENTS IN NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES
Beechwood Market season opening - June 6
Ottawa Street Markets launches the return of its Beechwood Market season in New Edinburgh Park, at 203 Stanley Avenue, on June 6. The market continues every Saturday until Oct. 31, from 9 am to 1 pm. For details, please visit ottstreetmarkets.ca
New Edinburgh Bottle Drive - June 13 & every second Saturday of each month
Save your empties for a good cause!
What: Recycling of alcohol containers, such as wine and beer bottles or cans
When: Sat. June 13, 1:00-4:00 pm and every second Saturday of each month
Where: New Edinburgh Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave.
Why: Recycling rules changed in January. To help recycle alcohol containers, social enterprise BottleWorks is coming to New Edinburgh every month to collect empties. A charitable initiative, BottleWorks employs youth who face barriers to employment.
Explore Ottawa's National Cemetery: Free Walking Tours at Beechwood - until mid-October
Beechwood Cemetery has announced a new season of free, volunteer-led historical walking tours. Participants can choose from Eastern or Western routes, each offering fascinating stories about prominent Canadians, military heroes, local history, and the evolution of Beechwood as Canada's National Cemetery. Tours are approximately 90 minutes long, wheelchair accessible, and take place rain or shine. Registration is required, and space is limited. Comfortable footwear, water, and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Details: beechwoodottawa.ca
Repair Cafe - June 27
Let’s keep usable items out of the landfill. The Repair Fair is back June 27 from 10 am to 2 pm at Heartwood House, 404 McArthur Avenue.
- Textile mending area - free minor repairs by skilled menders
- Sewing machine repair - free troubleshooting and tune-ups
- Fabric sale - donated textiles and unique finds
- Thrift sale - including OC Transpo Lost & Found items
A Company of Fools presents A Midsummer Night's Dream - June 29 to August 15
Pack your picnic blankets and prepare to sail away as a Company of Fools brings you to the shores of the Greek islands! This year the Fools are setting Shakespeare’s most famous comedy against a backdrop inspired by seaside revelry, moonlit dances, and the toe tapping energy of your favourite 70’s disco (you may feel an inexplicable urge to clap along, and we encourage you to follow that feeling!). A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a tale of love, magic, and mischief.
Opening night takes place in Strathcona Park on June 29 from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Shows continue at parks across Ottawa including in and near Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward:
- Strathcona on July 6 at 7 pm
- Beechwood Cemetery on July 13 at 7 pm
- Strathcona Park on July 20 at 7 pm
- Nault Park on July 23 at 7 pm
- Strathcona Park on July 27 at 7 pm
- Strathcona Park on August 3 at 7 pm
- Strathcona Park on August 10 at 7 pm
- Stanley Park/New Edinburgh Park on August 14 at 7 pm
Akoustic live music series - July 15 to September 23
Presented by the Vanier BIA, Akoustik is back for 2026 — 10 Wednesday nights of free live music at St. Charles Market square, July 15 through September 23, from 6 to 8 pm. Twenty-one artists. Ten Wednesdays. One summer-long soundtrack of folk, soul, hip-hop, and everything in between — free and outdoors. Everyone welcome. For the full schedule, please visit vanierbia.com/akoustik.
- July 29: Aspects with Capital Syndicate open at 6 pm and MayaSpoken with Capital Syndicate perform at 7:10 pm.
- August 5: The Roscoe Brothers perform at 6 pm and the Vanier Playboys take the stage at 7:10 pm.
- August 12: Enjoy performances by Vicki Brittle at 6 pm and the Shawn Tavenier Band at 7:10 pm.
- August 26: Edra Silva performs at 6 pm, and Mikhail Laxton's 613 Soul performs at 7:10 pm.
Places That Matter in Ward 13 - Submissions due by August 31
Introducing Places That Matter in partnership with theSpace Creative Hub. The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre wants to know what places in Ward 13 matter most to you! This project is a collaboration between theSpace Creative Hub and the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre Community Food Bank. They are inviting community members to share the places in Ward 13 that matter most to them. Spaces of connection, memory, and belonging. Selected submissions will inspire local artists to create original artworks that reflect our community stories. These pieces will be exhibited at the Rideau Community Hub and later auctioned to support both participating artists and the Community Food Bank. Some stories may be featured alongside the artwork. Together, they are turning community stories into art that gives back. To see the boundaries of what is considered Ward 13, please visit www.rideau-rockcliffe.ca/ourward Submissions are welcome at this link by August 31.
- From Councillor Rawlson King